The Comedy Crypt 

The Comedy Crypt is an intimate 72-seat state-of-the-art performance space where you can rehearse new material, host a live show, creative workshop, or a private event. The Comedy Crypt delivers a top-tier experience in an intimate setting. Available for daytime and evening hires, it’s the ideal space to bring your vision to life.

The space is carpeted and equipped with a sound and lighting desk, a high-quality projector, microphones, stands and tables, and we can arrange a keyboard upon request. The space has excellent acoustics and has been used numerous times for professional video and radio recordings, interviews and podcasts.

The Crypt is a rectangular barrel-vaulted space approximately 10m long by 4.6m wide containing a raised stage 4.6m wide by 2.4m deep.

The room contains a purpose-built aluminium truss structure which acts as a lighting and sound grid and as a proscenium arch. The arch and back wall are dressed with red velvet drapes.

The dressing room, for up to 5 performers, has a separate entrance from which a system of curtains allows discreet access to the stage.

Bar area

Our bar area is open to the public an hour before performances. We also host a monthly new material night, The Monday Club, in the bar at 7pm on – you guessed it – Mondays! The bar can be hired for private events such as parties, quizzes, workshops, and other such occasions.

Praise for MoC

"Thanks to you and all the staff for making me so welcome. I’ve really enjoyed my shows at the MOC." - Bill Bailey

"My heartfelt thanks to all the staff for their outstanding work. I have felt supported, welcomed, and really well looked after." - Stefania Licari

"Can I just say a huge thank you to you and everyone at the Museum of Comedy for making our show such a lovely experience. The staff absolutely looked after us brilliantly and went above and beyond what I would expect, all of them were an absolute delight." - Nig Lovell

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