China Doll
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CHINA DOLL
Written and Directed by Marjorie Chan
October 17 - 26, 2019 • MainStage
Presented in English with Traditional and Simplified Chinese Surtitles
Tickets from $29
Historical Drama
The daintier the foot, the more marriageable the girl
Bound by tradition, Su-Ling’s world is closing in around her. Her grandmother is determined that she will marry well and bring prosperity to them both. But when she learns to read, Su-Ling’s mind is opened to new possibilities, setting her on a dangerous path to independence.
Audience considerations: Mature Content. Recommended age: 15+
Running time: Approximately 2 hours (including a 20-minute intermission)
Note: For optimal viewing of the surtitles, we recommend sitting in Rows F to P.
舞台劇
《中國玩偶》
編劇及導演 陳以珏
2019年10月17日至26日·主舞台
加藝劇院
英語演出,繁、簡體中文字幕
一個少女尋找自由的故事
在上海居住的素玲是一位開通而聰明的少女,從小被婆婆紮腳。婆婆對孫女的終身大事滿懷期望,希望她能嫁入豪門,從此帶來她倆永遠的幸福。然而,素玲卻遇上了商店老闆,他教她識字,閱讀,突然間素玲的世界被擴闊了。素玲成長為一位獨立的女性,她所作的抉擇卻影響了身邊所有人。
門票$29 $46 $55
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舞台剧
《中国玩偶》
编剧及导演 陈以珏
2019年10月17日至26日·主舞台
加艺剧院
英语演出,繁、简体中文字幕
一个少女寻找自由的故事
在上海居住的素玲是一位开通而聪明的少女,从小被婆婆扎脚。婆婆对孙女的终身大事满怀期望,希望她能嫁入豪门,从此带来她俩永远的幸福。然而,素玲却遇上了商店老板,他教她识字,阅读,突然间素玲的世界被扩阔了。素玲成长为一位独立的女性,她所作的抉择却影响了身边所有人。
门票 $29 $46 $55
SHOWTIMES & SPECIAL EVENTS
OCTOBER 17 | THURSDAY | 8PM | PIZZA PREVIEW | GET TICKETS |
OCTOBER 18 | FRIDAY | 8PM | OPENING NIGHT | GET TICKETS |
OCTOBER 19 | SATURDAY | 2PM | GET TICKETS | |
OCTOBER 19 | SATURDAY | 8PM | GET TICKETS | |
OCTOBER 20 | SUNDAY | 2PM | GATEWAY FORUM | GET TICKETS |
OCTOBER 22 | TUESDAY | 1PM | TEA MATINEE | GET TICKETS |
OCTOBER 22 | TUESDAY | 8PM | GET TICKETS | |
OCTOBER 23 | WEDNESDAY | 8PM | WINE WEDNESDAY, AFTERPLAY | GET TICKETS |
OCTOBER 24 | THURSDAY | 8PM | TALKBACK | GET TICKETS |
OCTOBER 25 | FRIDAY | 8PM | AFTERPLAY | GET TICKETS |
OCTOBER 26 | SATURDAY | 8PM | GET TICKETS |
MANAMI HARA as Poa-Poa | Director MARJORIE CHAN |
DONNA SOARES as Ming/Ma-Ma | Set Design HEIPO LEUNG |
JOVANNI SY as Merchant Li | Costume Design AMY MCDOUGALL |
JENNIFER TONG as Su-Ling | Sound Design MISHELLE CUTTLER |
Lighting Design CHENGYAN BOON | |
Projection Design Team CHIMERIK似不像 (Sammy Chien, Chien Shanghan, Ivan So, Andie Lloyd) Featuring original calligraphy work by Jackson Chih-Hsiung Chien 簡志雄 |
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Stage Manager YVONNE YIP | |
Assistant Stage Manager JENNY KIM | |
Intimacy Director LISA GOEBEL | |
Surtitle Creator SARAH JANE PELZER | |
Surtitle Translator JOHNNY WU |
MEDIA
REVIEWS
"China Doll powerfully reaffirms the theme of women's awakening and emancipation with a highly sympathetic performance at its centre"—Vancouver Sun
"...outstanding performances by principal actors Jennifer Tong and Tokyo-born Manami Hara"—Review Vancouver
"China Doll is poignant and emotional."—Richmond Sentinel
PREVIEWS
After 15 years, playwright revisits play set in turn-of-20th-century China—Vancouver Sun
With China Doll, playwright Marjorie Chan steps into the history of foot-binding—The Georgia Straight
Vancouver Adventures: Our Picks for October 12 to 18—BC Living
Interview with Jennifer Tong & Jovanni Sy—CiTR Radio - Davie Radio
10 Vancouver arts shows to check out in October—Daily Hive
舞台劇《中國玩偶》列市公演—Ming Pao
探討中國女性紮腳史 《中國玩偶》加西首演—Sing Tao