Ed Patrick: Numb and Number (Work in Progress)

Fri 7 Aug · 01:00

Gilded Balloon Patter House

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About This Event

Ed Patrick, an NHS anaesthetist and comedian, presents his evolving show *Numb and Number* at the Gilded Balloon Patter House on Friday 7 August 2026 as part of the Edinburgh Fringe. Recognised for his appearances on BBC One’s *Have I Got News For You*, Patrick fuses clinical expertise with a dry, self-deprecating wit, frequently performing from loose notes on stage. The piece questions whether he will actually make it to the festival amid hospital rotas, delivering an unvarnished glimpse into life on the wards. The Scotsman has commended his talent for reducing audiences to helpless laughter. Tickets are obtainable via the venue website.

The show will feature Ed Patrick performing from loose notes on stage, with bits of paper being a notable aspect of the presentation. As seen on BBC One's Have I Got News For You, Patrick's style combines clinical expertise with dry, self-deprecating wit.

The performance questions whether Ed Patrick will actually make it to the festival, given hospital rotas and his NHS commitments. The Scotsman has commended his talent for reducing audiences to helpless laughter, while the Guardian notes that the show is packed with funny anecdotes.

Tickets are available via the venue website. The event takes place at the Gilded Balloon Patter House in Edinburgh on Friday 7 August 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Ed Patrick: Numb and Number (Work in Progress) takes place on Friday, 7 August 2026 at 01:00.

Ed Patrick: Numb and Number (Work in Progress) is held at Gilded Balloon Patter House in Edinburgh (3 Chambers Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1HT).

Tickets for Ed Patrick: Numb and Number (Work in Progress) can be booked via whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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