Théatre du Rêve Expérimental (薪传实验剧团) is a Beijing-based performance group. It is dedicated to produce avant-garde performance and film. Its founder and artistic director is Wang Chong (王翀), an award-winning director and translator. He has studied and worked with renowned directors Lin Zhaohua and Robert Wilson.
Since its founding, Théatre du Rêve Expérimental has mounted 7 shows and has performed in China, Hong Kong, US, Canada, UK, and France. It is one of the most active touring companies from China and the youngest Chinese theatre group to tour internationally. e-Station, the original physical performance, was nominated for the best production of Mont-Laurier International Theatre Festival.
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The group does not limit its style to Eastern or Western theatre. Mask, Peking Opera, multi-media, performance art, Western postmodernism, and the harsh reality of Chinese society may emerge on the stage altogether, creating a unique experience for the spectators.
| Title | Text | Time of Premiere | Tour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Park West | Woody Allen | 2011, Chinese language premiere | Beijing, Shenzhen, Hangzhou |
| Hamletmachine | Heiner Muller | 2010, China mainland premiere | Beijing, Hangzhou, Avignon |
| The Peking OperaTION | N/A | 2010, world premiere | Beijing, Shanghai |
| Crave | Sarah Kane | 2009, China mainland premiere | Beijing |
| Self-accusation | Peter Handke | 2009, Chinese language premiere | Beijing, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shanghai, London |
| The Vagina Monologues | Eve Ensler | 2009, China mainland premiere | Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Changsha |
| e-Station | N/A | 2008, world premiere | Beijing, New York, Quebéc |