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A powerful contemporary reinterpretation inspired by the book, Journey to the West, this immersive performance follows an international student Wukong navigating the tension between parental love, expectations and personal freedom. Blending traditional shadow puppetry with digital technology, the work explores family bonds, identity, boundaries and coming-of-age across cultures.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Wukong and Kong is by Central Drama Lab | CCW China Season, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at C ARTS | C venues | C aurora, Lauriston Halls, 28 Lauriston Street, EH3 9DJ, 15 August to 18 August.
The show runs 40 minutes and is suitable for ages 0+. Tickets are £10.