Robin Askew

1 week ago | bristol247.com | Robin Askew

Charlie Chaplin’s The Kid (pictured) is the main attraction at the 2026 Slapstick Silent Comedy Gala, which takes place at the Bristol Beacon on February 6. This 1921 classic was Chaplin’s semi-autobiographical first feature as writer, director and star. This proved to be a watershed moment in his career, as he broadened his palette from pure slapstick. Set in hostile Victorian London, it has Chaplin’s Little Tramp struggling to look after an illegitimate urchin (Jackie Coogan).

3 weeks ago | bristol247.com | Robin Askew

Cables & Cameras‘ fifth annual Inspired film event comes to the Cube microplex on Saturday 5 July, promising “a vibrant community film culture experience dedicated to showcasing cutting-edge and legendary filmmakers of colour.”The packed programme has day and evening sessions.

3 weeks ago | bristol247.com | Robin Askew

Apologies for the slight interruption in service. This month sees festival season in full swing, and is pretty quiet for gigs. That’s good news for veteran acts like Gun and Ugly Kid Joe, who get the field all to themselves. Be warned that July is looking even quieter. Anyone who hasn’t seen Gun since 1989 might be forgiven for feeling slightly confused. The Glaswegian-Italian Gizzi brothers are still at the helm, but some of the rest of the current band are conspicuously younger.

1 month ago | bristol247.com | Robin Askew

He disbanded Porcupine Tree at the height of their success, seemingly because he’d conceived of them as a parody band, but forgot to let the burgeoning audience in on the joke. He’s made the Dolby Atmos surround remix of classic prog albums his own (his remix of Pink Floyd at Pompeii topped the album charts this week), but doesn’t appear to have been let loose on the prized Kate Bush back catalogue yet.

1 month ago | bristol247.com | Robin Askew

He’s a contrary cove is that Steven Wilson. He disbanded Porcupine Tree at the height of their success, seemingly because he’d conceived of then as a parody band, but forgot to let the burgeoning audience in on the joke. He’s made the Dolby Atmos surround remix of classic prog albums his own (his remix of Pink Floyd at Pompeii topped the album charts this week), but doesn’t appear to have been let loose on the prized Kate Bush back catalogue yet.