Catch a glimpse of psychiatry through comedic lens at Ventnor Fringe Festival

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This year’s Ventnor Fringe Festival sees more than 100 shows on the line-up and the first weekend has one of the fastest selling shows so far.

This show is now SOLD OUT

NHS psychiatrist, award-winning comedian and writer Benji Waterstones previews his show ahead of the Edinburgh Festival.

Expect a fly on the padded-wall account of the mental health world that also busts some myths (e.g. there are no padded walls).

Learn the secret to happiness, the best way to escape from a locked ward and the difference between a psychiatrist, a psychologist, and a psychic.

Award nominated
Twice Nominated for the BBC New Comedy Award.

“Perfect and hilarious” – Buzzfeed

Soon to be a Penguin-published book, this show is directed by Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner, Jordan Brookes.

Where and when
You Don’t Have to Be Mad to Work Here takes place at Ventnor Arts Club between 3-4pm on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd July.

Tickets are priced at £10 each. Under 25 are £8, and if you have a Ventnor Exchange Culture / Unlimited Pass, tickets are 2for1.

Book online via the Ventnor Exchange Box Office, on the phone (01983 716 767) or in person at Ventnor Exchange, 11 Church Street, Ventnor.

Find out more about Benji by visiting his Website or following him on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.


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