Fringe
Sunday 16 August 2026
Please note, unless otherwise stated, all of our performances are strictly over 18s only
The Provocateurs: A disease by any other name... / Forget the Alzheimer’s test?
Marianne Chiu-Lezeau (The University of Edinburgh) explores vaccines and how to talk to people about diseases that sound like they might not exist. How do we fight disinformation and help people access healthcare.
Professor Tara Spires-Jones (The University of Edinburgh) explores the neuroscience behind a new blood test for Alzheimer’s disease and what it means (and doesn’t mean) for treatment. If you were likely to develop dementia, would you really want to know?
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
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Stand 2, The Stand Comedy Club
16 North St Andrews Street, , Edinburgh , EH2 1HJ
0131 558 9005