In this performance we will invite participants to tell stories about work and see these transformed into improvised theatre and music.

York Medical Society invites:

Medical Students

Practising and retired colleagues from all healthcare professions

Members and non-members of York Medical Society

Art of Medicine Seminar 2026 theme 'Making a Difference'

September Seminar - The Stories We Hold

Our work with patients can sadden us, inspire us, teach us and remind us of our own vulnerability.

In this performance we will invite members of the audience to tell stories of their work in healthcare and see these transformed into improvised theatre and music by the wonderful Playback Theatre York.

Refreshments available from 19.00

Seminar 19.30-21.00

This is what participants said about our 2025 Seminar with Playback Theatre York:

Participants felt: Amazed, joyful, invigorated, and enthused.

What a wonderful event! Thanks to the audience for being open and to playback for an astonishing experience. I think differently now about what theatre is about now.

I came to the seminar with unrealised expectations, yet I was still blown away. Having never experienced improvised drama, I was not prepared for the laughs and relief from the monotony of day to day life it brought me. I felt privileged to have spent my evening in such an intimate atmosphere with those so talented.

The Art of Medicine Seminars are:

A programme of interactive seminars every two months using different art forms as a catalyst to connect & inspire clinical colleagues.

No artistic expertise is required, just a curiosity to explore ways of maintaining and enjoying the art of medicine.

We hope that the seminars will provide an opportunity to learn something new, connect with colleagues, feel inspired to enjoy more creativity in your life and work.

Sit back and enjoy the evening or step up and engage with your natural creativity.

The seminars are kindly supported by York Medical Society.

For 2026 we invite participants to make a donation towards the costs of running the seminars. We do not expect donations from students, the low waged, or members of York Medical Society. As a charity we are unable to process refunds of donations.

Please let us know if you have any access requirements.

We invite partcipants to consider membership of York Medical Society, full details can be found on their website.

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