Two Gun Cohen – The Improbable True Story
Theatre (new writing, true-life)
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Venue 39theSpace on the Mile - Space 3
- 19:35
- Aug 7-12
- 55 minutes
- Country: United Kingdom - England
- Group: WP Drama
- Warnings and additional info: None
- Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
- Policy applies to: Children under 18 months
Description
How did a Jewish immigrant to London's East End end up as a General in the Chinese army and become "Two Gun" Cohen? This incredible true story is recounted by Cohen from his cell in a Japanese prison in 1941 as he suffers cruel interrogation. A wild child, boxer, pickpocket, Borstal prisoner, Canadian rancher, gambler, nefarious businessman, soldier in WW1, politician, raconteur, hero to the Canadian Chinese community and at the forefront of history as ADC to Sun Yat Sen, a founding father of modern China and Taiwan.Please note that while all media gallery content is provided by verified members of the event, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society does not review or approve this content before it is posted. Reports of inappropriate content or copyright infringement can be directed to [email protected].
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