Standing on the Shoulders of Idiots
Spoken Word
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Venue 319The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6 - Stand 5
- 12:20
- Aug 23
- 1 hour
- Country: United Kingdom - Scotland
- Group: Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club
- Warnings and additional info: None
- Babes in arms policy: Babies are not allowed in the venue
- Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Description
Sir Isaac Newton is famous for claiming that his scientific discoveries were made possible ‘by standing on the shoulders of giants’. But he’s also famous for jabbing himself in the eye with a needle. Quantum physicist Dr Nick Werren (Heriot-Watt University) discovers how an argument on medieval Twitter shaped the physics of light and accidentally resulted in hundreds of miles of French countryside disappearing into thin air.Please note that while all media gallery content is provided by verified members of the event, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society does not review or approve this content before it is posted. Reports of inappropriate content or copyright infringement can be directed to [email protected].
General venue access
- Accessible entry: For Stand 5, through the main door of The Place Hotel (2 wide steps) – through the bar area - out to the courtyard (1 step from the bar door and 9 wide steps down into the courtyard). The door to stand 5 is accessible through the courtyard. Staff are always available to assist, however we cannot help to carry customers.
- Stairs: 11- 20
Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible
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