A six-session comedy programme supporting people experiencing mental health difficulties.
Fancy trying something a little different?
We offer a fun, friendly and supportive 6 session stand-up comedy course for people experiencing mental health difficulties.
To kick things off, we’ll have a private comedy gig featuring three comedians, followed by a relaxed Q&A, giving you the chance to meet the comedians, hear about their experiences and ask any questions you might have about stand-up.
In the follow up sessions you’ll then learn how to write and perform your own comedy, build confidence, meet new people and, most importantly, have a laugh along the way!
No previous comedy or performance experience is needed — just come along and give it a go.
Why comedy?
Mental health support does not always have to take place through traditional clinical or talking based interventions.
Comedy provides an opportunity to bring people together, develop confidence and skills, express themselves creatively and, importantly, have fun in a safe and supportive environment.
Stand-up comedy encourages participants to:
Get out of their comfort zone in a supported setting
Build confidence and self-esteem
Develop communication and presentation skills
Meet and connect with other people
Challenge negative self-perceptions
Turn personal experiences into something creative
Experience achievement and positive recognition
Have a reason to look forward to attending each week
The programme is not a replacement for clinical treatment. Instead, it would sit alongside existing NHS and community support.
The aim is straightforward:
Use comedy to create connection, build confidence and give people experiencing mental health difficulties an opportunity to achieve something positive.
Sometimes the first step towards feeling better is having a reason to get out, meet people, try something new — and have a laugh along the way.
Want to find out more? Get in touch via events@bigdealcomedy.co.uk