Join a free ‘Bring Your Own Baby (BYOB) Comedy’ workshop !
Need a laugh? Want to feel more like yourself again and connect with other parents?
Join BYOB Comedy co-founder and award-winning comedian Carly Smallman for a FREE Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Workshop: a relaxed, friendly drop-in session designed especially for parents with little ones. This one-hour workshop uses gentle comedy and confidence-building exercises to help parents feel lighter, more connected, and less alone. Whether you’re sleep deprived, craving adult conversation, or just want to do something enjoyable for yourself, you are very welcome here.
DATE: Thursday 21 May, 2026
TIME: 2pm - 3pm (1 hour)
ARRIVAL FROM: 1:45AM (Register to secure your place)
WHERE: The Churchill Theatre Bromley
Laughter • Confidence • Connection • Community
Sometimes an hour of laughter with people who understand exactly where you are can make a real difference. 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! Register and come find out for yourself?!
* Workshop spaces are limited to 15 people only. You must register to secure your place, be a resident of Bromley, and over 18 years of age. Babies must be under 15 months. This event is funded by Creative Health Bromley Council—we are required to track how you feel before and after each event — this will be anonymous.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
You don’t need to be funny.
You don’t need to perform.
You just need to be open to connection, creativity and kindness… towards yourself!
BYOB Comedy workshops are designed to feel welcoming and supportive. Babies can feed, wriggle, nap, cry, and simply be babies 👶✨. The sessions are warm and informal, where we’ll use comedy games, simple creative exercises, and shared laughter to:
boost confidence
reduce isolation
support mental wellbeing
create connection with other local parents
remind you that you’re still you as well as someone’s parent
The buggy park will be in the theatre foyer. If you need help bringing a bassinet or car set downstairs to the studio, our friendly team will be happy to assist!
ABOUT CARLY SMALLMAN
Director Co-Founder of BYOB Comedy • Comedian • Comedy-on-Prescription Workshop Facilitator • Women’s Advocate
“I believe comedy should be joyful, fearless and a bit mischievous! My workshops are a safe space to take risks, make mistakes, and most importantly, have a bloody good laugh.” — Carly Smallman
Carly loves comedy! From booking fabulous shows, to performing and providing workshops all over the country, she can’t get enough of making people laugh.
Carly Smallman is a comedian, writer and performer who has spent over a decade making people laugh on stage, screen and radio. She has performed stand-up on the BBC, been a panel show regular for ITV, and hosted on Talk Radio. On the live circuit, she’s played everywhere from comedy clubs and arts centres to London’s Vaudeville Theatre and the Apollo.
Carly is passionate about helping others discover their comedic voice. Drawing on her wide experience as a writer, performer and producer, she creates a supportive, practical and joy-filled environment. Whether you’re a beginner or polishing your material, Carly is committed to giving you the tools and confidence to shine.
Alongside her performing career, Carly has built exciting, innovative projects that bring comedy to new audiences. In 2016, she co-founded Bring Your Own Baby Comedy, lunchtime comedy clubs for parents (and their little ones), which have grown into a national success, winning awards including ‘Best Mental Health for Parents’. She also co-created Tarot, Nice to Meet You, a live comedy and tarot show that won ‘Best Audience Interaction’ at the Brighton Fringe in 2022.
Some people said some nice things:
"Delightfully ebullient" – Time Out
"A bundle of energy" – The Sun
"The most exciting female act in the country right now" – GQ Magazine
DIRECTIONS
ADDRESS: Churchill Theatre Studio, Bromley High Street, Bromley BR1 1HA
TRANSPORT: Bromley South station (5-10 min walk), Bromley North station (10-15 min walk). Bus routes: 61, 119, 138, 146, 246, 352, 367, N3, 126, 208, 227, 261, 314, 336, 354, 358, 638. Parking: There is no dedicated theatre parking, but the Hill Car Park on Beckenham Lane (approx. 10 min walk) is recommended. Other council-run car parks in the town centre are within walking distance.
DISABLED PARKING: Available on Tetty Way (3 spaces) and Churchill Way (5 spaces).
PLAN JOURNEY:TfL journey planner
ENTRANCE: Map (below left); and view external entrance photo (below right).
ACCESS
Accessibility throughout the building. All staircases around the venue and in the auditorium have handrails on both sides and are highlighted.
Studio
There are 25 steps from the theatre's foyer to the Studio. There are 34 steps from the lift to the Studio. The lift is accessible via Stage Door on Tetty Way. There are 7 steps from The Studio to the nearest toilets.
Wheelchair Access
There is wheelchair access to our Studio space via the park. Please let us know in advance so that one of our friendly volunteers can escort you, as the route can be steep in places.
Guide and Hearing Dogs
Guide, hearing, and other pawsome working dogs are welcome in all parts of the theatre.
CRAIC MEANS ‘ENJOYABLE TIME SPENT WITH OTHERS’
BYOB Comedy Bromley is a free Comedy-on-Prescription® workshop event, with an aim to connect the local community through laughter. Brought to you by…
Craic Health, Carly Smallman and Bring Your Own Baby Comedy are proud to introduce Comedy-on-Prescription® trials for Bromley Borough, in partnership with Creative Health Bromley Council.
These pioneering trials use comedy-based experiences to build social connection, boost confidence and champion good mental health, while supporting local creatives, venues, and cultural organisations.
Craic Health is a CreaTech (creative technology) platform working to integrate Comedy-on-Prescription into national healthcare systems globally, as part of the Creative Health and social prescribing movement.
The health benefits of laughter are well evidenced—from reducing stress and improving cardiovascular health to strengthening social bonds and overall wellbeing. While comedy has long played a role in helping people feel better, what Craic Health is building is fundamentally new.
Craic Health is developing the world’s first dedicated platform for comedy-based wellbeing, bringing together comedy practitioners and businesses, events, research, and pathways into social prescribing and Creative Health networks—across the UK and beyond.
Under the umbrella term “Comedy-on-Prescription” we are creating a structured, scalable system that positions comedy as an accessible, recognised tool for health and happiness.
In Bromley, the programme includes:
Curated BYOB Comedy workshops
Curated Stand Up ad Shine comedy workshops
Laughter therapy sessions
All events take place in Bromley, supporting local residents while strengthening the local business ecosystem—including libraries, charities, comedians, producers, venues, and small businesses.
At Craic, our mission is to make comedy accessible to everyone and to reconnect communities through shared laughter. At a time when technology can increase isolation, Craic’s purpose-built platform is designed to bring people together—using comedy as a catalyst for connection, wellbeing, and joy.
We look forward to welcoming participants, sharing a laugh, and demonstrating the measurable health benefits of comedy in action.