The first of two special nights celebrating five of the 42 Comic Strip films made since 1982 when their films first debuted on Channel 4 TV. The Comic Strip launched the careers of many of Britain’s best loved comedy talents, including Ade Edmundson, Rik Mayall, Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders, Robbie Coltrane, Nigel Planer, Peter Richardson, Keith Allen, and Alexie Sayle.

This is a rare chance to enjoy a double bill of brand new cuts of two 'Comic Strip Presents' classics: A Fistful of Traveller’s Cheques and The Supergrass.

The event will include a Q&A with Writer-Director Peter Richardson and Alexei Sayle, hosted by Robin Ince.

The Supergrass (1985)

The headline is the first showing of a special Director's cut of The Comic Strip's debut feature film The Supergrass (1985) which was co-written with Pete Richens and Directed by Peter Richardson. This is being shown here in the West End for the first time in 40 years.

A socially inept man lies his way into the police believing he's a high-rolling drug smuggler in exchange for money and a holiday. Unfortunately for him, a very real drugs deal is happening at the very same place..

Directed by Peter Richardson who also wrote the screenplay with Pete Richens. The film stars Adrian Edmondson, Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French, Peter Richardson, Keith Allen, Nigel Planer, Alexei Sayle, Ronald Allen, and Robbie Coltrane.

A Fistful of Travellers Cheques (1983)

A Fistful of Travellers Cheques is a homage to the films of Sergio Leone. It is nothing short of a cinematic masterpiece, shot by lighting cameraman John Metcalfe. This seldom screened film has reached the level of 'cult' status on a par with Withnail & I. Try to post a quote on social media and watch ten people come straight back, reciting the entire scene.

Two Spaghetti Western-obsessed friends arrive in a small town in southern Spain dressed as gunslingers on the same day that a drug addict, two Australian travellers and a mass murderer come to town.

Directed by Bob Spiers. Cast includes Keith Allen, Adrian Edmondson, Dawn French, Rik Mayall, Daniel Peacock, Nigel Planer, Peter Richardson and Jennifer Saunders