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The Provocateurs: Age-old story / Molecular matchmaking

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

The Provocateurs: Age-old story / Molecular matchmaking

Fringe 2026
Spoken Word

Thursday 13 August 2026

Tickets £10.00 to £12.00

  • Dates Thursday 13 August 2026
  • Times 17:35
  • Duration 60 mins approx
  • Age 14 And Above

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The Provocateurs: Age-old story / Molecular matchmaking

Historically, people tried all sorts of crazy stuff to slow ageing. Dr Rebekah White (The University of Edinburgh) examines these old ideas in the light of modern science and asks if any of them actually worked.

Dr Tomas Deingruber (The University of Edinburgh) searches for the perfect molecular match in the process of drug discovery, navigating through thousands of hopeful molecules to find the perfect candidate for chronic lung conditions, and speeding its journey to patients.

Part of the Edinburgh Medical School’s 300th Anniversary.

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