The
brainchild of Leicester Square Theatre director Martin Witts, the Museum of
Comedy is a brand new, interactive, immersive museum for all the family,
featuring iconic props and artefacts from our rich comedic history and housing
one of the most comprehensive collections of Comedy memorabilia ever to be
amassed in one place.
The museum has been lovingly put
together by Martin with his collection of over six thousand artefacts and print
from some the most iconic comedians and comedy shows both past and present,
amassed during his career spanning over three decades in the comedy industry. See comic artefacts from Tommy Cooper’s handmade magic props to The Two Ronnies’ glasses; the reception phone from Fawlty Towers, Charlie Chaplin’s cane and Steptoe and Son’s stuffed bear!
Accompanying the collection will be revolving exhibitions, the first being Steve Ullathorne’s stylish and contemporary images of current comedy stars The Comic Collection; while the Cooper Room is adorned with John Claridge’s striking shots of Tommy Cooper.
Museum facilities include The Cooper Room, a state of the art traditional performance space hosting all kinds of comedy performance, from theatre and stand up to silent film. The Museum is also home to The Comedy Academy, an educational facility for comedy writing performance and production.
The Museum of Comedy. Shining a light on the stars of British comedy.
Details
Beat the
queues and book in advance online, or in person at the Museum.
Opening Times
Tuesday – Friday 10am – 5pm
Saturday 11am – 5pm
Sunday 12pm – 5pm
Prices
Adult £5
Child £4
Family (max 2
adults) £15
Group rates and tours available – email boxoffice@museumofcomedy.com
or 020 7534 1744 for details and to book.
