Join Bromley’s laughter therapy workshop series! Laughter is the best medicine!
LAUGHTER • STRESS RELEASE • BOOST RESILIENCE • COMMUNITY
Need a good laugh, release tension and reconnect with joy?
Gaia laughter workshops are a playful, supportive space to breathe, release tension, and reconnect with joy. Each session is designed to uplift your mood, boost resilience, and remind you that laughter is more than fun — it’s medicine for body, mind, and spirit. Perhaps it’s true after all… laughter really is the best medicine! Register and come find out for yourself?!
KEY DIARY NOTES
DATES: Every Thursday from 10 September to 15 October 2026
Thursday 10 September
Thursday 17 September
Thursday 24 September
Thursday 1 October
Thursday 8 October
Thursday 15 October
TIME: 1:30PM — 2:45PM (75 minutes)
ARRIVAL FROM: 1:15PM (Register above to secure your place)
LOCATION: The Churchill Theatre Bromley
COST: Free, but your abs might hurt afterwards!
* Workshop space is limited to 15 people only. You must register to secure your place, a resident of Bromley Borough, and over 18 years of age. We are required to track how you feel before and after each event — this can be anonymous.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
You don’t need to be funny or perform, just show up… for yourself!
Gaia Laughter Therapy is designed to help you feel more confident, connected and emotionally supported.
Reduce stress
Support emotional wellbeing
Strengthen your sense of connection to self and other
A feeling of pride in showing up for yourself
No experience is needed, and nothing is forced. You are simply invited to take part in a way that feels comfortable for you. Many people arrive unsure and leave feeling lighter, calmer, and more connected.
Sally Dixey’s laughter workshops brings joy to your life
When was the last time you truly let go and laughed?
ABOUT SALLY DIXEY
Co-Founder of Gaia Wellbeing Collective • Laughter Therapist • Holistic Wellness Coach • BSc, Psychology • Comedy-on-Prescription Workshop Facilitator • Mother of two
“As children, we found joy and laughter in everything. So why do we stop when we reach adulthood? As adults, most of us take life too seriously, have lost touch with our playful side, and only laugh under certain circumstances. Laughter isn’t just about fun in the moment—it’s a powerful tool for healing, self-discovery, and feeling good from the inside out.” — Sally Dixey
Sally Dixey, co-founder of Gaia Wellbeing Collective
Gaia Fitness Collective was born from a desire to reconnect people with their bodies and the natural world.
Gaia evolved into Gaia Wellbeing Collective, a not-for-profit community interest company with a holistic mind-body-community approach, committed to delivering impactful wellbeing programs that create lasting positive change—for individuals, workplaces, and beyond.
Gaia is about creating opportunities for communities to engage in affordable alternative approaches to wellbeing using evidence-based practises. We believe in challenging the status quo and helping people take back control over their physical and emotional wellbeing. Driving holistic workplace wellness through movement, mindfulness, and connection, Gaia designs and delivers tailored wellbeing programs that enhance resilience, engagement, and team cohesion.
WORKSHOP VIDEO TESTIMONIALS
LOCATION 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’
Gaia Laughter Therapy is a free Comedy-on-Prescription® workshop event. Brought to you by…
Carly Smallman of Bromley.Lol is proud to introduce Comedy-on-Prescription trials to Bromley Borough, in partnership with Gaia Laughter Therapy, Creative Health in Bromley (Bromley Council), and Craic Health: Comedy-on-Prescription®.
Creative Health in Bromley is a transformative programme designed to enhance health and wellbeing through engagement in creative activities.
Creative Health in Bromley aims to: ‘Promote positive health and wellbeing through creativity’
Aligned with Bromley Council’s Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy (2024-2029) and Bromley's Tackling Loneliness Strategy (2022-2026), this initiative directly supports the borough’s strategic objectives of improving community wellbeing and reducing social isolation.
This approach is backed by extensive research demonstrating its effectiveness in reducing health inequalities, fostering social connections, and improving overall quality of life.
Gaia Laughter Therapy workshops are a playful, supportive space to breathe, release tension, and reconnect with joy. Each session is designed to uplift your mood, boost resilience, and remind you that laughter is more than fun — it’s medicine for body, mind, and spirit.
Craic Health pioneering Comedy-on-Prescription as creative healthcare, with an aim to integrate comedy into the NHS by Q1 2027. This means UK GPs and link workers will be able to safely refer their patients to comedy workshops, events, and experiences.
Health benefits of laughter includes reducing stress and improving cardiovascular health to strengthening social bonds and overall wellbeing. See the evidence for yourself!
The Bromley.lol programme…All Bromley.lol events take place in Bromley and use comedy-based experiences to build social connection, boost confidence and champion good mental health, while supporting local residents, creatives, venues, and cultural organisations.
Gaia Laughter Therapy sessions
Curated Stand Up and Shine comedy workshops
Curated Bring Your Own Baby (BYOB) Comedy workshops
Craic’s 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.
