Funny Way To Be Comedy – The Comic Strip Presents… Film Screening & Live Q&A (14+)
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Join us for a special evening celebrating the groundbreaking comedy of The Comic Strip Presents…, featuring classic episodes and films shown on the big screen, personally selected by creator Peter Richardson.
Following the screenings, enjoy a live Q&A with Peter Richardson and actor Phil Cornwell, two leading figures in British alternative comedy. Hear behind-the-scenes stories, insights into the creation of the series, and memories from some of its most iconic productions.
About The Comic Strip
The Comic Strip was at the forefront of the alternative comedy movement of the 1980s and helped transform British television comedy. Its influential cast included Adrian Edmondson, Dawn French, Rik Mayall, Nigel Planer, Peter Richardson and Jennifer Saunders, alongside regular appearances from Keith Allen, Robbie Coltrane, Alexei Sayle and many others.
Screenings include:
The Best of Rik Mayall – celebrating one of Britain’s most beloved comedy performers.
The Hunt for Tony Blair – starring Rik Mayall, Nigel Planer and Peter Richardson.
The Best of Stella Street – highlights from the hit BBC series starring Phil Cornwell and John Sessions.
A Fistful of Cheques – featuring Rik Mayall, Peter Richardson, Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders, Adrian Edmondson and Nigel Planer.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to relive some of the greatest moments in British comedy and hear directly from two of the people who helped create them.