# Event Details - **Event Name**: Free Comedy Workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Calling all budding comedians, sceptics, and anyone up for a good laugh!About this EventFree comedy devising workshop open to absolute beginners at Hack Oldham, 38-44 Yorkshire St, Oldham OL1 1SE.Hosted by performer and multidisciplinary artist Anthony Briscoe this workshop will walk you through how to gain the confidence and skills you'll need to write and perform your very own comedy sketch. Comedy is about more than cheap laughs; it's vulnerability, storytelling, and just a little bit of failure.All participants will be invited to perform their new comedy sketch at the Dare to Create: Oldham Arts Festival on Wednesday 5th August 2026, 7pm at 1853 Studios.About Anthony BriscoeAnthony Briscoe is a performance poet and multidisciplinary artist making work that feels like a clown reading the terms and conditions of existence out loud.Blending absurdist comedy with moments of genuine weight, his spoken word explores meaning, nonsense, and everything awkwardly in between. Armed with a BA (Hons) in Contemporary Theatre from Lancaster University, Anthony delivers bold, energetic performances that entertain, unsettle, and gently question why he made these life choicesFollow: @anthony_briscoe_artist https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/d7f76490-840a-11f1-8a8c-3fe57d70e589-rimg-w738-h740-dc01011d-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oldham/free-comedy-workshop/100001992929066486 - **Event Categories**: comedy, art, workshops, entertainment, performances, festivals, theatre, literary-art, spoken-word, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Hack Oldham - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Oldham - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Hack Oldham - **lat**: 53.5421643 - **long**: -2.109124 - **full address**: Hack Oldham, 38-44 Yorkshire Street, Oldham, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Free Comedy Workshop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/6251222e68a1da2982cdf8702e4850c5d04ba5768c33adea3f0bb4f1f0e60c24-rimg-w1200-h600-dc010101-gmir.jpg?v=1783360337 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Free Comedy Workshop being held? - **A:** Free Comedy Workshop takes place on Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Hack Oldham, 38-44 Yorkshire Street, Oldham, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Free Comedy Workshop? - **A:** Free Comedy Workshop is organized by Commonword Cultureword. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Free Comedy Workshop is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oldham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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