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

18 (CTBA)

part of Slapstick Festival 2026

Film

Wed 4 Feb 2026 18:30

Bristol Megascreen (about 1 min walk from Watershed)

Director: Sam Taylor
Details: 58 mins, 1926, USA
Primary language: English

Additional booking info below

Book Tickets

Continuing Slapstick’s opening-day exploration of comedy, faith and irreverence, this special double-bill presents two silent-era masterpieces that find humour and humanity in the search for redemption.

In For Heaven’s Sake (1926), Harold Lloyd plays a millionaire playboy whose misadventures in evangelism spark both chaos and compassion.

In The Pilgrim (1923), Charlie Chaplin’s Tramp dons the robes of a minister in a story that turns mistaken identity into a meditation on grace, guilt and forgiveness.

With reflections and introduction from Robin Ince alongside other special guests to be confirmed.

Choose screening time for: Heavenly Laughs: For Heaven’s Sake & The Pilgrim

Wed 4 Feb

18:30 (ends 19:28)

Pricing

£15.00 full (plus 12% booking fee*) / £12.00 concessions (plus 12% booking fee*) / £5.00 12 and Under (plus 12% booking fee*).

Make the most of the Slapstick Festival 2026 with a Festival Pass**:

SILENT Pass

Early Bird Price £135.00 + £5.00 booking fee. Then £150.00 + £5.00 booking fee from Mon 1 Dec.

The Silent Pass give you access to Slapstick Festival screenings at Watershed and Bristol Megascreen.

FULL Pass

Early Bird Price £225.00 + £5.00 booking fee. Then £250.00 + £5.00 booking fee from Mon 1 Dec.

Get the complete Slapstick experience! The Full Pass includes everything in the Silent Pass, plus events at all venues for the entire Festival.

Buy a Club Shed membership and enjoy 15% off cinema and Undershed tickets, advance booking for special events, discounts in the Café & Bar and more.

*Booking fee applies to online and phone booking only.

**The Passes do not include access to Slapstick Cult Classic: But I'm A Cheerleader Sat 7 Feb 14:00 or Sing Sun 8 Feb 10:00.

Concessions

Concessions apply to Full Time Students, Job Seekers Allowance and Employment Support Allowance, 66+ who have retired, Equity and BECTU members and disabled people.

Where applicable please produce proof of eligibility when collecting a ticket.

Wed 4 Feb

Pricing

Concessions

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