Art + Comedy

Art Laughs brings comedy to arts & heritage spaces.

Begun by art historian & comedian Verity Babbs during the first lockdown as a series of interviews with comedians (featuring Jenny Eclair, Rosie Jones, and Thanyia Moore) about an artwork of their choice, Art Laughs now encompasses sell-out:​

  • Art-themed stand-up events

  • Art-inspired improv experiences

  • Comedy guided tours through gallery & museum spaces

  • Panel talks with top comedic talent

  • Quizzes & live event hosting

All formats are entirely customisable to space, theme, and artworks on the wall.

Art Laughs has featured at the National Gallery, Royal Museums Greenwich, Pallant House Gallery, Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair, London Art Bar, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and Christie’s.

Upcoming Shows

  • A group of people standing and smiling inside an art museum, with large framed paintings hanging on blue patterned walls behind them.

    July 24

    Stand Up at The National Gallery - Featuring Amy Matthews, Jonathan Oldfield, and Kate Cheka.

  • ​"Art Laughs is the ultimate combo. Verity does a great job of curating a unique evening of comedy, perfect for anyone who loves comedy, art or - god forbid - both!"

  • “I couldn't recommend it enough. A very clever and none elitist way to get a room thinking and discussing art. Go see this show.” 

  • “Sharp as a whip and absolutely hilarious” 

  • “One gallery tour from Verity, and I never want to go without her again.” 

  • ​"Really caters to art lovers and brings a new audience to the venue ... brilliant."

Previous Shows & Acts

The National Gallery
Acts Including: Alasdair Beckett-King, Sam Nicoresti, Lorna Rose Treen, Ben Pope, Sam Williams, John Tothill, Bella Hull, Privanya Pillay, and Joe Sutherland.

Royal Museums Greenwich
Acts Including: Annie McGrath, Harriet Braine, Jamie D’Souza.

Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair
Improv Tour as part of New Collectors' Evening​.

London Art Bar
Acts Including: Jen Ives, Ania Magliano, Joseph Parsons, and Will Hall.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Acts Including: Leo Reich, Pierre Novellie, Sam Lake, Alexandra Haddow, and Ed Patrick.