Rediscovering Hattie Jacques
Introduced by Lucy Porter
Hattie (2011) Cert 15
Dir: Dan Zeff UK 84mins
Now almost a decade old, this docudrama ignited a re-evaluation of an actress and performer best known to us for her ‘matronly’ appearances in the Carry On film series.
This acclaimed TV biopic, starring Ruth Jones as Hattie Jacques, stands in colourful contrast to Hattie's stiff, usually celibate portrayal of the matron on camera. The biopic documents how, behind closed doors and while filming Carry On Cabby, Hattie began a passionate affair with her handsome young chauffeur, John Schofield (Aidan Turner). All this while she was still married to Dad's Army actor John Le Mesurier (Robert Bathurst).
Tickets:
- Virtual Admission £6
If you can afford to, please book this ticket, our usual rate; this allows us to help run the festival, provide the content and make ends meet during these challenging times.
- Slapstick Champion £10
This rate, if you have the means, will help support Slapstick and our ongoing programme along with subsidising concession tickets, for those who otherwise could not afford to attend.
- Young Person, ages 16-29 £3
Continuing our efforts to encourage younger audiences to discover the screen comedy greats of the past
- Covid Impact £3
We know these times are exceptional, so this special low price is for those on low or no pay due to the pandemic!
Booking fees will be applied
If you are purchasing for more than one event at the festival you might prefer to buy a pass
Rediscovering Hattie Jacques
Introduced by Lucy Porter
Hattie (2011) Cert 15
Dir: Dan Zeff UK 84mins
Now almost a decade old, this docudrama ignited a re-evaluation of an actress and performer best known to us for her ‘matronly’ appearances in the Carry On film series.
This acclaimed TV biopic, starring Ruth Jones as Hattie Jacques, stands in colourful contrast to Hattie's stiff, usually celibate portrayal of the matron on camera. The biopic documents how, behind closed doors and while filming Carry On Cabby, Hattie began a passionate affair with her handsome young chauffeur, John Schofield (Aidan Turner). All this while she was still married to Dad's Army actor John Le Mesurier (Robert Bathurst).
Tickets:
- Virtual Admission £6
If you can afford to, please book this ticket, our usual rate; this allows us to help run the festival, provide the content and make ends meet during these challenging times.
- Slapstick Champion £10
This rate, if you have the means, will help support Slapstick and our ongoing programme along with subsidising concession tickets, for those who otherwise could not afford to attend.
- Young Person, ages 16-29 £3
Continuing our efforts to encourage younger audiences to discover the screen comedy greats of the past
- Covid Impact £3
We know these times are exceptional, so this special low price is for those on low or no pay due to the pandemic!
Booking fees will be applied
If you are purchasing for more than one event at the festival you might prefer to buy a pass