Aquatic
T726568989
Adapted from the famous ancient Chinese writer Pu Song Ling's Strange Stories from the Chinese Studio, Aquatic tells the story of a water ghost living in a deep river. In order to leave the cold river and go to his next life, the water ghost needs to find a drowning human to be his replacement, but in a remote place like this there are few passersby. The water ghost has no chance to put his plan into action, until one day something unexpected happens....
Archive :: production:T726568989, play:S01551589876, venue:V182
Production details
Throughout the 65 minute performance, each actor wears a Noah mask which represents different kinds of human traits. So, the play not only tells a ghost story, but also tries to convey the special Chinese cultural concept of 'Yin-Yang'. We believe that some interesting discussions and exchanges could result from a Chinese ghost performing on an international stage.
