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Theatre hits in the line-up
The Straits Times
|December 09, 2024
The 23rd edition of the festival will feature works by novelist Lao She, writer-director Wu Nien-jen and more
Two blockbuster theatre productions from China and Taiwan will anchor the 2025 Huayi - Chinese Festival of Arts.
Novelist Lao She's Rickshaw Boy has been adapted for Beijing Artists Management Corp with a contemporary staging by writer-director Fang Xu.
Writer-director Wu Nien-jen's The Human Condition VIII tells the story of a retiree who strikes the lottery and has to manage the consequences.
The 23rd edition of the festival, organised by Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, will be on from Feb 7 to 16.
Early-bird tickets are on sale.
The Esplanade's senior producer Delvin Lee says that while Lao She's story may sound dated - focused on the life of a young rickshaw puller during the Republic of China era - the themes are evergreen.
"Just look at food delivery riders. They are all just trying to make an honest living and trying to get a better life."
Fang has also opted for a contemporary, high-energy staging with a 15-strong all-male cast, including opera actor Ren Yubin, who trained in dan (female) roles.
This story is from the December 09, 2024 edition of The Straits Times.
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