An unlikely duet for Ernie, 18, and Gerard, 73.

There are 55 years between them.

Both are highly skilled performers. Ernie is a boxer, singer and National Youth Dance Company alumnus. Gerard arrived at Stacked Wonky after working with the likes of Improbable Theatre, Punchdrunk and Stan’s Cafe.

They like and trust each other.

The duet is Ernie's idea, made possible by partners willing to commission an intuitive young choreographer.

Join the performance as it weaves its way through private and public, intimate and exposed spaces this summer. You will find Gerard with his "in memoriam" bench looking for a good spot.


Devised & performed by Gerard Bell and Ernie Shorten

Choreography Ernie Shorten

Music Sebastian Tesouro

Design Angie Newbold

Photography Jon Barrett & Rod Higginson

Produced by Stacked Wonky



  • A duet for the two ends of life

Tour Dates 2025

Preview
28 June

Fringe TheatreFest,
Barnstaple

3.30 pm

Green Lanes

6.30 pm
Outside St Anne’s

8.30 pm
Riverside

Pay-what-you-will

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6 September

Welcomer Weekender Festival,
Ilfracombe

2.30 pm & 6.30 pm

Meeting point: Landmark Theatre

Free

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4 July

East Quay,
Watchet

6 pm

intimate performance
limited tickets

Free

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5 July

East Quay,
Watchet

11 am

intimate performance
limited tickets

2 pm
public performance
un-ticketed

Free

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5 September

Welcomer Weekender Festival,
Ilfracombe

4 pm

Meeting point: Landmark Theatre

Free

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Running time
15 minutes

Suitable for all ages


Photographs courtesy of Jon Barrett & Rod Higginson