Essential information
| Type | Events and festivals |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Date and times | Saturday 7 February 2026 | 6-8pm (Sold out) |
| Prices | Sold out |
Come behind the scenes of The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre to see London’s hottest art-themed comedy night.
Join Art Laughs comedians and art critics for a comedy guided tour through some of Royal Museums Greenwich's weird and wonderful objects within the nation’s largest maritime collection.
Alongside a chucklesome tour led by the host Verity Babbs, enjoy improvised comedy in the paintings store – inspired by the nautical works in the collection and your suggestions – from three of the UK's best improvisers: Josie Peters, Billy Morton, and Aman Arya. The night will end with a panel discussion, which will delve into a variety of objects in the collection.
One drink will be included in the ticket price, and you will receive a token upon arrival to redeem your choice of drink.
This event is suitable for those aged 18+.
Meet the lineup
Verity Babbs
Verity Babbs is an art historian, presenter, and comedian. She is the author of 'The History of Art in One Sentence', which was published by Bloomsbury in October 2025, and has written for the Guardian, RA Magazine, and Artnet News. She has worked on filmed projects for Tate, London Art Fair, and the British Museum, and is the host of art-themed comedy nights 'Art Laughs', which regularly perform at the National Gallery. She was named one of BBC HistoryExtra's '30 Under 30' in 2024.
Josie Peters
Dr Josie Peters is an improv comedian, physicist, singer and science presenter. Performing for over a decade at venues including the Natural History Museum, the Cartoon Museum, Disneyland Paris, the Edinburgh Fringe festival and more, she's a silly, creative goose wherever she goes. When she's not busy riding hoverboards, you can find her most recent project with BBC Ideas and the Royal Society - A (very) short guide to the Universe - on all main BBC social media channels.
Billy Morton
Billy Morton is an improviser from Oxford. He performs with The Adventures of the Improvised Sherlock Holmes at the Edinburgh Fringe, and has done over 100 shows with the Oxford Imps, the city's premier improv comedy troupe. Billy is also a writer, with work produced by BBC Radio 4, and an actor, performing everywhere from thousand-year-old castles to haunted theatres to railway stations.
Aman Arya
Aman Arya is an improviser, sketch writer and stand-up comedian from North West London. He studied English Literature at Oxford, and currently teaches Maths and Art in a secondary school.
Event Information
Event timings
Doors open: 5.45pm
Event begins: 6pm
Interval: 7.15-7.30pm
Event ends: 8pm
Getting here
The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre is a quick, easy journey from central London by rail or via local bus services.
Address: The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre, Nelson Mandela Way, Kidbrooke, SE3 9QS
By train: You can reach us from central London via direct routes from Cannon Street, London Bridge, Charing Cross and Victoria. Our nearest station is Kidbrooke, which is only a 5-minute walk away.
By bus: The following buses stop near the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre: 178, B16, 286, 132
By car: There is limited parking space in our car park, but we will prioritise parking for visitors with disabilities. Please pre-book, otherwise we cannot guarantee a place. Email: ppmcc@rmg.co.uk
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