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BAKLÂ

PRESENTED BY MAX PERCY & FRIENDS
A daring physical-theatre show about how intergenerational trauma takes shape in the modern Filipino.

Baklâ: noun, Tagalog. 

1) homosexual; 2) unable to reproduce; 3) F*ggot.  

1521. The start of 300 years of Spanish colonial rule, sparking a genocide across the islands now known as the Philippines. The loss of my ancestral homeland sends ripples through time, emitting a cultural amnesia. But is sex the best cure for a headache?

Dishonesty, toxic coping mechanisms and the trials of self-liberation. Are you looking for a wild and sexy time?   

A daring one-person physical-theatre show about how intergenerational trauma takes shape in the modern Filipino.  

Written, choreographed and performed by Fringe First award-winner (This Is Not A Show About Hong Kong) Max Percy, and directed by James Newton (Wardrobe Ensemble), BÂKLA makes its premiere at Edinburgh Festival 2023 at Summerhall. 

21 & 22 JULY
9PM
£9 STANDARD
£7 CONCESSION
Edinburgh Previews logo with the city of Edinburgh inside the text

BÂKLA

PRESENTED BY MAX PERCY & FRIENDS
A daring physical-theatre show about how intergenerational trauma takes shape in the modern Filipino.

Baklâ: noun, Tagalog. 

1) homosexual; 2) unable to reproduce; 3) F*ggot.  

1521. The start of 300 years of Spanish colonial rule, sparking a genocide across the islands now known as the Philippines. The loss of my ancestral homeland sends ripples through time, emitting a cultural amnesia. But is sex the best cure for a headache?

Dishonesty, toxic coping mechanisms and the trials of self-liberation. Are you looking for a wild and sexy time?   

A daring one-person physical-theatre show about how intergenerational trauma takes shape in the modern Filipino.  

Written, choreographed and performed by Fringe First award-winner (This Is Not A Show About Hong Kong) Max Percy, and directed by James Newton (Wardrobe Ensemble), BÂKLA makes its premiere at Edinburgh Festival 2023 at Summerhall. 

21 & 22 JULY
9PM
£9 STANDARD
£7 CONCESSION
Edinburgh Previews logo with the city of Edinburgh inside the text

★★★★

“A vital and groundbreaking piece of work”

The Skinny

Winner of Fringe First Award (2022)

★★★★

“Absurdist, impressionistic, often darkly amusing reflection on current political events in Hong Kong”

The Stage

★★★★

“Bold and immensely vivid hour”

The Scotsman

★★★★

“A challenging and well-crafted work of theatre”

Fest Magazine

★★★★

“A vital and groundbreaking piece of work”

The Skinny

Winner of Fringe First Award (2022)

★★★★

“Absurdist, impressionistic, often darkly amusing reflection on current political events in Hong Kong”

The Stage

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Concessions

Concessions apply to students, under-18s, over-60s and more. For more info on our concession policy click here→

Accessibility

All performance spaces and facilities are fully wheelchair-accessible. For more info please contact Box Office on 0207 498 4699.

Ticket Collection

We operate a paperless box office system. You will be emailed a receipt once you have booked in advance. There is no need to print this off, just state your name at the box office on arrival.

Café Bar

Ticket holders can take advantage of a 10% discount on all food and drink in our Café Bar on the day of their event between the following times:

 9pm performances – discount available between 7:30pm-8:30pm

Content Warnings

TBC

Find out more here.

Age Recommendation

TBC

Duration

1hr

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