419 Dirty Words
Fringe
NOT ON SALE
Saturday 17 August 2024
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Price
£10.00 to £12.00 -
Doors:
13:30 -
Starts:
13:40 -
Finishes:
14:40 approx -
Duration:
60 mins approx -
Age
Guideline 14+ Accompanied With An Adult
This show is not on sale
Show Information
Please note, unless otherwise stated, all of our performances are strictly over 18s only
What makes a word into a slur? How can two inoffensive words put together make an offensive phrase? And why are competitive Scrabble players so upset about being denied the chance to use deeply unpleasant language in polite company? Dr Chris Cummins (The University of Edinburgh) takes a look at word meaning and use on the ragged edge of good taste, while trying not to get drafted for the culture wars.
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Venue Details
Stand 5, The Stand Comedy Club
34 York Place, , Edinburgh , EH1 3HU
0131 558 9005