My Slapstick Festival Experience

I have been going to the Slapstick festival for over 3 years now, ever since 14 year old me was dragged along to the Old Vic by his Dad to go and watch some rare Buster Keaton flicks hosted by Bill Oddie. I was both excited as I knew who Bill Oddie was and nervous as I didn't know what to expect from the actual event. Ever since then its been an annual thing for me and my family to go each year especially this time around in 2016 when I got the chance to see Steven Merchant talk about his top comedy moments at the St Georges Hall and get a photo/autograph by him afterwards.

He was a really nice bloke and took the time for his fans which is what makes this Festival great. Everyone who is involved with the festival are incredibly polite , welcoming and take time out to chat with others who are massive fans of their work.

My fondest memory's of slapstick was that  I got the privilege of meeting Writer/Comedian Barry Cryrer as well as receiving an autograph from him before going to see a talk with Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer at the Old Vic theatre. Another fond memory I have of Slapstick is where I met Nick Park from Aardman the creator of the worldwide animated popular duo Wallace and Gromit.
Yes I am wearing the same Jacket. I like this Jacket.





But really the whole Festival is very chilled out, with famous creative people mingling with the general public and just generally enjoying themselves.