Edinburgh Festival Fringe Dance Physical Theatre and Circus

Zhuangzi’s Dream

The Central Academy of Drama (Beijing, China)
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora 4–11 Aug
main house 14.50 50min
August 2025
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This experimental physical theatre piece boldly deconstructs the philosophical classic Zhuang Zhou, Dreams of a Butterfly and the folk-legend, Zhuang Zhou Tests His Wife, to explore the essence of humanity, love and existence. Set in the lacquer garden of the Warring States period, the work blends traditional shadow puppetry, stylised Chinese opera and avant-garde theatrical language. The surreal world, inspired by Tao philosophy, intertwines reality and illusion. The audience embarks on a philosophical journey that asks , how does one prove existence? and touches upon the true nature of life itself. Performed in Mandarin.

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