The Provocateurs: Learn with Your Body / Knocks to the Head
The Provocateurs / The Stand Comedy Club • Semi-professional company
The Provocateurs: Learn with Your Body / Knocks to the Head
By The Provocateurs / The Stand Comedy Club • Semi-professional company
Book NowAbout the show
The Provocateurs is a spoken word event hosted by comedian Jay Lafferty, presented by The Provocateurs and The Stand Comedy Club at Stand 2 as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The event features two speakers: Chris Purcell from Heriot-Watt University, who reveals how learning can be achieved through movement rather than sitting at a desk, and Dr Michael Leavitt from Edinburgh Napier University, who uncovers the costs of repeated head injuries in young athletes. The show runs for 60 minutes and is suitable for audiences aged 14 and over.
Why see this show?
Science made entertaining, hosted by a comedian and delivered by academics with something genuinely interesting to say. Whether you are curious about how the body learns or the hidden risks of sport, this is the Fringe at its most thought-provoking.
Monday 18 August 2025
All performances at 11:25
60 minutes
3 performers
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
£12 (10)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the event?
The event runs for 60 minutes.
What age is it suitable for?
The event is suitable for audiences aged 14 and over.
What topics are covered?
Chris Purcell from Heriot-Watt University speaks on learning through movement, and Dr Michael Leavitt from Edinburgh Napier University speaks on the costs of repeated head injuries in young athletes.
Who hosts the event?
The event is hosted by comedian Jay Lafferty.
Where does the event take place?
The event is performed at Stand 2 as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
How much are tickets?
Tickets are £12, with a concession price of £10.
About This Performance
The Provocateurs: Learn with Your Body / Knocks to the Head is a spoken word performance at Stand 2 during Edinburgh Festival 2025. Running for 60 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.
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Venue: Stand 2
Stand 2 is one of Edinburgh's Festival venues, hosting a variety of performances throughout August. Located in the heart of the city, the venue is accessible by public transport and within walking distance of other Festival locations.
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Booking Information
Ticket Prices: From £12
Age Guidance: 14+
Content Warnings: None
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Part of Edinburgh Festival 2025
Edinburgh Festival transforms Scotland's capital into the world's leading cultural destination every August. With thousands of performances across hundreds of venues, the festival offers unparalleled choice for culture lovers.The Provocateurs: Learn with Your Body / Knocks to the Head represents the creative spirit that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.
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