Goldsmiths’ University of London & The Confusius Institute (London, UK)
再见 GOODBYE
A Cross Cultural Musical
Book and Lyrics by T. Michael Vest | Music by Jordan Clarke
Directed by Jack Paterson
Tristan Bates Theatre
As a couple, she from China and he from England, say goodbye at the airport, they relive their relationship, their joys, their mistakes, their challenges and their love. Told through song, dance and in two languages – English with Mandarin – 再见 Goodbye is a story for all who have faced the trials of international relationships exploring commonalities and differences between cultures, between nations and between lovers.
A biligual new musical in Mandarin and English, this new work fused cross-cultural and cultural exchange practices into bot the creation process and narrative.
Featuring:
Natalie Yeap, Samuel Haughton and Jiajing Zhang
Choreography by Roman Berry | Set, Costume & Media Design by Sachiko Yabe | Lighting Design by Hooman Shabahang | Co-Directed by Alanna Stone
Mandarin Text Translation by Quinn Lawrence, Audrey Guo, Chun-ju Lin and Jiajing Zhang
The Press
“Congratulations on a truly lovely show this evening! Excellent performances and wonderful music.”
Jo Ashe, Audience Memeber
“I had the privilege of watching 再见 Goodbye － stunning. I hope it does get revived at some point and if it does, I implore everyone to see it.”
Thom Sellwood, Audience Memeber
“The simple, elegant staging maximized the use of space and allowed the ensemble’s individual talents shine….some beautifully specific lighting, choreography, music direction and digital projection…Goodbye was a charming surprise.”
Dean Paul Gibson, Audience Member
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