Benji Waterhouse: You Don't Have to Be Mad to Work Here - Book Tour 2025

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.

The Traverse Theatre is funded by Creative Scotland and The City of Edinburgh Council.

Reviews

★★★★★ “Finds the funny without turning patients into punchlines” — Telegraph

“The Adam Kay of mental health care” — The Times

“Humane, hilarious, and eye-opening” — Guardian

“Fearlessly honest, funny… and uplifting” — Jo Brand

"This is honestly my dream book” – Fern Brady

If you have access requirements, please contact our Sales and Welcome Team on boxoffice@traverse.co.uk or 0131 228 1404 so we can arrange reserved seating for you and discuss how else we can best support your visit.