Gareth Edwards is an entertainer, writer and healer.

He creates unique and uplifting shows, workshops and and talks blending music, laughter yoga and a twenty year career in mental health and wellbeing. 

Music

Gareth has recorded two albums, an EP and a Christmas single and his one-man show Mad Love won Best Solo Show and Best In Fringe awards at the 2015 Nelson Fringe Festival.

Here's a taste of his reviews:

"Messages of laughter, light, belief and hope"

"You’ll enjoy his take on life, love, happiness"

"A singer-songwriter who puts his heart where his mouth is"

Laughter Yoga 

Gareth has led 'unconditional laughter' sessions with thousands of people from chuckling CEOs to giggling Grannies and has appeared in on national television, radio and newspapers talking about the benefits of a good laugh.

Here's what people are say on facebook.com/mistergarethedwards:

"We laughed more in an hour than we have in a year - don't think about it, just do it!"

"Brilliant ! Didn't know I could laugh like that - love love loved it"

"So good to laugh and let go of everything - I recommend everyone have a go!"

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Gareth has a background in psychology and worked in mental health for over twenty years as a government advisor, university researcher and designer of innovative health services. 

His first book The Procrastinator's Guide To Killing Yourself is based on his 'quarter-life' crisis in his 20s that led to homelessness, hospitalisation and a diagnosis of bipolar disorder.  

Here's what people say on facebook.com/tpgtky:

“Amazing - so down to earth, honest and inspirational." 

“Literary medicine - your words enabled me to find me." 

“Brilliant. I was rapt to know that someone else experiences life as I do."