The Orphan of Zhao

Swan Theatre, Stratford-Upon-Avon

Tuesday, 30th October 2012 to Thursday, 28th March 2013. Open 8th Nov 12.
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Tuesday, 30th October 2012 to Thursday, 28th March 2013. Open 8th Nov 12.
19:30. Nov 8 19:00. Dec 12, 15, 19, 22, Jan13 12, 19, 26, Feb13 20, 27, Mar13 2, 20, 23 Mats 13:30

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Swan Theatre

Stratford-Upon-Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 6BB

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Find the best The Orphan of Zhao play tickets at Swan Theatre, Stratford-Upon-Avon. In the aftermath of a violent coup, an epic story of self-sacrifice and revenge plays out as a young orphan discovers the shattering truth behind his childhood. Sometimes referred to as the Chinese Hamlet, and tracing its origins to the 4th century BC, The Orphan of Zhao was the first Chinese play to be translated in the West, and was adapted by Voltaire.

Performers Matthew Aubrey (Ti Miming), Adam Burton (The Assassin), Joe Dixon (Tu'an Gu), Jake Fairbrother (Cheng Bo), Lloyd Hutchinson (Han Jue), Youssef Kerkour (Captain of the Guard), Chris Lew Kum Hoi (Ghost of Dr Cheng's Son/Demon Mastiff), Siu Hun Li (Demon Mastiff/Guard), Patrick Romer (Gongsun), James Tucker (Zhao Dun), Graham Turner (Dr Cheng), Stephen Ventura (Emperor Ling), Philip Whitchurch (Wei Jang), Lucy Briggs-Owen (The Princess), Nia Gwynne (Dr Cheng's Wife), Susan Momoko Hingley (Princess' Maid), Joan Iyiola (Demon Mastiff). Company Royal Shakespeare Company. Adapted by James Fenton. Director Gregory Doran. Design Niki Doran. Lighting Tim Mitchell. Music Paul Englishby. Sound Martin Slavin. Director Will Tuckett (movement).

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The Orphan of Zhao at Swan Theatre, Stratford-Upon-Avon

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Listing: L1196726991
Production: T01621927531
Event: S1974808676
Venue: V136
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