Craic Health invites you to join ‘Laugh Your Arvo Off’.
Join comedian David Whitney for a hilarious arvo (Aussie for afternoon) walking tour through Soho, packed with stories and laughs. The tour ends inside The Top Secret Comedy Club at Drury Lane, one of the UK’s top comedy venues, for an unforgettable live show!
DATE: Saturday 8 March, 2025
INCLUDED: Comedy-Style Tour Guide + Comedy Club Tickets
ARRIVAL TIME: 2PM (Please register below to secure your place)
TOUR TIME: 2PM to 3:15PM
TOUR WALKING DISTANCE: 1.5KM (Flat slow stroll through Soho - wheelchair friendly)
SHOW TIME: 3:30PM to 5PM (NB: You need to join the tour to attend the show)
LIMITED SPACES: 30 people only - register below to secure your place
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?!
>> Drop-in on the day is possible, however spaces are limited to 30 people only. We suggest registering to secure your place.
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 The Flying Horse
ADDRESS: The Flying Horse Pub, 6 Oxford Street, London W1D 1AN
TRAIN: Charing Cross Station: Approx. a 15-minute walk to the pub.
UNDERGROUND: Tottenham Court Road Station: Central and Northern lines; the pub is directly adjacent to this station.
BUS: Tottenham Court Road Station (Stop X): 1, 8, 14, 19, 38, 55, 98, 176.
PLAN JOURNEY: TfL journey planner
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.