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Free Comedy Workshops In Westminster: Laugh, Connect And Build Confidence
Fancy a feel-good way to brighten your week? Discover four FREE six-week comedy courses in Westminster, with friendly faces, fresh skills and plenty of opportunities for a giggle. No experience needed, and no pressure to perform.

Choose your comedy crew
There are four courses to pick from, and they all include food and refreshments, plus free comedy club tickets for participants who finish the course.
Stand up and Shine: Comedy for women aged 18+
Find your voice with creative health facilitator and award-winning comedian Carly Smallman.
- When: Fridays, 6 November–11 December, 11am–1pm.
- Where: The Passage, St Vincent’s Centre, Carlisle Place, London, SW1P 1NL.
- Extra laughs: A special showcase, with the date to be confirmed.
The Comedy School Improv comedy for adults aged 18+
Try something spontaneous with The Comedy School. Come as you are and explore comedy in a welcoming group.
- When: Fridays, 6 November–11 December, 2pm–4pm.
- Where: The Passage, St Vincent’s Centre, Carlisle Place, London, SW1P 1NL.
- Extra laughs: A special showcase, with the date to be confirmed.
The Comedy Schooll Comedy for carers and link workers aged 18+
Spend time with others, try something new and enjoy a welcoming space designed to support connection, confidence and optimism. No experience needed and no pressure to perform.
- When: Fridays, 13 November–18 December, 11am–1pm.
- Where: Pimlico Library, Lupus Street, Pimlico, London Westminster, SW1V 3AT.
- Extra laughs: A special showcase, with the date to be confirmed.
Stand Up and Shine for adults aged 50+
Join Carly Smallman for a friendly course with accessible exercises and space.
- When: Fridays from 13 November, 2pm–4pm. The final workshop moves to Thursday 17 December, with a friends-and-family showcase on Friday 18 December.
- Where: Pimlico Library, Lupus Street, Pimlico, London Westminster, SW1V 3AT.
Laugh, move and feel good
Comedy gets more than your imagination going. Expressive gestures, playful movement and bringing characters to life make performance a chance to use your body, try something new and connect with others, without pressure to take centre stage.
Together, movement, creativity and shared experiences can support mood, build confidence and nurture a sense of belonging.
Ready for a laugh? Get in touch
For either course at The Passage: visit The Passage or contact Michael Degale at michael.degale@passage.org.uk or 07936 952090. Your GP, health professional or link worker can also help you register.
For the carers and link workers course or the 50+ course: visit Pimlico Library for registration help, or ask your GP, health professional or link worker to email communityhubs@westminster.gov.uk.
Come for the comedy. Make time for yourself. Leave with something to smile about.

