Timelessly evoking difficulties of growing up
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Award-winning drama 鈥淣iu Tianci鈥 will be staged at Shanghai Oriental Art Center on December 31 and January 1 to help usher in the New Year.
Adapted from Chinese author Lao She鈥檚 1934 novel of the same name, the play was awarded 鈥淧lay of the Year鈥 and 鈥淏est Scenic Design鈥 at the 2021 One Drama Awards, a prestigious event in the Chinese theater community honoring the latest productions and talent.
The play follows the growth of an abandoned child, adopted by a childless couple and given the name Niu Tianci.
The couple has a different way of educating the boy, and although he is well taken care of, he cannot become the inheritor of the family due to his identity.
Director Fang Xu worked on five of Lao鈥檚 works prior to 鈥淣iu Tianci,鈥 including 鈥淭he Life of Mine,鈥 鈥淓r Ma and Son鈥 and 鈥淐at Land.鈥
The Beijing-born director identifies with Lao, who was known for his vivid descriptions of working-class life in the Chinese capital.
According to Fang, who also co-wrote the adaptation, the story of Niu Tianci resonates in the modern era.
鈥淓verybody can become Niu Tianci,鈥 said Fang. 鈥淎ll the trouble and confusion a child encounters while growing up are similar regardless of the era. I believe everyone can see themselves in this story.鈥
The play features an all-male cast, and all female roles in the three-hour play are performed by male actors.
Another unique feature of the play is the protagonist carries a puppet through the performance, showcasing the outer manners and inner feelings of the role at the same time.
Dates: December 31 and January 1, 7:15pm
Tickets: 180-880 yuan
Venue: Shanghai Oriental Art Center
Address: 425 Dingxiang Road, Pudong New Area
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