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The Provocateurs: The weakness of vulnerability / Should you trust anyone?

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

The Provocateurs: The weakness of vulnerability / Should you trust anyone?

Fringe 2026
Spoken Word

Friday 7 August 2026

Tickets £10.00 to £12.00

  • Dates Friday 7 August 2026
  • Times 17:35
  • Duration 60 mins approx
  • Age 14 And Above

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The Provocateurs: The weakness of vulnerability / Should you trust anyone?

We like to think vulnerability deepens empathy. From TED talks to philosophy, we celebrate it as the key to empathy and courage. Dr Adrianna Zabrzewska (Edinburgh Napier University) explores what happens when vulnerability isn’t gentle or liberating but exploited for political gain.

What do we know about trust? Do we even need to trust anymore, when we can just look people up online or track their movements? Dr Michael Stirrat (Edinburgh Napier University) explores trust and relationships.

14+ must be accompanied by an adult. ALL SEATING IS UNRESERVED AND LATECOMERS MAY NOT BE ADMITTED

Tickets are supplied by The Provocateurs, the event organiser. The Stand Comedy Club acts as a disclosed ticket agent and processes payment on behalf of the organiser. Click here to find out more