Art Laughs

Art Laughs comes to RAMM on Friday 12 March, bringing stand-up comedy into the gallery space. The premise is straightforward: comedians build their sets around artworks from RAMM's Fine Art Gallery collection, so the paintings on the walls provide the starting point for the jokes. Once the sets are done, they dive deeper into the art in a lively on-stage discussion with the audience, which means the night doesn't just end when the laughs do.

Leading the bill is Verity Babbs, who works as both a comedian and an art historian, so she's right at home with this one. She's joined by three other UK comedy stars, making it a full line-up rather than a single act. The format has already played to crowds at the National Gallery, Christie's, Royal Museums Greenwich and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, so it's a well-travelled night that's now making its way to Exeter.

It's a bit of a crossover, too. If you usually go to the museum for the art, this is a chance to see the collection from a completely different angle. If you're there for the comedy, you'll get to see the Fine Art Gallery as a backdrop rather than just a quiet space to walk through. The discussion part at the end lets you get involved, too, so you're not just watching from your seat.

It runs from 18:30 to 21:00 at RAMM (Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery) on Queen Street, EX4 3RX. Tickets are £15 standard and £8.50 for students.