Laughing Matters - Long Table - Diagnosis: Comedy
Date: 11 October 2026
Venue: The Playhouse, 5-7 Artillery St, Derry / Londonderry, Derry / Londonderry, BT48 6RG
Join us around the table for Diagnosis: Comedy, a lively closing discussion bringing together some of the ideas, insights and findings from across the festival and conference.
What have we learned — and where do we go from here?
Join us around the table for Diagnosis: Comedy, a lively closing discussion bringing together some of the ideas, insights and findings from across the festival and conference.
Drawing on audience questionnaires, conversations and experiences from the events, we'll look at what we've discovered about comedy, health and wellbeing — and, most importantly, what happens next.
Can the things we've learned lead to real change? How can comedy, creativity and conversation help move the discussion forward?
The event will also feature a special rehearsed reading of sketches developed during the previous day's I Have Bad News writing workshop.
Part discussion, part reflection and part comedy showcase, Diagnosis: Comedy is a chance to share what we've learned, have a laugh and develop what comes next.
AGE RANGE: Suitable for ages 15+
CONTENT ADVICE: Some moderate language.