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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.T01621927531Company 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). Performer Matthew Aubrey (Ti Miming). Performer Adam Burton (The Assassin). Performer Joe Dixon (Tu'an Gu). Performer Jake Fairbrother (Cheng Bo). Performer Lloyd Hutchinson (Han Jue). Performer Youssef Kerkour (Captain of the Guard). Performer Chris Lew Kum Hoi (Ghost of Dr Cheng's Son / Demon Mastiff). Performer Siu Hun Li (Demon Mastiff / Guard). Performer Patrick Romer (Gongsun). Performer James Tucker (Zhao Dun). Performer Graham Turner (Dr Cheng). Performer Stephen Ventura (Emperor Ling). Performer Philip Whitchurch (Wei Jang). Performer Lucy Briggs-Owen (The Princess). Performer Nia Gwynne (Dr Cheng's Wife). Performer Susan Momoko Hingley (Princess' Maid). Performer Joan Iyiola (Demon Mastiff). | |
| 30 Oct 12 to 28 Mar 13 | Swan Theatre, Stratford-Upon-Avon :: V136 listing details L1196726991 |
