Curry and Comedy Night
Event Date: 20/09/2025
Location: National Centre for Early Music (NCEM)
Address: St Margarets Church, York, YO1 9TL
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The BAFTA-Qualifying Aesthetica Film Festival is teaming up with York Food Festival and beloved local favourite Raffi’s Spicebox to present Comedy & Curry – a vibrant evening celebrating the best in independent British comedy cinema paired with unforgettable South Asian cuisine.
This one-night-only event brings together six award-winning short films from the Aesthetica Film Festival archives, featuring past performances from renowned actors including Alice Lowe (Sightseers), Ricky Gervais (The Office), and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls). These programme, curated by Festival Director Cherie Federico, will showcase some of the most exciting and original voices in contemporary comedy, capturing the wit, warmth and sharp observations that define British humour.
Rafi’s Spicebox will be serving a special South Indian inspired set menu. Featuring traditional family recipes, Kevin, Rafi’s son, will showcase dishes that span the 35+ year heritage of the business. Served ‘family style’ the menu will feature a variety of vibrant Indian dishes packed full of flavour.