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Review | The Blue Dragon (Le Dragon Bleu)
By Angela Jung and Jocelyn Gan
In case you haven't heard, Robert Lepage is in town, and we at Schema are very excited. We've already posted two articles telling you about the new play The Blue Dragon/Le Dragon bleu a few days ago and last month too. And after finally seeing the play, now playing at SFU Woodward's Fei and Milton Wong Experimental Theatre, we have concluded that this is a must-see event.
Robert Lepage, playwright, director, dancer, and creative visionary, proved once again why he is one of Canada's greatest theatre minds. For an entire 80-minute performance (sans intermission), three actors controlled and compelled the entire audience and it was an amazing sight to see.
We don't want to say too much without spoiling the experience for you, but we were rather impressed by Lepage's Mandarin-speaking skills. Now, don't worry if you don't understand the language, because this high-tech play displays subtitles—among many other multi-sensory surprises on the screen. Kind of makes us wonder why more plays haven't jumped on the bandwagon yet!
Visually, The Blue Dragon is absolutely stunning and mesmerizing. From scene to scene, Lepage creates moments of dream-like images. Thus, the notion of a "blue dream" is not a far-fetched statement for this production. The dream-like quality that is present throughout the play is used to enhance the aesthetic appeal of it. Like a waterfall, the visual appeal is powerful yet subtlety gentle, loud like the crashing falls, but quiet as the water flows away.
We truly enjoyed Lepage's The Blue Dragon, so be sure to purchase your tickets from the official Vancouver2010 website soon!
The last date to watch this play is on February 28, 2010.
Feel free to share with us your own review in the comment section!
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