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Inspired by Zhuangzi’s parable of Hundun, this physically charged solo performance follows a woman living with depression as she sets out on seven journeys to escape pain. Each attempt seems to offer hope, yet leaves her more broken, as the things she once believed in slowly fall apart. Blending intense physical theatre with an emotional monologue, the piece becomes a raw encounter with herself. Pushed to the edge of death, she begins to question the need to understand and control everything, and finally finds a way to coexist with her pain.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Death of Hundun is by Wandi Liu, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Greenside @ George Street, The Royal Society of Edinburgh, 22-26 George Street, EH2 2PQ, 24 August to 29 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 18+. Tickets are £15. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes.