Théâtre du Rêve Expérimental (薪传实验剧团) is a Beijing-based performance group. It is dedicated to produce avant-garde performance. Its founder and artistic director is Wang Chong (王翀), an award-winning director and translator. He has studied and worked with directors Lin Zhaohua and Robert Wilson.
Since its founding, Théâtre du Rêve Expérimental has mounted 17 shows and has performed in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, U.S., Canada, U.K., the Netherlands and France. It is one of the most active touring companies from China and the youngest Chinese theatre group to tour internationally.
The Warfare of Landmine 2.0 won 2013 Festival/Tokyo Award.
Style The group does not limit its style to Eastern or Western theatre. Multi-media, performance art, and the harsh reality of Chinese society emerge on the stage altogether, creating a unique experience for the spectators.
Productions Title Text Time of Premiere Tour Constellations Nick Payne 2014, Chinese language premiere Beijing, Shanghai Ghosts 2.0 Henrik Ibsen 2014, world premiere Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai The Warfare of Landmine 2.0 Wang Chong and Zhao Binghao 2013, world premiere Tokyo, Hangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin Kurukulla Zhao Binghao 2013, world premiere New York Ibsen in One Take Oda Fiskum after Henrik Ibsen 2012, world premiere Beijing, Rotterdam, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Oslo, Adelaide The Flowers on the Sea 2.0 Wang Chong after Han Bangqing 2012, world premiere Shanghai The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs Mike Daisey 2012, Chinese language premiere Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, Wuxi, Taicang The Chairs 2.0 Devised 2012, world premiere Toga, Toyama, Beijing Thunderstorm 2.0 Wang Chong after Cao Yu 2012, world premiere Beijing, Taipei Central Park West Woody Allen 2011, Chinese language premiere Beijing, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Zhengzhou, Changsha, Ningbo, Shanghai, Taipei, Tianjin Hamletmachine Heiner Muller 2010, China mainland premiereSee http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/life/2010-09/25/content_11343867.htm Beijing, Hangzhou, Avignon The Peking OperaTION N/A 2010, world premiere Beijing, Shanghai Crave Sarah Kane 2009, China mainland premiere Beijing Self-accusation Peter Handke 2009, China mainland premiere Beijing, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shanghai, London The Vagina Monologues Eve Ensler 2009, China mainland premiereSee Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Changsha, Hangzhou, Tianjin e-Station N/A 2008, world premiere Beijing, New York, Quebec, Edinburgh, Shanghai
See also Wang Chong
External links theatreRE.com Official site Press Coverage
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