‘Shakes Versus Shav’ Film Screening and Q&A – Closing Ceremony: “Shaw Festival – London 2026”

Join us for a delightful evening as we celebrate the closing of the inaugural Shaw Festival London with the screening of ‘Shakes Versus Shav’!

🗓️ Date: Sunday, 12 July 2026
🕕 Doors open: 6:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets: FREE (optional £5 Donation)

🌟 The film ‘Shakes Versus Shav’ is a whimsical animated short, starring the talented Colm Meaney as George Bernard Shaw and Derek Jacobi as William Shakespeare. This production is a splendid homage to Shaw's last published play, originally performed in 1949. Enjoy a fascinating Q&A session with directors Damian Farrell and Gerry Hoban after the screening!

✨ Spoiler alert: Meet the puppets Shakes and Shav up close, as they'll be present for a special interaction!

🏆 This captivating film has received numerous accolades:

• Winner for Best Comedy at the Bloomsday Film Festival Dublin
• Silver Winner for Best Literature Short at the Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology
• Silver Winner for Outstanding Cultural Contribution in a Short at the Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology

✍️ ‘Shakes Versus Shav’ perfectly encapsulates the humor and depth of Shaw’s original work, filled with hilarious slapstick moments and sharp wit. This delightful puppet film is a fresh tribute to two literary giants!

🎬 Co-produced by Damian Farrell, Elaine Gallagher, and Martha Moloney for Caboom, supported by Screen Ireland/Fís Éireann, RTÉ, Coimisiún na Meán, and Section 481.

📍 Location: 12 Blacks Road, London, W6 9EU, United Kingdom
🔗 Reserve your tickets here!

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to experience a unique blend of literature and animated artistry!