Founded in 1992, the Asphodel Theatre Company (Compagnie du Théâtre des Asphodèles) became in 15 years one of the main European companies specialized in Commedia dell' Arte.
Proposing a revisited version of this performing art able to form a perfect balance between tradition and modernity, the Asphodel Theatre Company’s new play is based on the aesthetic encounter between the Commedia dell' arte and the Chinese Opera.
Indeed, these two dramatics forms have the elements of immediate acknowledgment of the character as the mask, the make-up or the costume.
The play « Arlequin Travels in China » symbolizes the encounter of these two cultures that have considered body movement as an art in their respective continents and where a variety of disciplines are performed.
The goal of this long-term project is the exchange and the transmission of knowledge.
Based on a simple plot including conspiracy, adventure and wedding, the play will present the wonderful richness of the cultural sharing between these 2 traditions.
To make the play understandable by everyone, focus will be made on universality and timelessness of body movements.
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