The Provocateurs: Midwife Crones Fight Back / When Superbugs Kill
Spoken Word

The Provocateurs: Midwife Crones Fight Back / When Superbugs Kill

The Provocateurs • Professional company

60 minutes•Stand 4
Trained by an Edinburgh man-midwife (1786), Highland midwife Mrs. Cowper recorded 4000 births and no maternal deaths. Nicola Ring and Ness McHugh (Edinburgh Napier University) ask why the 100s of women Edinburgh’s world-leading men-midwives trained are historically invisible and dismissed as incompetent crones. A cut. A cough. A routine infection. What happens when the medicine stops working? Superbugs are on the rise and they’re closer than you think. If you’re not scared yet, Professor Clare Taylor (Edinburgh Napier University) will terrify you.
Event Details

Friday 14 August 2026

All performances at 17:35

60 minutes

Stand 4

28 York Place

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4 performers

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026

Ticket Price

£12 (10)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much are tickets for The Provocateurs: Midwife Crones Fight Back / When Superbugs Kill?

Tickets for The Provocateurs: Midwife Crones Fight Back / When Superbugs Kill are £12 (10). You can purchase tickets through the official festival website.

Where is The Provocateurs: Midwife Crones Fight Back / When Superbugs Kill being performed?

The Provocateurs: Midwife Crones Fight Back / When Superbugs Kill is being performed at Stand 4, located at 28 York Place. The venue is in the heart of Edinburgh's festival district.

How long is The Provocateurs: Midwife Crones Fight Back / When Superbugs Kill?

The performance runs for approximately 60 minutes.

How do I book tickets for The Provocateurs: Midwife Crones Fight Back / When Superbugs Kill?

You can book tickets for The Provocateurs: Midwife Crones Fight Back / When Superbugs Kill through the official Edinburgh Festival Fringe website. Click the "Buy tickets" button on this page to be directed to the booking system.

When is The Provocateurs: Midwife Crones Fight Back / When Superbugs Kill showing?

The Provocateurs: Midwife Crones Fight Back / When Superbugs Kill runs from 14 August 2026 to 14 August 2026. Check the official website for specific performance times.

What is The Provocateurs: Midwife Crones Fight Back / When Superbugs Kill about?

The Provocateurs: Midwife Crones Fight Back / When Superbugs Kill 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

The Provocateurs: Midwife Crones Fight Back / When Superbugs Kill 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: Midwife Crones Fight Back / When Superbugs Kill represents the creative spirit that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.

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