Age-Old Story / Molecular Matchmaking
Age-Old Story / Molecular Matchmaking by The Provocateurs is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4. It has 1 performance listed, running from Thu 13 Aug, 17:35 to Thu 13 Aug, 17:35. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
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.
Details
- Performer: The Provocateurs
- Venue: The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4
- Space: Stand 4
- Genre: SPOKEN_WORD
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 35 seats (Stand 4) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 1, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Stand 4 is accessible from the pavement with steps leading to a courtyard. The venue is situated in the basement part of the building. There are 15 steps in total with a 90 degree turn on a stone staircase with handrails. Once inside the venue, it is level access to stand 4 with a right turn. Staff are always available to assist, however we cannot help to carry customers. Stairs: 11- 20 Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Thu 13 Aug, 17:35 — Already performed — £12.00