Verity Babbs: Art History’s Funniest Bits

Art historian and comedian Verity Babbs presents a 60-minute stand-up and discussion based on The History of Art in One Sentence, exploring funny stories from five centuries of art. The event runs from 7pm to 8pm on Thursday 8 October 2026. Standard tickets are £10 and the age restriction is 18+. Doors open 30 minutes beforehand; last entry is advertised as 6.45pm. The Minster’s main ground floor is accessible by ramp, with an accessible toilet and assistance dogs welcome. Venue: Stoke Minster, Glebe Street, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 1LP. Book through the official festival page.

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