A study on laughter shows that laughing with others releases endorphins in the brain and
laughter contagiously forms social bonds and the endorphin effect explains why social laughter is so contagious and a great way to feel good, without indulging in physical exercise. Spreading endorphin release through groups promotes a sense of togetherness and safety and what better way to engage employees than with a night of comedy?
Laughter fosters brain connectivity and laughter has also been found to protect your heart. Research has shown that laughter has an anti-inflammatory effect that protects blood vessels and heart muscles from the damaging effects of cardiovascular disease.
For those businesses based in Scotland, there’s a comedy night heading to Glasgow which would make an ideal team bonding and “endorphinating” session.
After three sold out shows at the world’s biggest arts festival, split bill comedy show, Dirty Laundry was dubbed, “one of the most exciting new shows this year’s Edinburgh Fringe”.
The show was created, developed, and performed by three debutantes of the Scottish comedy scene: Kat Connelly, Roger Gunn, and Stevie Mitchell.
They are now bringing their hugely successful debut show to Glasgow at Don Mac’s bar on Wednesday 18th Oct starting, 8.30pm.
The three met by coincidence less than a year ago when they undertook a comedy workshop in support of Cancer Research UK. They completed their first gig at the Cranside Kitchen Comedy Cabaret which raised thousands of pounds for charity and have remained friends ever since.
Dirty Laundry is a one-hour, split-bill stand-up show where each comedian performs their own set with stories are all about their own quirky lives, filled with hilarity, but also with a relatable authenticity. A bit like a mixed wash!
Kat, the queen of relationship tales, spills the beans on everything from divorce to online dating and her easy going, witty warmth allows her to style charm audiences. She even dives into anxiety, grief, and religion. With her easy-going charm, Kat will win over the audience faster than a swipe right!
Roger, originally hailing from Aviemore in the Highlands, but now working as a city bouncer, shares his wild stories of Glasgow’s nightlife, with tell-tales of some of the city’s most salubrious sights and after dark shenanigans. He’ll also tickle your funny bone with comparisons between life in the Highlands and his new home in Glasgow’s east end.
Stevie’s comedy journey is a whirlwind from growing up in Castlemilk to global adventures. He started his career as an apprentice steelworker in the shipyards before moving into design and his job has taken him to Seattle, San Diego, Norway Holland, France, and Russia.
Their hour-long set has each comedian pass the banter baton seamlessly, carrying on the story telling mantle which keeps the audience entertained throughout. After a pain free, fun filled, successful run where they lost their Edinburgh Fringe virginity, Kat, Roger and Stevie are ready to air their Dirty Laundry, in the city they all call home.
And for more on the scientific benefits of laughter, read this piece from the Harvard Gazette.
Dirty Laundry – a split bill comedy show
Wednesday 18th October
8-9pm
Tickets £5
Don Mac’s, Sauichiehall Street, Glasgow
Ticket link: https://www.seetickets.com/tour/dirty-laundry.
