On 28th July I held a comedy and laughter group for
a group in Camberwell, Melbourne. For several of them, English is a
second language and laughter served as a common language that bridges cultures
and creates harmony. The participation was enthusiastic and the feedback was
positive.
‘I have been coming to this group for three years,’ said
Seema, one of the participants ‘and this is one of the best things that has
happened to me.’
When I started doing comedy and running laughter groups, the
reaction was a bit bemused.
‘An Indian woman doing comedy and laughter groups?’ said one
audience member to me. ‘That’s amazing.’
A few months ago, a comedian called Mikey Dynon approached
me.
‘I’m organizing an event called ‘Laugh to stop homelessness,’
he said. ‘The idea is to focus attention on the plight of the homeless. I’d
like you to take part.’
I didn’t hesitate for a moment.
‘Of course, Mikey,’ I said. The plight of the homeless has
always been a cause close to my heart. Whenever I get into my warm house and
bed, I remember those who are spending cold winter nights on our streets.
Laugh to stop homelessness is a charity event with several
comedians taking part, at Trades Hall on October 27th this year.
