Second Opinion (WIP)
Second Opinion (WIP) by Benji Waterhouse is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Just The Tonic at The Mash House. It has 12 performances listed, running from Thu 6 Aug, 15:15 to Mon 17 Aug, 15:15. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
NHS psychiatrist, award-winning comedian and best-selling author Dr Benji road-tests material for his second book as he wonders: what is the secret to happiness? Expect stand-up, book readings and an audience Q&A (your best chance to speak to an NHS psychiatrist without the 12-month wait). 'Funny without turning patients into punchlines' * (Telegraph). 'Humane, hilarious and eye-opening' (Guardian). 'The Adam Kay of mental healthcare' (Times).
Details
- Performer: Benji Waterhouse
- Venue: Just The Tonic at The Mash House
- Space: Just The Snifter Room
- Genre: COMEDY, Work in Progress, Storytelling
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Ed Fringe Guide rating: Wild Cards
- Room size: about 60 seats (Just The Snifter Room) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 12, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: The main entrance is accessed either via an alley and some steps (appximately 20) from Cowgate or from an alley and steps down (approximately 15) from Guthrie St. Once in the venue, this space is accessed vias approximately 20 stairs Stairs: 20+ Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Thu 6 Aug, 15:15 — Already performed — £13.00
- Fri 7 Aug, 15:15 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 15:15 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 15:15 — Already performed — £13.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 15:15 — Already performed — £13.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 15:15 — Already performed — £13.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 15:15 — Already performed — £13.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 15:15 — Already performed — £13.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 15:15 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 15:15 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 15:15 — Already performed — £13.00
- Mon 17 Aug, 15:15 — Already performed — £13.00