Experience hosted by Punchdrunk
“AS THE SMOKE SOARS ON WINGS TO HEAVEN, SO SINKS OUR CITY”
In the smouldering promise of the fall of Troy, a mythical world of Gods and mortals rises from the ashes.
As Greece teeters on the brink of victory, the neon backstreets of Downtown Troy give way to a sprawling labyrinth hiding secrets even the prophecies could not foretell.
In this colossal playground, the furies watch on as mortals play out their fate.
And as night falls, the city comes alive.
One last time.
Running Time: The performance lasts up to three hours and there are six entry times. Early slots are recommended for those
Staff Pick
-Shelley Snyder
The host with the most, the absolute toast of the realm: Punchdrunk welcomes the world into The Burnt City, a sprawling labyrinth built on the banks of the Thames, offering a monumental adventure through a mythic war.
Close to a hundred luxuriously detailed rooms and spaces to explore while the narrative plays out. Donning Punchdrunk’s signature white domino mask, guests are turned loose in the middle of the Trojan War and left to find their own path. A sharp visitor might pre-study the Wikipedia summaries of Euripedes’ Hecuba and Aeschylus’ Agamemnon before arriving just to have an idea of the narrative,
Audience Role
You will explore a complete sensory world at your own pace, experiencing scenes in a non-linear way as the story unfolds around you.
The performance lasts up to three hours and
Content Advisories
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Flashing lights
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Fog/haze
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Discussions of sex/intimacy
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Moments of darkness
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Depictions of sex
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Depictions of sexual violence
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Nudity
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Blood/gore
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Simulated gun shots/violence
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Depictions of physical abuse
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Depictions of emotional abuse
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Simulated murder/homicide
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Death of a friend/family member
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16 +
Interaction Advisories
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Moderate (familial) contact
Mobility Advisories
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Extended standing
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Walking
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Stairs
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Mandatory bag check
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Event is wheelchair accessible.
Sexual Advisories
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This production deals with themes of war and family tragedy. You may encounter stories that feature sexual, physical or emotional abuse, death or dying, blood, animal cruelty or animal death, kidnapping and nudity.
Punchdrunk
Hosting immersive events on EI since October, 2021
Widely recognised as the explosive spark which ignited the immersive entertainment industry, Punchdrunk creates work that disrupts the theatrical norm and places audiences at the very heart of the action.