Watching a contemporary adaptation of the Chinese Classics, Dream of the Red Chamber with a serious migraine and fever. Didn't read the classic beforehand and trying to figure out the meaning of the metaphors and speech used in this stage play doesn't really help the throbbing pain in my head.
But I didn't regretted watching the show yesterday evening.
Yes the title of the show is interesting. But what attracts me was the use of twelve men to tell the stories of twelve women, their struggles and pain, which transcend sex (gender) and time. Those struggles, pain, desire and joy speaks to me and I am pretty sure, may speaks to most of us.
I guess one of the highlights of the show was the theme song, which probably sums up the main theme of the song, dreams and reality.
Makes me want to watch the other plays directed by this director.
Thanks to Jerviel Lim for asking me to watch this show, for buying the tickets and for taking care of me by buying me hot drink and food to ease my migraine during the intermission.
