They say laughter is the best medicine – and trauma patients in Bristol are about to put the theory to the test

Name: Comedy.

Age: The term comedy (from the Greek κωμῳδία, or kōmōidía) originated in ancient Greece, where poets would perform political satire in theatres in order to influence voters.

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