Ed Patrick: Numb and Number at Quay Arts gives you a Friday night of stand-up from a comedian who also works as an NHS anaesthetist. His material draws on life around healthcare, with the oddities of working as a doctor alongside the demands of everyday life. If you need an evening where somebody else does the talking and the job is to laugh, this is one to share with a friend.
Patrick returns after his earlier Catch Your Breath tour, bringing a new show shaped by his experiences on the hospital front line. His television credits include Channel 4 and Have I Got News for You, with radio appearances on BBC Radio 2, Radio 4 and Radio Scotland. The appeal is the combination of a working doctor’s perspective and a stand-up’s eye for the absurd, and the stories he tells through comedy.
The performance takes place in Quay Arts’ Anthony Minghella Theatre, with the café and bar open beforehand. Allow time to arrive before the advertised start, as late admission may not be possible. Advance standard tickets cost £19.75 including the venue’s £1.75 fee; NHS staff can book the concession and should bring ID. Make this your arts evening in Newport with a partner, a colleague or someone who knows how much a laugh at the end of the week can help.