A duet for the two ends of life.

Ernie is 18, 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 public and private, intimate and open 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

Produced by Stacked Wonky


  • "This was so, so good"

    Sarah Easter Collins, Author

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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4 July


East Quay,
Watchet

6 pm

intimate performance
limited tickets

Free

5 July


East Quay,
Watchet

11 am

intimate performance
limited tickets
2 pm
public performance
un-ticketed

Free

5 September


Welcomer Weekender Festival,
Ilfracombe

4 pm

Meeting point: Landmark Theatre

£5 (under 16s free)

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6 September


Welcomer Weekender Festival,
Ilfracombe

2.30 pm & 6.30 pm

Meeting point: Landmark Theatre

£5 (under 16s free)

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Running time
15 minutes

Suitable for all ages


Photographs courtesy of Jon Barrett