We attended the ‘Laugh For Life Comedy’ Stand-Up Showcase at the Hot Water Comedy Club and it was belly laughs all evening!
Eight brave participants took advantage of a brilliant course organised by Care Merseyside which was delivered under the remit of Social Prescribing by comedian and mental wellbeing advocate Henry Churney.
Henry told us afterwards that the night couldn’t have gone any better.
He said: “Everybody was fantastic! To see the people I have worked with fulfil their aspiration to be a stand-up comedian even if it is only for one time has brought them and me a lot of joy.”
The Care Merseyside course aimed to support people with their health via non-medical holistic intervention using the medium of comedy to increase confidence and mental wellbeing.
Henry added: “The showcase was a result of everyone completing a 5-week programme plus we included some special comedic guests. There’s no doubt that all the participants set a precedent for future courses like this on Merseyside.
“The course members and their families’ feedback was testimony to a great night. People were howling with laughter!
“I’d just like to thank Cathy at Care Merseyside for giving me an opportunity to work with such a lovely group of people with so many memories made for everyone who has contributed.”
Photos by Angus.