Get ready for a night where humour meets the inevitable…

Join us for Comedy at the Museum: Dead Funny, a special Brum YODO event as part of the A Matter of Life and Death Festival.  This unique evening brings together five outstanding comedians, each offering their own unexpected and thought-provoking take on death and dying to one of Birmingham’s most beautiful and unique venues: the historic Tearoom at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

From the darkly comic perspectives of homicide detectives to extraordinary stories shaped by near-death experiences, this is comedy that dares to go deeper, while still making you laugh out loud.

Come for the laughs, stay for the conversation. Let’s talk about life, death, and everything in between.

Enjoy a pre-show museum wander through our Level 2 galleries and grab a drink before settling in to enjoy the show.

Line up

Angela Barnes – Award‑winning stand‑up and BBC Radio 4 favourite, known for her sharp, down‑to‑earth comedy and appearances on Mock the Week and Live at the Apollo.

Dave Fulton  – A world‑travelled, quick‑witted comedy powerhouse and one of the UK’s most in‑demand headliners, renowned for his razor‑sharp spontaneity.

Stephen Owen – Stephen Owen possesses one of the most extraordinary backstories in British show business. Equal parts razor-sharp impressionist, seasoned stand-up, and former homicide detective, Stephen blends a lifetime of experience with a pitch-perfect ear for comedy.

Paul Kerensa -A brilliantly clever, self‑confessed comedy nerd whose sharp one‑liners and inventive humour have earned praise from industry greats.

Mick Ferry (MC) – A supremely talented performer, Mick is a member of the esteemed Cutting Edge Show at The Comedy Store. It’s a furiously fast paced topical team show that relies on its members being quick witted and Mick continues to hone his off the cuff spontaneous acerbic and razor sharp outbursts.

Doors 6pm. Show starts at 7pm

Booking details: https://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/events/dead-funny-comedy-at-the-museum