Presented by Robert Ross and Gemma Ross.

“Wonderful Events. Robert and Gemma are the Masters of Carry On!” Madeline Smith.

In what has become a sell-out bi-annual treat for devotees of the Best of British Comedy, in general, and the Carry Ons, in particular, Britain’s Comedy Historian Robert Ross hosts another full day of hilarious anecdotes, rare clips from the vaults, and a roll-call of very special guests. And Gemma Ross, co-author of best-selling book The Carry On Girls, will be on hand to keep the fun forever flowing. Robert and Gemma will also be happy to sign any of their books you bring along to the day, as part of your ticket price.

Our confirmed guests this time include:

• Guest of Honour – Larry Dann: Carry On Teacher, Carry On Behind, Carry On England, Carry On Emmannuelle, The Bulldog Breed. Larry will be signing copies of Oh, What a Lovely Memoir.
• Louise Burton: Carry On England, Carry On Emmannuelle, Are You Being Served?, The Dick Emery Show, The Further Confessions of a Window Cleaner, Mind Your Language.
• Carol Cleveland: Often called the Seventh Python, Carol starred with the Monty Python team on television, stage, and film. She will be signing her memoirs Pom-Poms Up!
• Robert Gillespie: Keep it in the Family, The Good Life, Porridge, Rising Damp, Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?. Robert will be signing his two volumes of memoir.
• Angela Grant: Follow That Camel, Carry On…Up the Khyber, Carry On Girls, Doctor in Trouble, The Morecambe and Wise Show, Percy, What’s Up Nurse!, What’s Up Superdoc!
• Jeffrey Holland: Are You Being Served?, Dad’s Army, Goon Again, Hi-de-Hi!, It Ain’t Half Hot Mum, Oh, Doctor Beeching, Run For Your Wife, You Rang, M’Lord?. Jeffrey will be signing copies of The First Rule of Comedy…!
• Georgina Moon: Carry On Camping, Carry On Behind, Bless This House, Galton & Simpson’s Clochemerle, Erotica in Talbot Rothwell’s Up Pompeii with Frankie Howerd.
• Tony Nicholson: Television Writer and Producer of The Two Ronnies, A Question of Entertainment. Tony will be singing his biographies of Sir Ken Dodd & Larry Grayson.
• Terry Pearce: Assistant Director on 5 films with Gerald Thomas, as well as The Wildcats of St. Trinians, Chaucer with Leslie Phillips, Dick Turpin with Richard O’Sullivan.
• Pauline Peart: Carry On Girls, The Galton & Simpson Playhouse: Cheers!, Man About the House, Suburban Wives, Thirty Minutes Worth with Harry Worth, Tom, Dick and Harriet.
• Madeline Smith: Carry On Matron, Casanova ‘73, Cribbins, The Howerd Confessions, Milligan in Autumn, Percy’s Progress, Steptoe and Son, The Two Ronnies, Up Pompeii.

With more guests to be announced. All guests appear subject to other work & family commitments.

Throughout the day there will be ample opportunity to purchase signed photographs, grab a happy snap with your favourite star, and mingle with our celebrities in a relaxed and informal setting.

The centrepiece of the day will be the first London performance of Can’t Stop Carrying On the sell-out Edinburgh Festival Fringe & Brighton Fringe Solo Show from Blue Orange Theatre, written by James Nicholas, directed by Simon Ravenhill and performed by Darren Haywood as Producer Peter Rogers and the entire Carry On team!

“A wonderfully layered piece brought to life with love and understanding” Broadway Baby

“Iconic Carry On characters come to life throughout the performance.” Theatre, Films & Arts Reviews

So Carry On, you know it makes sense.

Doors Open at 11.00am.
Show-Time at High Noon.

Carry On Up the Cinema Museum VIII is coming on Saturday, 29th November 2025.

Rare film posters, cinema books, and other collectibles will be on sale. All monies go to the support and continuation of the unique palace of celluloid dreams that is The Cinema Museum.

Refreshments will be available in our licensed bar/cafe, with a selection of snacks on offer.

Carry On Up the Cinema Museum VIII is coming on 29th November 2025. Book Now!

TICKETS & PRICING

Tickets £40.
Advance tickets may be purchased from Ticketlab, or direct from the Museum by calling 020 7840 2200 in office hours.