FAQs
Where is the Museum of Comedy?
+The Museum of Comedy is located in The Undercroft of St George's Church, Bloomsbury Way, London, WC1A 2SR — a short walk from Holborn and Tottenham Court Road stations, on the edge of London's West End.
What is the Museum of Comedy?
+The Museum of Comedy is an independent comedy venue and museum in the heart of London, showcasing comedy's biggest names alongside rising stars. It hosts nightly stand-up, sketch, improv, cabaret and theatre shows in a unique and eccentric setting beneath a historic church.
What's on at the Museum of Comedy?
+The Museum of Comedy hosts a wide range of live comedy events including stand-up nights,sketch shows, improv, cabaret, work-in-progress shows and comedy workshops. It also runs regular competitions including New Comedian of the Year and Not So New Comedian of the Year.
How do I get to the Museum of Comedy?
+The Museum of Comedy is a short walk from Holborn tube station (Central and Piccadilly lines) and Tottenham Court Road station (Central, Northern and Elizabeth lines). It is located at The Undercroft, St George's Church, Bloomsbury Way, London WC1A 2SR.
What are the Museum of Comedy's opening hours?
+The Museum of Comedy opens for evening performances most nights of the week. Opening hours vary depending on the show schedule. Check the website at museumofcomedy.com or call the box office on 020 7534 1744 for current opening times.
How do I book tickets for the Museum of Comedy?
+Tickets for Museum of Comedy shows can be booked online at museumofcomedy.com. You can also contact the box office directly on 020 7534 1744. Gift vouchers are also available for comedy fans.
Is the Museum of Comedy accessible for wheelchair users?
+The Museum of Comedy is located in The Undercroft of a historic church building. For specific accessibility requirements and facilities information, contact the box office on 020 7534 1744 before booking.
Can I hire the Museum of Comedy as a venue?
+Yes — the Museum of Comedy is available for private hire, making it a unique and memorable setting for corporate events, private parties and productions. Contact the venue directly via museumofcomedy.com for hire enquiries and availability.
Does the Museum of Comedy offer comedy workshops?
+Yes — the Museum of Comedy runs comedy workshops and courses for all levels, from beginners to experienced performers. Details and upcoming workshop dates are listed on the website under What's On.
Is the Museum of Comedy good for a first date or night out?
+The Museum of Comedy is consistently recommended as one of London's most original and entertaining nights out — combining an unusual, characterful venue with high-quality live comedy. It suits first dates, birthdays, hen parties, corporate groups and solo comedy fans equally well.
What makes the Museum of Comedy different from other London comedy clubs?
+Unlike purpose-built comedy clubs, the Museum of Comedy is housed in the historic undercroft of St George's Church in Bloomsbury — a genuinely atmospheric and eccentric setting. It combines a working live comedy venue with a celebration of comedy history, and programmes everything from established names to the best emerging talent on the circuit.
Is the Museum of Comedy suitable for new comedians?
+Yes — the Museum of Comedy actively supports emerging talent through regular new material nights, work-in-progress shows and competitions including New Comedian of the Year and Sketch Off!, making it one of London's most important development venues for new comedy talent.
Is the Museum of Comedy an unusual or quirky venue?
+Absolutely. The Museum of Comedy is housed in the medieval undercroft of St George's Church in Bloomsbury — a vaulted, atmospheric space that feels unlike any other comedy venue in London. It regularly features on lists of London's most unusual and hidden gem venues, and has been featured on Atlas Obscura. The combination of a historic setting, comedy memorabilia and nightly live shows makes it one of the most characterful and memorable nights out in the city.