NHS psychiatrist, award-winning comedian, and Sunday Times best-selling author Benji Waterhouse — is going on his first book tour!
Through a mixture of stand-up and chapter readings he unlocks the doors to the psych ward and answers life’s big questions.
What’s the secret to happiness? What’s the best way to escape from a psychiatric hospital? And what is the difference between a psychiatrist, a psychologist and a psychic?
The show includes an exclusive book signing and Q&A (your best chance to speak to an NHS psychiatrist, without the 12-month waiting list)
You Don't Need to be Mad Here Book Tour is part of the Traverse's £1 Ticket Project.
Age 14+
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