An intimate and thrillingly story of survival
A mysterious virus spreads across the globe. Cities fall silent. The undead roam.
A lone survivor seals themself inside bunker B-103 after a mysterious virus wipes out humanity. As isolation takes hold, the line between survival and living begins to blur. Now they must decide: is survival enough — or should they open the bunker door.
Casting has been announced for the world premiere of cult Korean one-person rock musical The Last Man, as director Daljung Kim brings together Lex Lee and Nabi Brown, who share the central role across the run, performing on alternate nights and offering distinct interpretations of the survivor.
Lex Lee is a Kiwi-Korean actor based in London. With a background spanning theatre and performance across New Zealand, Australia, and Berlin. Nabi Brown is a recent graduate of Trinity Laban.
Joining the creative team are lyrics, musical supervisor co-orchestrator and arranger Gabriel Chernick, set designer Shankho Chaudhuri, lighting designer Cheolmin Cho, sound designer Liam McDermott and costume designer Anna Kelsey.
The cult hit that has built a passionate fanbase not only in Seoul but also in China, The Last Man has been newly reimagined for English-speaking audiences in this premiere, inviting audiences deep into a bunker for an intimate experience of one individual’s struggle to hold on to hope, connection, and humanity.
In this new English-language adaptation by Jishik Kim and Seungyeon Kwon, with dramaturgy by Jethro Compton, the piece blends gig, existential thriller, and social commentary, following the eponymous survivor who appears to be the last human alive after a zombie apocalypse. Driven by a live rock score, dark humour, and psychological tension, The Last Man tells an intimate and thrillingly suspenseful story of survival, resilience, and what it takes to remain human in a frightening and uncertain world.
The running time is approximately 1 hour 40 plus interval. Age guidance is 14+.
Southwark Playhouse Elephant1 Dante Place, London SE11 4RX.
Friday 8 May to Saturday 13 June.
Booking and full details: southwarkplayhouse.co.uk
