Includes Illustrated talk from John Lawrenson
Tit for Tat Plus 'Double Acts' talk
Classic short from much-loved comedians Laurel and Hardy, plus talk on comedy films and TV sitcoms.
Director: Charles Rogers
Cast includes: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy
Film and Talk, Hosted by John Lawrenson
19mins plus 40 mins Talk / 1935 / USA
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A Laurel and Hardy classic short film ‘Tit for Tat’ followed by ‘Double Acts’ - an illustrated talk on how these timeless comedians influenced British comedy films and TV sitcoms.
In 'Tit for Tat,' Stan and Ollie encounter their old nemesis whose grocery shop is next to their home appliances store. Unable to let bygones be bygones, a war breaks out. Will those tit-for-tat battles ever end?
Double Acts talk
John Lawrenson trained as an actor and worked for many years in repertory theatre before forming Fred and Dickie, a musical comedy double act.
Illustrated with TV clips and archive photos, John Lawrenson's talk reveals how a double act works and examines the characters, their comedy techniques and humour.
Sitcoms are full of dreamers assisted by their clueless sidekicks. The fools in these 'double acts' are based on two classic comedy archetypes.
Finally, the talk traces the influence of Laurel and Hardy on British comedy from Hancock's Half Hour to The Office.
Event is 60 mins total plus Q&A.
Thursday 11am screenings: all seats include a free cuppa with your ticket.
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