NHS anaesthetist, comedian and author (oooooh check him) Ed Patrick injects Lichfield with a gut-punch hilarious show about becoming a junior doctor, the NHS, the pitfalls of modern medicine, and the power of questioning it.
NHS anaesthetist, comedian and author Ed Patrick injects the Edinburgh Fringe with a gut-punch show about becoming a junior doctor, the NHS, the pitfalls of modern medicine and the power of questioning it.
NHS junior doctor, comedian and now author (oooooh, check him) Ed Patrick returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with the makings of a new show. Come join as he works through material in the afternoon, named (for now) after his book Catch Your Breath: The Secret Life of a Sleepless Anaesthetist (available in all your favourite bookstores).
Ed Patrick is an anaesthetist. Strong drugs for his patients, strong coffee for him. But it's not just sleep-giving for this anaesthetist, as he navigates emergencies, patients not breathing for themselves and living with a terrifying sense of responsibility.
Alex Farrow and Ed Patrick bring you some of their new shows before they pop off to the Edinburgh Fringe. Expect themes of therapy, stoicism, the NHS and laughing gas.
Ed Patrick is an anaesthetist.
Strong drugs for his patients, strong coffee for him. But it's not just sleep-giving for this anaesthetist, as he navigates emergencies, patients not breathing for themselves and living with a terrifying sense of responsibility. It's enough to leave anyone feeling numb.
But don't worry, there's plenty of laughing gas to be had.
We are delighted to welcome Ed Patrick as he discusses the thoughts and developments of his book.
Tickets include a copy of the book and will take place in person at P&G Wells’ Bookshop in Winchester.
Join us at Blue Bear Bookshop for an evening with Ed Patrick. Where Ed will be performing a hilarious comedy set. He will then be in conversation with fellow comedian Chris Mead, where they will be discussing Ed's book Catch Your Breath. Followed by a book signing to round the evening off.
I didn’t expect that being an anaesthetist in a pandemic would leave me outside my front door naked, or indeed that I’d be telling this story to readers. Nevertheless, I am excited to shed more light on this and the mysterious world of drugs and coffee."
Meet Dr Ed Patrick - he is both an anaesthetist and a comedian.
Ed will be talking about his "gut punch of a memoir".
Ticket includes a free drink on arrival.
The Alternative Book Club presents an unconventional comedy night about books where there is absolutely NO required reading. Prepare to be entertained – and informed – by a phenomenal line up of award-winning comics and brilliant friends who will be dissecting anything Lit: from John Milton’s Paradise Lost to Kim Kardashian’s Selfie, and everything in between. Meet Alex Farrow (as heard on Radio 4), Chelsea Birkby (So You Think You're Funny finalist), and Ed Patrick (author of Catch Your Breath). All hosted by your MC, Shirley Halse.
A fantastically funny writer exploring an incredibly timely topic, doctor, podcast host and award-winning comedian Ed Patrick will discuss his hilarious, yet harrowing memoir, Catch Your Breath: The Secret Life of a Sleepless Anaesthetist. In this talk, Ed will take us on the rollercoaster ride of the unexpected moments of life on the NHS frontline, the hectic highs, and the lamentable lows. Ed’s gripping memoir is a much-needed reminder that, sometimes, laughter really is the best medicine.
Doctor and comedian Ed Patrick joins us to bring his gut punch of a memoir to life with a taste of his stand-up routine, a reading and discussion about the secret life of a sleepless anaesthetist.
