Old Movies Saved My Life

Old movies saved Mel Byron’s life once before and they can save yours too as she shows with this sequel to her hit show. Swap this grey old world for a black and white one filled with glitz, glamour and laughs as we journey back to the 30s, 40s and 50s. But in a world full of TikToks and Instagrams, can Bette Davis actually teach us anything? If you like your life advice from men in top hats and tails who always pay for dinner, this is the show for you. Includes interval.

Award-winning comedian, Mel Byron, has travelled the UK, and abroad, dispensing her crowd-pleasing middle-aged banter. A passionate old film fan, Mel regularly gives talks on films and film stars. She has written for Yours Retro and Intermission magazines and was the winner of Best Comedy Show at Bay Fringe, 2025.

"Sixty minutes of inspired comedy", Lancs Post

"May just make your day", The Scotsman

This film is F-Rated. The F-Rating is applied to all films which are directed by women and/or written by women. Find out more about F-Rating.

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