Unseen Rik Mayall archive to debut at Droitwich festival
Unreleased works from the late Rik Mayall will be featured at the second annual Rik Mayall Comedy Festival in Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, scheduled for 29 May to 6 June. The event, titled Working With Rik and Other Grim Tales, is set for Saturday and will be hosted by Bob Baldwin, a longtime friend and director who worked alongside Mayall on various projects. The collection, curated by producer Elene Hadjidaniel, showcases behind-the-scenes footage and images from their collaborations, presented in a Q&A format. Baldwin's partnership with Mayall began in 1989 on the children's series Grim Tales, following Mayall's notable performance on Jackanory. He passed away in 2014 at the age of 56, leaving behind a legacy in alternative comedy.
Key facts
- Previously unseen Rik Mayall material will be shown at the Rik Mayall Comedy Festival
- The show is titled Working With Rik and Other Grim Tales
- It takes place on Saturday during the festival in Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire
- Bob Baldwin, a close friend and director, will present the archive
- Producer Elene Hadjidaniel edited the archive
- Baldwin and Mayall first worked together on Grim Tales in 1989
- Mayall died in 2014 at age 56
- The festival runs from 29 May to 6 June
Entities
Artists
- Rik Mayall
- Bob Baldwin
- Elene Hadjidaniel
- Stewart Copeland
Institutions
- BBC
- Rik Mayall Comedy Festival
- BBC Hereford & Worcester
Locations
- Droitwich Spa
- Worcestershire
- United Kingdom