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NHS psychiatrist, award-winning comedian and best-selling author Dr Benji reveals the weird and wonderful history of mental illness, and his profession's, long, proud history of often making things worse. Think straitjackets, Sigmund Freud and performing lobotomies without an anaesthetic – and sometimes, a medical degree. And crucially: are we any better at treating madness in 2026? 'Funny without turning patients into punchlines' ***** (Telegraph). 'Humane, hilarious and eye-opening' (Guardian). 'The Adam Kay of mental health care' (Times).
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Benji Waterhouse: Madsplaining (WIP) is by Benji Waterhouse, listed under Comedy in the Fringe programme. It plays at Just The Tonic at The Caves, Rowantree Bar, EH1 1LG, 6 August to 17 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets are £13. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes.