When Silence Listens / Galactic Archaeology

When Silence Listens / Galactic Archaeology by The Provocateurs is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at The Stand Comedy Club 2. It has 1 performance listed, running from Thu 13 Aug, 13:45 to Thu 13 Aug, 13:45. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.

About this show

Can hearing someone you know change brain recovery? Roseminu Varghese (Edinburgh Napier University) reveals how familiar voices influence consciousness in comatose patients and why human connection may be a powerful clinical tool. The Milky Way hosts billions of stars, but how did they get here and what can they tell us about our galaxy's history? Dr Veronika Dornan (The University of Edinburgh) reveals why our Sun is so lonely and what sausages have to do with galaxy mergers.

Details

  • Performer: The Provocateurs
  • Venue: The Stand Comedy Club 2
  • Space: Stand 2
  • Genre: SPOKEN_WORD
  • Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
  • Running time: 60 minutes
  • Room size: about 50 seats (Stand 2) — 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: Entry to venue via 16 North St. Andrew Street. Venue clearly signposted. There are 13 steep steps up a stone staircase with handrails into the performance space. 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, 13:45 — Already performed — £12.00

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