In The Loop (2009)

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Slapstick 2026 concludes with a big-screen return for one of the sharpest and most prescient political comedies ever made.

A feature-length spin-off from The Thick of It, In The Loop follows ministers, spin doctors and hapless aides as a single off-hand remark spirals into an international crisis. With career-best performances from Peter Capaldi, Tom Hollander and Gina McKee, Armando’s BAFTA-winning satire remains frighteningly relevant. A masterclass in the art of farce, fury and four-letter politics.

Introduced live by Armando Iannucci, this screening forms the closing event of Slapstick Festival 2026. A perfect finale to a day celebrating the enduring power of intelligent, fearless comedy

This film is a 15.

Enjoy delicious drinks and light bites from our Café Bar ahead of the event.

Available to pre-order when booking your tickets, you can choose from a selection of house drinks on arrival, accompanied by a mezze board of bread, dips, olives, stuffed peppers, falafel, feta cheese and garden salad (all vegetarian). Just select which option – for one or two people – you would like, before checkout. Or if you’ve already booked, please email boxoffice@stgeorgesbristol.co.uk to add your food to your order.

Your pre-ordered food and drink will be available to collect from the Café Bar from 90 minutes before the event. It’s the perfect way to begin your event experience at St George’s!