Destiny, power, and rebellion collide in these sweeping fantasies where ambition runs deep and the price of peace may be everything.
In Roanne Lau’s The Serpent Called Mercy, a debt-ridden slumdog and her only friend enter a brutal arena of sun-cursed beasts for quick coin. But fame comes at a cost, and in this Malaysian Chinese–inspired epic, Lythlet soon finds herself caught in a game of politics and betrayal, where the true monsters lie beyond the ring.
In Gourav Mohanty’s Dance of Shadows, the Conclave of Peace in the Tree Cities promises unity—but peace is the perfect time to plant the seeds of war. With pirate queens, plague-hunting librarians, and vengeful assassins at play, the world teeters on the edge of chaos as the Son of Darkness rises. The only way forward may just be through a heist.
In Maithree Wijesekara’s The Prince Without Sorrow, a peace-seeking prince and a pacifist witch shackled by revenge find themselves on opposite sides of a dying empire. Inspired by the Mauryan Empire, this fierce tale of curses, nature spirits, and royal downfall forces Ashoka and Shakti to choose: save their kingdom or burn it to ash.
About the event
Running time: 55 minutes
Price: £5.50 - (plus 50p booking fee)
This event takes place in Zoom Webinar.
A recording of this event will be available to catch-up on our YouTube until Sunday 13th July 2025. Ticket holders and weekend pass owners will receive the catch-up link automatically after the festival. Please keep an eye on your SPAM.
Joining us at the Pleasance? We will be showing the digital events on a big TV in the Music Room. Free with a weekend pass, or please purchase a £6 digital ticket.