waiting for a train at the bus stop
Mwansa Phiri
Wed 2nd Aug - Sun 27th Aug 2023
Time: 14:50 ( 60 mins )
Genre: Theatre, Eclipse
Age: 14+
Warning: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of sexual violence, Strong language/swearing.
“17 minutes. That’s how long it takes to die by train. I looked it up once”
Chilufya - you can call her Chili - doesn’t know whether she is coming or going. Which makes perfect sense since her name literally means ‘the lost one’ and lost is exactly how she’s felt most of her life. Struggling with low self-esteem and a waning sense of self, she finds herself being drawn into a dangerously controlling relationship. Interweaving spoken word theatre with Zambian oral traditions this dark comedy is a solo show exploring coercive control, cultural identity, and mental health.
Keep It Fringe Fund Award Winner '23
LET Award Shortlist '23
Chilufya - you can call her Chili - doesn’t know whether she is coming or going. Which makes perfect sense since her name literally means ‘the lost one’ and lost is exactly how she’s felt most of her life. Struggling with low self-esteem and a waning sense of self, she finds herself being drawn into a dangerously controlling relationship. Interweaving spoken word theatre with Zambian oral traditions this dark comedy is a solo show exploring coercive control, cultural identity, and mental health.
Keep It Fringe Fund Award Winner '23
LET Award Shortlist '23
"This is an intriguing one" The Independent
Image: Denis Ntege
