NHS psychiatrist and comedian Dr Benji Waterhouse is preparing to take his book ‘You Don’t Have to Be Mad to Work Here’ on a 10-date national tour, beginning on 10th May at Leicester’s The Big Difference and concluding on 5th June at Bath’s Komedia.
The Sunday Times best-selling author will present a show combining stand-up comedy, storytelling, and book readings. Waterhouse will explore topics from his professional experience, including patient stories and challenges within psychiatric healthcare.
“The response to my book has been remarkable,” Waterhouse commented. The book has resonated with readers, including notable figures like comedian Jo Brand, and reached No. 2 on the Sunday Times best-seller list.
The tour will offer audiences insights into psychiatric care, examining patient experiences and systemic challenges. The book highlights a significant funding disparity, with mental illness representing 28% of the nation’s disease burden while receiving only 13% of NHS funding.
