Recovery is tough. And when life is at its toughest, laughter always helps. For that reason, we think that learning a comedy discipline can give strength, purpose and healing to those trying to turn their life around. We think that improv is particularly well suited for the task, but regardless of which path you choose, there's a high chance you will learn how to:

• Reconnect with your body, mind and innate creativity 🎨
• Express your inner world 🌎
• Deal with negative emotions in a healthy way 💁
• Act from a place of courage rather than fear 🤺
• Become comfortable with your flaws 🤷
• Accept failure and build resilience 💪
• Live in the present moment 🧘
• Improve your communication skills 💬
• Trust and connect with others 🫶
• Integrate into a supportive community 🐝
• Become a more authentic version of yourself 🐦‍🔥
• Cast off shame and find joy in life again 🤩

Some of the above might sound scary and it is. But here's the thing: we're with you every step of the way. And with each step you take, that fear fades a little more. Before you know it, you'll be doing things you never dreamed of and wondering what you were ever afraid of. We know because we've seen and lived it and we can't wait for you to experience the same liberation.

And so, in collaboration with Creative Start and Recovery Town, we are proud to announce that for every course we hold at Black Gull — the creative community hub at the heart of Grimsby's historic Kasbah district — there will be at least one completely FREE scholarship place reserved for someone in recovery. To register your interest or find out more, please click here to contact Recovery Town or pop into Black Gull and ask for John or Sam.

You can do this, we believe in you, and we can't wait to share some laughs together.