The Soul of Chi'en Nu Leaves Her Body

T342826236
Chi'en Nu is to marry Wang Wen-Chu. But first he must travel and complete his studies. Abandoned, the young woman is heartbroken and shattered with love sickness. Far from home Want Wen-Chu thinks he sees his love on the riverbank. Is he in the company of spirits? Or can a soul leave a mortal body in search of love? Written during the Yuan dynasty of 14th century China, this was one of the first plays to include dialogue and poetic songs in the vernacular, attracting non-aristocratic audience to the theatre for the first time.

Author

Cheng Teh-Hui

Archive :: production:T342826236, play:S54194375, venue:V245

Performance

Venue	The Young Vic
	Other spaces: Maria/Clare
Town	West End
County	Greater London
From	8th June 2002
Opened	11th June 2002
To	29th June 2002
When	Mon-Sat 19:30, Mats Jun 22, 29 at 16:00
Prices	From £10.00. To £10.00.
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Company

Producer	Young Vic
Translation	Liu Jung-En
Director	Tom Wright
Design	Jon Bausor
Lighting	Philip Gladwell
Sound	Daniel Tomlinson
Performer	Emma Fildes
Performer	Sandy Grearson
Performer	Kate Webster
Performer	Brigid Zengeni

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