The Provocateurs: Performing Possibility / 200 Monks, 1 Dead Frog
Spoken Word

The Provocateurs: Performing Possibility / 200 Monks, 1 Dead Frog

The Provocateurs • Professional company

60 minutes•Stand 4
Professor Zack Moir (Edinburgh Napier University) asks whether universities deliver the bright futures they promise. Using arts education as an example, he explores how students are encouraged to imagine change, yet often trained to fit broken systems. How might higher education nurture justice, collaboration and better futures instead? In 1746, a priest electrocuted 200 monks to measure the speed of electricity. According to the monks the answer was 'Aaaah!' Physicist Dr Nick Werren (Heriot-Watt University) traces electricity's shocking history through sordid science, countless dead frogs and the Corpse Matinée.
Event Details

Monday 24 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

How much are tickets for The Provocateurs: Performing Possibility / 200 Monks, 1 Dead Frog?

Tickets for The Provocateurs: Performing Possibility / 200 Monks, 1 Dead Frog are £12 (10). You can purchase tickets through the official festival website.

Where is The Provocateurs: Performing Possibility / 200 Monks, 1 Dead Frog being performed?

The Provocateurs: Performing Possibility / 200 Monks, 1 Dead Frog 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: Performing Possibility / 200 Monks, 1 Dead Frog?

The performance runs for approximately 60 minutes.

How do I book tickets for The Provocateurs: Performing Possibility / 200 Monks, 1 Dead Frog?

You can book tickets for The Provocateurs: Performing Possibility / 200 Monks, 1 Dead Frog 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: Performing Possibility / 200 Monks, 1 Dead Frog showing?

The Provocateurs: Performing Possibility / 200 Monks, 1 Dead Frog runs from 24 August 2026 to 24 August 2026. Check the official website for specific performance times.

What is The Provocateurs: Performing Possibility / 200 Monks, 1 Dead Frog about?

The Provocateurs: Performing Possibility / 200 Monks, 1 Dead Frog 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: Performing Possibility / 200 Monks, 1 Dead Frog 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: Performing Possibility / 200 Monks, 1 Dead Frog represents the creative spirit that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.

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