Tales from the Shoulders of Giants
Spoken Word
Poetry
Storytelling

Tales from the Shoulders of Giants

Panagiotis Skoutelis / PBH's Free Fringe • Amateur Company

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60 minutes•Downstairs Room
How was the universe born? Can a particle and a wave truly be friends? Could entropy carry the meaning of life? Greek poet Panagiotis Skoutelis dives headfirst into the deepest cosmological questions of our time, in a captivating hour of spoken-word poetry and fairy tales about black holes and subatomic particles. Whether you're a complete novice or an actual rocket scientist, this show will offer you a newly acquired understanding of the Cosmos, a thirst to find out more, or simply just a fun evening.
Tickets

Free

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When

Saturday 8 - Sunday 30 August 2026

All performances at 22:00

23 performances

Duration

60 mins

Cast

1 performers

Festival

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026

Venue
Downstairs Room

97 South Bridge

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much are tickets for Tales from the Shoulders of Giants?

Tales from the Shoulders of Giants is a free event! No tickets required.

Where is Tales from the Shoulders of Giants being performed?

Tales from the Shoulders of Giants is being performed at Downstairs Room, located at 97 South Bridge. The venue is in the heart of Edinburgh's festival district.

How long is Tales from the Shoulders of Giants?

The performance runs for approximately 60 minutes.

How do I book tickets for Tales from the Shoulders of Giants?

You can book tickets for Tales from the Shoulders of Giants through the official Edinburgh Festival Fringe website. Click the "Buy tickets" button on this page to be directed to the booking system.

When is Tales from the Shoulders of Giants showing?

Tales from the Shoulders of Giants runs from 8 August 2026 to 8 August 2026. Check the official website for specific performance times.

What is Tales from the Shoulders of Giants about?

Tales from the Shoulders of Giants is a Edinburgh Festival Fringe production. For the full description and latest information, please visit the event page or the official festival website.

About This Performance

Tales from the Shoulders of Giants is a spoken word performance at Downstairs Room during Edinburgh Festival 2026. Running for 60 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.

Experience the magic of live performance at Edinburgh Festival. Each show offers something unique and memorable.

Venue: Downstairs Room

Downstairs Room 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 £null

Age Guidance: 16+

Content Warnings: Audience participation

Book early to avoid disappointment. Popular shows sell out quickly during Edinburgh Festival.

Part of Edinburgh Festival 2026

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.Tales from the Shoulders of Giants represents the creative spirit that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.

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