The Provocateurs: Should You Trust Anyone? / 200 Monks, 1 Dead Frog
The Provocateurs • Professional company
The Provocateurs: Should You Trust Anyone? / 200 Monks, 1 Dead Frog
By The Provocateurs • Professional company
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The Provocateurs: Should You Trust Anyone? / 200 Monks, 1 Dead Frog is a spoken word double bill at Stand 2 during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The first piece sees Dr Michael Stirrat from Edinburgh Napier University explore trust and relationships in an age when we can simply look people up online or track their movements. The second piece has physicist Dr Nick Werren of Heriot-Watt University tracing electricity's shocking history — including the story of a priest who electrocuted 200 monks to measure the speed of electricity — through sordid science, dead frogs and the Corpse Matinée. The show runs for 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 14 and over.
Why see this show?
Two academics, two brilliantly odd subjects — trust in the digital age and the violent early history of electricity. An hour of genuinely surprising spoken word at Stand 2 that treats the audience as curious adults.
Friday 28 August 2026
All performances at 13:45
60 minutes
3 performers
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026
£12 (10)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the show?
The show runs for 60 minutes.
Where is the show performed?
At Stand 2 during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
What is the age guidance?
Suitable for ages 14 and over.
How much do tickets cost?
Tickets are £12.
What are the two parts of the show?
The first explores trust and relationships in the modern world; the second traces the shocking history of electricity through science, dead frogs and the Corpse Matinée.
Are there any content warnings?
No warnings are listed for this show.
About This Performance
The Provocateurs: Should You Trust Anyone? / 200 Monks, 1 Dead Frog is a spoken word performance at Stand 2 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 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 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: Should You Trust Anyone? / 200 Monks, 1 Dead Frog represents the creative spirit that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.
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