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
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?!
What is Comedy-on-Prescription - could this event brighten your day?
Craic Health is proud to introduce Comedy-on-Prescription trials for Westminster, in partnership with local and national government, One Westminster Charity, and Westminster Council and Libraries. These pioneering trials harness the power of comedy-based experiences to enhance mental health, foster social connections, and boost confidence.
Craic Health is a CreaTech (creative technology) platform working with Dr Simon Opher MP to integrate Comedy-on-Prescription into NHS policy as part of Creative Health and social prescribing.
Laughter’s benefits are well documented - reducing stress, improving cardiovascular health, and fostering overall wellbeing. But don’t just take our word for it - there’s a wealth of evidence proving its impact.
‘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
While comedy events, workshops, and experiences have long supported people’s mental health and happiness, what we’re doing is different. Craic Health is developing the first-ever dedicated platform to unite all comedy-based wellbeing providers - individuals and businesses - along with their events, products, research, and connections to social prescribing and creative health networks across the UK, and beyond.
Under the umbrella term "Comedy-on-Prescription", first coined by Craic Health’s founder, Louisa Jackson, we’re pioneering a system that makes comedy an accessible and recognised tool for health and happiness.
Directions to St John’s Wood Library
ADDRESS: St John's Wood Library 20 Circus Rd, Westminster, NW8 6PD
TRAIN: Nearest railway station: Marylebone and Paddington stations
UNDERGROUND: Nearest tube station: St John's Wood Station (Jubilee Line)
BUS: 6,16,18,98,332
PLAN JOURNEY: TfL journey planner
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.