Silent Laughter Weekend 2026
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Kennington Bioscope’s two-day silent-comedy festival pairs archival screenings with live piano accompaniment and introductions.
Kennington Bioscope’s weekend combines silent film screenings, talks and live accompaniment on 14–15 November. Named current presenters include Thomas Reeder, Matthew Ross, Glenn Mitchell, Dave Glass, Serge Bromberg, Christopher Bird, Michelle Facey and David McLeod. The published programme runs from 10:00 Saturday and Sunday, with a 20:00 Saturday feature and 20:00 Sunday centenary screening; some Sunday details remain in development. Ticket choices are £8 evening, £16 PM/evening, £21 day or £35 weekend. Doors vary by ticket: 09:00 all-day, 13:15 PM/evening and 45 minutes before the final evening film. Optional vegan dinner is sold separately next door at Jamyang Café for £15 per day.
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Listed on cinemamuseum.org.uk. Details can change, so check with the organiser before you go.