In ancient China, the highest of ambitions was to pass the imperial examinations and become a civil servant. Dejected protagonist Lu has tried and failed the exams three times. On his way home Lu stops at an inn, but while waiting to be served his food he falls into a deep sleep in which he dreams of an entire well-spent life. Lu studies for exams, earns a degree, falls in love, gets married and has children, is condemned to death, is cleared of all charges, and slowly grows old. Just as his food is about to be served, the young man wakes and realises it was nothing but a dream.T2070157755Combining bold design with drama, stagecraft and symbolism, this contemporary telling of a classic Chinese play is the story of a man who dreams an entire life only to wake up in the inn where he started. Performed in in Mandarin with English surtitlesCompany Guangzhou Dramatic Arts Centre. Adapted by Yu Qingfeng. Adapted by Qu Zhaojie. Director Wang Xiaodi. Design Ji Qiao. Costume Li Raying. Design Yao Xiaoming (movement design). Lighting Xing Xin. Music Dong Weijie. Performer Li He (Lu). Performer Zeng Junhui (Cui). Performer Hu Wei (Dog / Foreman / Eldest Son). Performer Chen Huanhuan (Fire / County Official). Performer Guan Dongtian (Taoist Priest). Performer Sun Bo (Waiter / Old Maidservant). Performer Wang Fang (Donkey / Officer / Illegitimate Son). Performer Wang Ping (Rooster / Youngest Son). Performer Ma Junwen (Fire / Xiao). Performer Wan Jing (Fire / Pei). | |
| 25 Jan 18 to 27 Jan 18 | Hackney Empire, Outer London :: V309 listing details L1829552133 |
