Art Laughs
About
Art Laughs brings comedy to arts and heritage spaces. This evening sees Verity Babbs and Art Laughs invite three of the UK's funniest rising stars to deliver art themed stand-up performances in front of paintings that have inspired their sets.
Join Hasan Al-Habib, Pravanya Pillay and John Tothill for their unique takes on 17th-century Dutch paintings by the likes of Frans Hals and Judith Leyster.
Verity Babbs and Art Laughs
Verity Babbs is a writer, presenter and comedian whose work focuses on making the art world more accessible and introducing fine art to new audiences. She is also an alumna of Articulation, our public speaking initiative for young people designed to promote the appreciation and discussion of visual culture.
Verity conceived Art Laughs as an antidote to the often-humourless atmosphere she encountered working in the art world since graduating with a History of Art degree from the University of Oxford. The show made its Edinburgh Fringe debut in 2022 and has since been held at the National Gallery, Royal Museums Greenwich, Tate Britain, Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair, and London Art Fair.
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Art Laughs
Free
Although this event does not require booking, we encourage you to book a free Gallery entry ticket to gain admission to the National Gallery and save time on arrival.
Please note, Gallery entry does not guarantee admission to this event. Places are available on a first come, first served basis.