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Wild Swans

A Young Vic/American Repertory Theater/Actors Touring Company co-production

Wild Swans

by Jung Chang
adapted by Alexandra Wood
directed by Sacha Wares


13 April - 13 May 2012

Main House

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THE WORLDWIDE BESTSELLER ON STAGE

China at the heart of the 20th century. A nation transformed beyond recognition. 

Through the eyes of one fiercely courageous family, Wild Swans takes us on a journey from the early days of Communist hope and struggle, through the chaos and confusion of Mao's Cultural Revolution to the birth of a superpower. 

An astonishing human story, Wild Swans has sold 13 million copies in 36 languages, making it the best-selling non-fiction book in British publishing history. 

This first ever stage version brings together Jung Chang with playwright Alexandra Wood, director Sacha Wares, designer Miriam Buether and Beijing video artist Wang GongXin.

'Immensely moving... unforgettable.'
Sunday Times on the book Wild Swans

'Extraordinary... a masterpiece.'
Sunday Telegraph on the book Wild Swans


World Stages London

Performances

7:30pm
Wednesday & Saturday matinees (25, 28 April, 2, 5, 9, 12, 13 May): 2:30pm

Tickets

Tickets: £29.50, £25, £17.50, £10
Previews: (13 - 19 April) £17.50, £10

A limited number of discounts are available for each performance. Early booking is advised.

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Seating

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Food & drink

The Cut Bar & Restaurant at the Young Vic serves an inspired mix of classic and original play-themed dishes create an exciting menu from fresh, free-range and organic ingredients. 

Visit The Cut Bar's website.

In the press

Jung Chang and David Lan talk to The Independent about Wild Swans

Young Vic staging a worldwide bestseller, reports The Mail Online

Creative team

Set Miriam Buether
Costume Tom Rand
Video Wang GongXin
Sound Gareth Fry
Light D M Wood
Choreography Leon Baugh
Projection Tim Reid
Music Joanna Zenghui Qiu
UK Casting Julia Horan CDG
US Casting Zoe Rotter

Cast

Oliver Biles
Eric Chan
Annie Chang
Ka-Ling Cheung
Victor Chi
Celeste Den
Joanne Fong
Jon Kit Lee
Orion Lee
Katie Leung
Jennifer Lim
Les J N Mau
Ron Nakahara
Zenghui Qiu
Julyana Soelistyo 

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