The Provocateurs: Brain Health Roulette / Satellites Destroy Privacy
Spoken Word

The Provocateurs: Brain Health Roulette / Satellites Destroy Privacy

The Provocateurs • Professional company

60 minutes•Stand 4
Actively building your brain health or leaving it to chance? With growing evidence of the lifestyles and environments that are important, Professor Alan Gow (Heriot-Watt University) explores stacking the odds in favour of being brain healthy as we age. Is the final frontier space or your garden? Rebecca Wilks (The University of Edinburgh) explores the line between privacy and knowledge for high-res satellites. We can now see elephants from space, but who will be the next target?

About The Provocateurs

The Provocateurs pairs two short talks from university researchers. Professor Alan Gow from Heriot-Watt University explores the lifestyles and environments that support brain health as we age, asking whether we are actively stacking the odds in our favour or leaving it to chance. Rebecca Wilks from The University of Edinburgh then examines high-resolution satellites and the tension between privacy and knowledge — pointing out that we can now see elephants from space, but asking who might be the next target. The show runs 60 minutes at Stand 4.

Why see this show?

Two genuinely thought-provoking talks from active researchers — one about keeping your brain healthy, one about who is watching from above. Accessible, engaging and grounded in real science.

Event Details

Tuesday 18 August 2026

All performances at 17:35

60 minutes

Stand 4

28 York Place

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3 performers

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026

Ticket Price

£12 (10)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the show about?

Two talks: Professor Alan Gow explores brain health and the lifestyles that support it as we age; Rebecca Wilks examines high-resolution satellites and the line between privacy and knowledge.

How long does the show run?

The show runs for 60 minutes.

Are there any content warnings?

There are no content warnings for this show.

What is the age guidance?

The show is suitable for ages 14 and above.

Where is it performed?

At Stand 4 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: Brain Health Roulette / Satellites Destroy Privacy is a spoken word performance at Stand 4 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.

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Venue: Stand 4

Stand 4 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 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.The Provocateurs: Brain Health Roulette / Satellites Destroy Privacy represents the creative spirit that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.

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