Shanghai Dolls
A brilliant new play
Why see Shanghai Dolls?
A True Story
Shanghai Dolls is a gripping new play, based on a true story set in 20th Century China, by Amy Ng, playing at the Kiln Theatre. Directed by Katie Posner and with a creative team including designer Jean Chan and composer Nicola T. Chang, the production brings to life the untold story of two women whose paths would shape history in profoundly different ways.
What Is The Story?
In a rapidly changing China, two struggling actresses form an unbreakable bond while auditioning for Henrik Ibsen's play A Doll's House in 1930s Shanghai. As political turmoil intensifies, their lives take dramatically different paths; one rises to become China's first female director, while the other ascends to the top of the Communist Party as the architect of the Cultural Revolution. As friendship gives way to ideology, Shanghai Dolls examines the cost of loyalty and the inescapable truth that the personal is always political.
Key Information
Audience
14+
Dates
Finished 10 May
Creative
- By Amy Ng
- Directed by Katie Posner
Reviews
Customer reviews
1 reviews, average rating: (5.0 Stars)
T Fang
A Captivating Masterpiece: Shanghai Dolls
It’s been far too long since I’ve been so captivated by a play, and Shanghai Dolls is a stunning reminder of the power of live theatre.
This production grabs your attention and doesn’t let go. The scenes, sound, and set are meticulously crafted, but it’s the two lead Asian actresses, representing and carrying the play and who truly breathe life into this performance.
Shanghai Dolls offers a fresh, compelling perspective on significant historical events that are often overlooked. It brings to the forefront untold stories that deserve to be heard. The play seamlessly weaves themes of feminism, friendship, loyalty, and the inescapable truth that the personal is always political. It is both an educational and emotional journey, one that challenges our understanding of history while providing a deep, thought-provoking experience. ... Read more
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