Wukong and Kong tells the story of Wukong, a Chinese international student raised under the strict planning of his parents, as he struggles between love and control,de-pendence and self-discovery.

Inspired by Sun Wukong from Journey to the West, the production combines trational Chinese shadow puppetry with digital technology, creating a theatrical language where myth and reality intertwine. One of its distinctive features is the use of two parallel timelines, allowing the story to unfold through memory, imagination, and reality while gradually building suspense.

Starting from the experiences of East Asian families, Wukong and Kong opens a wider conversation about family relationships across cultures. It explores how love can become pressure, how protection can turn into control, and how different generations

struggle to understand one another, inviting global audiences to reflect on affection, boundaries, growth, and reconciliation.

Rooted in the lived experiences of East Asian families, Wukong and Kong uses Chinese opera, shadow puppetry, and contemporary theatre to create a dialogue between parents and children, offering audiences a moment of reflection, healing, and reconciliation.

The production was presented at the 2026 Avignon Off Festival and has been invited to participate in the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where it will also be showcased as part of the opening ceremony programme.