The Doctor Will See You Now

Name: The Doctor Will See You Now
Start: 2025-10-11T15:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-10-11T16:00:00+01:00
Location: Market Buildings

Schedule

Sat Oct 11 2025 at 03:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Market Buildings | Maidstone, EN

Join us for a fascinating afternoon with Dr Benji Waterhouse – practising NHS psychiatrist, award-winning comedian, and bestselling author – as he discusses his acclaimed memoir You Don’t Have to Be Mad to Work Here.
In conversation, Benji will offer a rare, behind-the-scenes look at life inside the NHS mental health system, sharing stories that are by turns poignant, absurd, and deeply human – from erotomania to Cotard’s syndrome. Drawing on both his clinical expertise and comedy background, he brings a uniquely honest and humorous voice to the realities of psychiatric care in the UK.
Praised by The Guardian as “humane, hilarious and eye-opening,” Benji’s memoir is helping to reshape how we talk about mental health – with compassion, clarity, and wit.
The event includes a live audience Q&A and an opportunity to buy a copy of the book and have it signed.
Whether you're interested in mental health, medicine, memoir, or the power of laughter in difficult times, this is an unmissable chance to hear from one of the most refreshing new voices in nonfiction.
‘Fearlessly honest, funny and uplifting’ JO BRAND
(The Exchange Studios, Market Buildings, Maidstone)