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Buster Keaton Shorts with Live Improv Soundtrack performed by David Bednall

Wed 17 Jun

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The Bristol Fringe

Buster Keaton is regarded as one of the comic geniuses of the Silent Movie era, and his films contain an array of clever visual jokes, slapstick, and stunts. His films are rarely seen today owing to their silent nature, but this is a rare chance to see them with a live improvised soundtrack!

Buster Keaton Shorts with Live Improv Soundtrack performed by David Bednall
Buster Keaton Shorts with Live Improv Soundtrack performed by David Bednall

Time & Location

17 Jun 2026, 20:00 – 22:00

The Bristol Fringe, 32 Princess Victoria St, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4BZ, UK

About the event

Buster Keaton is regarded as one of the comic geniuses of the Silent Movie era, and his films contain an array of clever visual jokes, slapstick, and extraordinary stunts, all of which he performed himself in the days long before Health and Safe executives held sway. His films are rarely seen today owing to their silent nature, but this is a rare chance to see them with a live improvised soundtrack!

The Navigator (1924) is a parody of adventure films in which everything which can go wrong does, ending with a dramatic escape from a desert island, whilst Sherlock Jr (1924) contains his most complicated stunts and special effects in a detective fantasy romp.

David Bednall is recognized as one of the leading choral composers of his generation. He is Choral Director of Clifton Cathedral, Musical Director of Bristol Bach Choir, Bristol Chamber Choir and Chew Valley Choral Society, alongside…

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Bristol,

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