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Comedy For Seniors

Craic Health invites you to join ‘Comedy For Seniors’.

Hosted by comedian Robyn Perkins, this is a FREE Comedy For The Curious game show event, specially curated for Westminster residents over 50, but everyone is welcome. Enjoy watching a panel of comedians, with a very special VIP guest.

  • DATE: Wednesday January 15, 2025

  • ARRIVAL TIME: from 11:15AM (Drop-in on the day or register below to secure your place)

  • SHOW TIME: 11.30AM to 1.30PM

  • THEME: Personality

  • INCLUDED: Free afternoon tea with food and refreshments.

Comedy is a universal language that transcends barriers and unites us. Research consistently highlights the profound impact of comedy and laughter: fostering connection, strengthening communities, and enriching lives. Perhaps it’s true after all… laughter really is the best medicine! Why not register and come find out for yourself?!

Could this event brighten your day?

Craic Health is proud to introduce Comedy-on-Prescription, an innovative programme of curated comedy events. These initiatives – panel game shows, workshops, and stand-up performances – are designed to enhance mental health, foster social connections, and support disadvantaged communities while boosting local businesses and creatives.

Ample research shows laughter has measurable health benefits from reducing stress, improving cardiovascular health, and fostering wellbeing. Don’t take our word for it, see the evidence for yourself. 

‘The benefits of laughter include reduced anger, anxiety, depression, and stress; reduced tension (psychological and cardiovascular); increased pain threshold; reduced risk of myocardial infarction; improved lung function; increased energy expenditure; and reduced blood glucose concentration.’  
Laughter and MIRTH, Prof. R E Ferner, J K Aronson - British Medical Journal

Our mission with Comedy-on-Prescription is to transform lives through the power of comedy by making it accessible to everyone, uniting people across all walks of life. Craic’s ‘Comedy For Seniors’ event aims to bring joy and connection to the Westminster community, particularly for those over 50 facing challenges such as loneliness, isolation or financial hardship.

Drop-in on the day or register to secure your place! Note: Drop-in seating will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. Please arrive from 1PM.

Directions to St John’s Wood Library

 

Access

St John’s Wood Library is wheelchair-accessible via automatic doors and a slightly inclined ramp. The lower floor is accessible via 17 steps or a disabled-access lift. Registered assistance dogs are welcome. Accessibility Features:

  • No specific assistance needed

  • RADAR Keys

  • Wheelchair Accessible

  • Lift

  • Baby Change Facilities

  • Automatic doors

  • Accessible Toilet

View photos of the external entrance and interior spaces below.

Entrance to St. John’s Wood Library

Inside library - comedy event space

 

The definition of Craic means ‘enjoyable time spent with others’.

This free Comedy-on-Prescription event aims to connect the Westminster community through laughter. Brought to you by…

 

At Craic, our mission is to lead a cultural shift by making comedy accessible to everyone. We aim to unite people – locally and globally – through the shared joy of laughter.

We believe comedy is an untapped opportunity to improve health and wellbeing. Our goal is to make comedy easier to access and help communities experience its mental health and social benefits.

To achieve this, Craic has partnered with One Westminster, Westminster Libraries and Archives and the City of Westminster Council to trial Comedy-on-Prescription experiences. These events are connecting the Westminster community while also providing vital support to local creatives, venues, and businesses.

  • Curated Comedy panel game show events.

  • Curated Comedy workshops.

  • General stand-up comedy shows at some of London’s world-famous comedy venues.

All events are taking place in Westminster London, supporting local residents with the side benefit of boosting local businesses such as libraries, comedians, comedy producers, venues and more.

While modern technology often isolates us, Craic’s purpose-built comedy platform is designed to bring us back together, fostering connection through the shared joy of laughter. The team at Craic looks forward to connecting you with others, to share a laugh and enjoy the health benefits of comedy.

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