“A Dream Like a Dream” Returns to the Stage After Ten Years
After a decade of captivating audiences, the Yanghua version of “A Dream Like a Dream” has returned to the Beijing Poly Theater, where it continues to captivate audiences with its epic and multi-dimensional storytelling.
The play centers around Patient No. 5’s pursuit of the mystery of his life, spanning nearly a hundred years and various locations including Taipei, Paris, Normandy, and Shanghai.
The play features a circular three-dimensional stage structure and a split-shot narrative technique, creating a captivating and confusing storyline.
“Like a Dream” is a story-telling play with a serial structure, focusing on the confusing encounters of Patient No. 5, the ups and downs of Gu Xianglan’s life, and various other characters with intertwined stories. The characters carry heavy burdens and showcase resilience in the face of misfortune.
The director’s ingenious design and the use of a circular narrative structure create a captivating and immersive viewing experience for the audience, with the play beginning and ending with death, blurring the boundaries between dreams and reality.
The play continues to embrace the classic value of traveling through time and not growing old through its charming stories and noble humanity.
The audience-friendly format of the performance allows the theme to be conveyed smoothly and touchingly, providing a captivating and emotional experience for viewers.
With its captivating and epic storytelling, “A Dream Like a Dream” continues to triumph on the stage, showcasing the timeless and interconnected nature of life, dreams, and reality.