FREE Workshop

🎭 Free Comedy / Mental Health Skills Workshop. Launches at Milnrow Cricket Club in Rochdale with a tutor of over 20 years ‘ Comedy Circuit Experience ‘

Aspiring comedians, curious newcomers and anyone struggling with their mental health are invited to take part in a free four-week Skills Workshop this September at Milnrow Cricket Club in private comfortable area at the club.

Running every Monday at 7pm till 9pm – September 1st , 8th, 15th, and 22nd for people wanting to know more about improving their mental health and Tuesdays at 7pm till 9pm – September 2nd , 9th, 16th, and 23rd September engaging and supportive course is designed to help participants explore the art of comedy, build confidence, self esteem , and develop performance and social cohesion techniques.

What You’ll Learn:

• 🎤 Mic & Stage Presence – Commanding attention when in a group environment.

• ✍️ Structuring Material – From premise to punchline

• 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Handling Different Audiences – Techniques for Social connection.

• 😬 Using Adrenaline & Managing Anxiety – Enhancing performance and the coping strategies to use under pressure.

• 👌 Building Confidence & Crafting Personal Narratives

Participants will leave with a toolkit of techniques for performance writing, and strategic skills to manage their mental health better, plus opportunities for peer feedback and potential future stage time at local shows.

Spaces are limited, and the workshops are completely FREE as part of Rochdale’s commitment to arts accessibility and wellbeing.

If you have any questions, please email Rick@acelipsevents.co.uk

Please Note:

🎭 Workshop Rider & Advisory Notice

We’re thrilled to offer this FREE workshop series as part of our commitment to accessible, community-driven creative learning. To ensure fairness and full participation, please read the following carefully:

Workshop Details

• Cost to Attend: Free

• Capacity: Limited to 10 participants only due to the nature of the course

• Duration: 4 sessions total

Deposit Requirement

To secure your place, a £20 bond deposit is required. This deposit is not a fee—it’s simply a way to ensure places aren’t reserved and left unused.

Attend 4 out of 4 sessions: Your £20 deposit will be refunded after the final class.

If you do not attended all 4 sessions: Your deposit will be donated to the Mayor of Rochdale’s Charity, supporting local causes.

Why a Deposit?

This deposit helps us:

• Prevent no-shows that block others from attending

• Ensure commitment to the full course experience

• Support community initiatives if places go unused

We appreciate your understanding and commitment to making this workshop a success for everyone involved.

Taking a comedy short course can be a great way to boost your mental health, offering both emotional relief and opportunities to connect with others. By learning how to craft jokes, perform stand-up, or dive into improvisation, you'll tap into your creativity and pick up useful skills to see challenges in a lighter, more humorous way. This process encourages self-expression, builds confidence, and helps you develop resilience, especially when you share laughs in a supportive group.

Finding the funny in everyday life can help shift your perspective, reduce stress, and even combat feelings of loneliness. Whether you're taking the stage or just sharing a laugh with friends, comedy becomes a joyful outlet that supports your well-being and lifts your spirits.