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The Provocateurs: Get in the zone!

In 2025 Edinburgh Fringe, Design Informatics members will present a series of lightning talks as part of The Provocateurs talks programme, which blends controversial academic research, audience interaction, a dash of comedy and takes place at Edinburgh’s World Famous Stand Comedy Club.

 

Hosted by comedian Susan Morrison. Dr Michael Stirrat from the Edinburgh Napier University explores what we actually know about the psychology of gaslighting in relationships. Dr Shama Rahman from Design Informatics at The University of Edinburgh journeys through the brain’s most creative mental states in a quest for flow.

Date: Fri 1 Aug 2025
Time: 5:40– 6:40pm | Ticketed
Location: Stand 4, The Stand Comedy Club, Edinburgh
Age: 14 And Above
Book Here: The Provocateurs: Everyday Gaslighting / Get in the Zone! – The Stand Comedy Club

 

Shama will also perform in the following sessions:

Dates: Fri 8 Aug 2025

Time: 11:25am– 12:25pm | Ticketed

Location: Stand 2, The Stand Comedy Club, Edinburgh

Book Here: The Provocateurs: Depressive Genes / Get in the Zone! – The Stand Comedy Club

 

Dates: Fri 23 Aug 2025

Time: 11:25am– 12:25pm | Ticketed

Location: Stand 2, The Stand Comedy Club, Edinburgh

Book Here: The Provocateurs: Get in the Zone / Joyful Singing – The Stand Comedy Club

 

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The Stand Comedy Club, Edinburgh