Robert Ross - British comedy Historian

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News - Sunday 14th January, 2024

ShowDescriptionVenueDateTimeBookWrite On Comedy WorkshopsThe Write On Comedy Workshops use a celebration of the history of comedy as a way to develop and promote your writing be it, Sitcom, Sketches, Monologues or Biography.Waterside Theatre Aylesbury13th, 20th and 27th March 20247pmBook HereSid James Carry On and BeyondMarking the 50th anniversary of his last Carry On film, all shot in Buckinghamshire, Sid’s biographer Robert Ross, and Comedy Historian Gemma Ross host this celebration of the beloved actor who starred in everything from Ealing Comedy to Hammer Horror, and found situation comedy stardom with Hancock’s Half-Hour, and Bless This House. Packed with hilarious anecdotes, and rare clips!Discover Bucks MuseumSat April 20, 20246.30pmBook HereBehind the Camera – Bond, Carry On and Hammer Hear the tales from the people who worked behind the scenes on some of the world’s favourite film franchises.Sommers Town Hall 20 Phoenix Road LondonFri April 26, 20246.30PMBook HereA Celebration of Tony HancockIn the five or six years before the sixties really started to swing, Tony Hancock was Britain’s best-loved comedian. In remembrance of the Lad Himself, born 100 years ago this month, Robert Ross delves into the vaults for hilarious and neglected moments from his career; and takes a detailed look at his last few years, often seen as a rapid decline but in point of fact showcasing some of his most fascinating work. Stone me!Sommers Town Hall 20 Phoenix Road LondonFri May 17, 20247pmBook HereP&O Cruises7 Day Voyage Guest SpeakerCruise Number N411Sat May 25th – Sat June 1stN/ABook HereComedy Legends DayRobert Ross, Britain’s Comedy Historian and Write On Comedy are proud to be in association for a full, fun-filled day in the company of some of our best-loved comedy personalities.Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury Sat June 8, 202412pmBook HereBook FestivalFree entry to our annual Write On Comedy Book FestivalDiscover Bucks Museum, AylesburySaturday June 22, 202412pmTBCCarry On Up the Cinema Museum VAnother fun packed Carry On Day with guests.The Cinema MuseumSat July 6, 202412pm – 7pmBook HereWrite On Comedy Brighton Walking TourYou’ll hear and learn all about Brighton’s comedy connections, from the cheeky chappie Max Miller to the Carry On Team and so much more. You’ll have opportunities for pictures in some of Brighton’s most famous comedy landmarks and ask Robert all your questions along the way.TBCSat July 20, 202412pm – 3pmBook HereFunny Way to Make A LivingPrivate TalkThe Manor BerkhamstedSat July 27, 2024N/AClosed EventCarry On Screaming!Luncheon Club Guest Speaker. Talk includes a lunch. The Langham Hotel, EastbourneTues October 22, 202412pmBook Here

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