Tour of Wajdi Mouawad’s “Littoral” in China

For the very first time, Wajdi Mouawad’s play was performed in China. “Littoral,” the first installment of the “Blood of Promises” series, was a huge hit with Chinese audiences. This iconic work by Wajdi Mouawad, translated into Chinese by Wang Jing, transcended cultural boundaries and deeply moved the audience during the performances. ©Wuzhen Theatre Festival Date: October 25–27, 2024 – Wuzhen Theatre Festival – Wuzhen Grand Theatre November 1–3, 2024 – Beijing People’s Art International Drama Festival – Cao Yu Theatre ©Wuzhen Theatre Festival In addition to the performances, Wajdi Mouawad participated in two discussions rich in exchange with Chinese performing arts professionals and the public. October 26 at the Wuzhen Theatre Festival: A fascinating dialogue moderated by SU Xiaojun, director and actor, featuring WANG Jing, author, director, playwright, and translator of “Littoral,” MA Wenqi, professor at the Central Academy of Drama in China, and HUANG Jue, theater critic and director of the Academy’s Art Institute ©Wuzhen Theatre Festival November 3 at the Beijing People’s Art International Drama Festival: A second discussion moderated by TANG Ye, featuring Wang Jing and HUANG Jue © Date: October 25–27, 2024 – Wuzhen Theatre Festival – Wuzhen Grand Theatre November 1–3, 2024 – Beijing People’s Art International Drama Festival – Cao Yu Theatre