“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 tnother full day of hilarious anecdotes, rare clips from the vaults, and a roll-call of very special go keep the fun forever flowing.

Our confirmed guests this time include:

• George Camiller: The Apple Cart, Duty Free, Minder, Giovanni Capello in Mind Your Language. George will be chatting in celebration of unsung Carry On writer Vince Powell.
• Larry Dann: Carry On Teacher, Carry On Behind, Carry On England, Carry On Emmannuelle. Larry will be signing copies of his autobiography, Oh, What a Lovely Memoir!.
• Sally Geeson: Bless This House, Carry On Regardless, Carry On Abroad, Carry On Girls, Galton & Simpson Comedy, My Name is Harry Worth, What’s Good for the Goose.
• Anita Harris: Follow That Camel, Carry On Doctor, David Nixon’s Magic Box, The Dick Emery Show, French & Saunders, Morecambe & Wise, Peter Pan, Scott On…
• Charles Marriott: Assistant Director on Carry On Behind, Candleshoe, Dragonslayer, Slade in Flames, Space 1999, Stardust, Superman, Tommy, Yanks, Yentl.
• Andy Merriman: who will be signing copies of his acclaimed biographies on Hattie Jacques and Margaret Rutherford, as well as celebrating the work of his writer father Eric Merriman.
• Steve Nallon: The New Statesman, Spitting Image. Steve will be reading an exclusive extract from his Carry On-themed Ghost Story for Christmas.
• Terry Pearce: Bless This House, Carry On Henry, Carry On At Your Convenience, Carry On Abroad, Carry On Behind, who will be sharing very rare footage from the studio floor.
• James Pertwee: Carry On Columbus, ‘Allo, ‘Allo, Oh Doctor Beeching!, Wife Begins at Forty. James will also be sharing stories of his actor father Bill Pertwee.
• Nigel Planer: Carry On Columbus, The Comic Strip, Filthy, Rich & Catflap, Roll Over Beethoven, The Young Ones. Nigel will be signing copies of his novel Jeremiah Bourne in Time.
• Brian Slade: who will be signing copies of his recent book To Be Frank… The Authorised Biography of Frank Thornton, as well as his biography of Simon Cadell.
• Madeline Smith: Carry On Matron, The Amazing Mr. Blunden, Casanova ‘73, Cribbins, Doctor at Large, Percy’s Progress, Theatre of Blood, The Two Ronnies, Up Pompeii.

With more guests to be announced.

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.

During stage breaks, Mrs. Fiona Everett will entertain us on the piano forte with a selection of Carry On tunes, music-hall songs, and Christmas Carols. Free feel to singalong!

And throughout the day, there will be a seasonal smattering of very rare comedy clips, as well as a complete Christmas episode, not commercially available anywhere in the world.

So Carry On, you know it makes sense.

Doors Open at 11.00am.
Show-Time at High Noon.
Carriages at 7pm.

Carry On Up the Cinema Museum VII is coming on Saturday, 3rd May 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.

TICKETS & PRICING

Tickets £35.
Advance tickets may be purchased from Ticketlab, or direct from the Museum by calling 020 7840 2200 in office hours.