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The True History of the Tragic Life & Triumphant Death of Julia Pastrana, the Ugliest Woman in the World


Originally produced in complete darkness, The True History challenges participants to connect emotionally with Julia’s story. Julia Pastrana, a Mexican woman who was born with two rare genetic conditions, lived a life of ridicule and spectacle as she was dragged around the world as a feature in a freakshow. While most find peace in death Julia did not, as her remains and those of her infant son, who died in childbirth, would be showcased across the world until the 1970s. At a time where human and women's rights are a major part of the cultural conversation, Julia's story could not be more relevant.

This unique aural experience transforms audiences' homes to an in-theatre experience with the help of Dolby Atmos technology. 

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