DiaoChan: The Rise of the Courtesan

After the success of The Autumn of Han, Red Dragonfly Productions return with another exciting adaptation of a Chinese classic. Based on the ancient Chinese legend of DiaoChan, part of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, and known as the Chinese Macbeth, it is an epic story of lust, jealousy and revenge.

The Empire is in turmoil and the tyrant DongZhuo, with the great warrior LuBu at his side, is systematically putting to the sword all those who oppose him. The minister WangYun fears for the lives of his family, but when both DongZhuo and LuBu show a lustful interest in DiaoChan – a singing girl of WangYun’s household – she comes up with a plan that could solve both their problems – a plan that would see DongZhuo fall and see her rise to the ranks of the nobility.

Performed by a British East Asian cast in English and traditional Chinese costumes. This production is supported using funding from the Unity Theatre Trust and Arts Council England.

Suitable for +12 year olds.

Thursday 3 March 2016
Square Chapel Centre for the Arts, 10 Square Road, Halifax HX1 1QG
Evening: 8pm
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