![]() Not only had the performers overcome the downpour that has been a feature of the Globe to Globe season’s first week, but the actors beautifully made do without costumes, wigs, masks and props, all of which were reported to be languishing in a tempest-tossed cargo container somewhere off these shores. The leading man's graceful gesture was followed by a visibly relieved and happy director (Wang Xiaoying) running up on stage to high five everyone in the 11-strong company (eight men, three women), making their UK debut. ![]() Wang has folded into his naturalism elements of classic Chinese theatre and the Beijing Opera Could it be a People's Republic tradition to forego particular mention of the individual in favour of the group?) ![]() (One has to guess by the way at who had which part, since the programme didn't marry the actors to their roles Zhang was first on the list, though, so one assumes he played the lead. ![]()
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