419 Dirty Words

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Artist:

Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club
Professional company
UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
Performers: 2

Festival:

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Web-Site:

https://www.edfringe.com/event/2024419DIRT_AEO

Genre:

Spoken Word

Age Limit:

14+

Description:

What makes a word into a slur? How can two inoffensive words put together make an offensive phrase? And why are competitive Scrabble players so upset about being denied the chance to use deeply unpleasant language in polite company? Dr Chris Cummins (The University of Edinburgh) takes a look at word meaning and use on the ragged edge of good taste, while trying not to get drafted for the culture wars.

Warnings:

Strong language/swearing

Venue Code:

319

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Venue Room:

Stand 5 (capacity 50)

Venue:

The Stand Comedy Club 5 & 6

Venue Address:

The Place, 34-38 York Place

Venue Postcode:

EH1 3HU

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Performances

Day	Date	Start	End	Duration	Price	Title	Status
Sat	17/08	13:40	14:40	1:00	12.00
Thu	22/08	12:20	13:20	1:00	12.00