Andy Hollingworth has been photographing the world of comedy for two decades.

He has documented the careers of some of our most well-loved and infamous laughter makers and championed a number of important acts from their earliest days to sell-out arena tours and groundbreaking television shows.

This exhibition will feature some well-known iconic images from Andy’s huge archive and photographs of items belonging to comedians that helped to shape the history of the genre from this century and the last.

Special offer for Islanders - Entry to the museum and all exhibitions is offered at the discounted rate of £1 per person for Isle of Wight residents with proof of address on the last Saturday of every month.

Dimbola is open 7 days a week, 10am-5pm (except Monday 3rd October) Exhibition continues until 9th October.

Image: © Andy Hollingsworth