Kino is a poor fisherman. When the gods bless him with a pearl of unimaginable beauty his dreams for his family can finally be realized. The world he knows and trusts starts to disintegrate as people from his village gossip and judge, while people of better fortune -- his doctor, his priest, the pearl buyers -- wear masks of friendship as they deceive and manipulate him. Soon Kino and his family must flee in order to survive and protect their newfound wealth. Driven to a primal state of fear and fury Kino is confronted with a terrible choice.

Split Knuckle Theatre make their explosive Edinburgh Fringe debut at Hill Street Theatre with an original poetic and captivating adaptation of John Steinbeck’s classic. Fusing live music, rhythm, and physical theatre. The Pearl is a dynamic, spellbinding ensemble performance that is sharp, surprising and full of tireless energy.