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THE LONESOME DEATH OF ENG BUNKER

PRESENTED BY WATTLE AND DAUB WITH KAKILANG
BY TOBI POSTER-SU
PRODUCED BY NATALIE CHAN
DIRECTED BY ISKANDAR SHARAZUDDIN
Experience puppetry, music and striptease in this gothic horror story about siblinghood, diaspora and the brutal cost of assimilation.

On January 17th 1874, Eng Bunker woke to discover his brother Chang was dead. The twin brothers, Siamese immigrants and entertainers who had carved out an uneasy space in the rotten heart of the American Dream, were conjoined by a band of cartilage and shared a liver. This is the story of Eng’s final hours; alone for the first time in his life. Using puppetry, music and striptease, this is a gothic horror about the brutal cost of assimilation, being entirely alone in the universe, and about waking up tethered to a dead body.

Commissioned by Kakilang and supported by Arts Council England National Lottery Project Grants

Credit Image: Jeffrey Phillips

Join us on 18 SEP for a post-show panel discussion with writer and performer Tobi Poster-Su & Guests

Post show discussion: 18 SEP

Join us for a post-show discussion on Wednesday 18th September, straight after the show at 8:30pm, with Tobi Poster-Su (writer & performer) and Iskandar Sharazuddin (Director). They will provide insights into the artistic creation of ‘The Lonesome Death of Eng Bunker‘, whilst delving into some of the key themes of the show including fetishization, colonisation, race, and loss, and inviting questions from the audience.


Hosted by Katrina Man (Interim Co-Executive Director & Arts and Community Producer, Kakilang).

17-21 SEP
7:30 PM
£15 STANDARD
£13 CONCESSION

THE LONESOME DEATH OF ENG BUNKER

PRESENTED BY WATTLE AND DAUB WITH KAKILANG
BY TOBI POSTER-SU
PRODUCED BY NATALIE CHAN
DIRECTED BY ISKANDAR SHARAZUDDIN
Experience puppetry, music and striptease in this gothic horror story about siblinghood, diaspora and the brutal cost of assimilation.

On January 17th 1874, Eng Bunker woke to discover his brother Chang was dead. The twin brothers, Siamese immigrants and entertainers who had carved out an uneasy space in the rotten heart of the American Dream, were conjoined by a band of cartilage and shared a liver. This is the story of Eng’s final hours; alone for the first time in his life. Using puppetry, music and striptease, this is a gothic horror about the brutal cost of assimilation, being entirely alone in the universe, and about waking up tethered to a dead body.

Commissioned by Kakilang and supported by Arts Council England National Lottery Project Grants

Credit Image: Jeffrey Phillips

Post show discussion: 18 SEP

Join us for a post-show discussion on Wednesday 18th September, straight after the show at 8:30pm, with Tobi Poster-Su (writer & performer) and Iskandar Sharazuddin (Director). They will provide insights into the artistic creation of ‘The Lonesome Death of Eng Bunker‘, whilst delving into some of the key themes of the show including fetishization, colonisation, race, and loss, and inviting questions from the audience.


Hosted by Katrina Man (Interim Co-Executive Director & Arts and Community Producer, Kakilang).

17-21 SEP
7:30 PM
£15 STANDARD
£13 CONCESSION

The Lonesome Death of Eng Bunker | Trailer

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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

Serving a menu of hot drinks, craft beers, wine and seasonal cocktails before and after every show and a full home-made food menu including freshly baked pastries, delicious cakes and savoury light bites from Friday – Sunday.

Content Warnings

This performance contains loud sounds, flashing and strobe lights. This performance references racism and radical oppression and includes sexual references

Find out more here.

Age Recommendation

14+

Duration

60m

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