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Watershed.Cultural cinema, talent development and creative technology in Bristol

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Slapstick Festival 2026 Two men in classic bowler hats and tuxedos perform a comedic pose against a vibrant teal backdrop, promoting a slapstick event.
Slapstick 2026 brings more than 30 events across five joy‑filled days in Bristol, celebrating screen comedy in all its forms: from silent‑era masterpieces to classic sitcoms, anarchic stand‑ups and big‑screen favourites.
News A photo of three people at First Friday in Watershed's Pervasive Media Studio. Introducing Take Part at Watershed
Film Nouvelle Vague Nouvelle Vague is Richard Linklater's playful, poignant love letter to cinema.
Immersive Exhibition Andrew Kötting and his daughter Eden in the 1990s. The Everyworld is an installation, exhibition and celebration of collaboration between father and daughter Andrew and Eden Kötting.

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Fall in love again and again with our Valentine's Sharing Special for Two in the Café & Bar.

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H is for Hawk H is for Hawk

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A man and two children are standing with their hands clasped in prayer, set against a dimly lit room. Heavenly Laughs: For Heaven’s Sake & The Pilgrim

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The History of Sound The History of Sound

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