Infatuation, Honour & Sexual Ownership
The Possessed
Dates
2003
Melbourne season - Chapel off Chapel
(12 - 28 June)
Set in the confines of a mysterious Chinese pawnshop, The Possessed tells the story of Jinshan, an old man who, desperate to assert his masculinity and to secure his family’s honour, purchases a very young bride. When his attempts to provide an heir are unsuccessful, his frustration turns to violence. Immersed in his own needs, Jinshan fails to notice his nephew’s obsession with his beautiful wife and a mounting passion for revenge.
Performed in English, with English and Mandarin surtitles.
Composed by
Julian YuWritten by
Glenn Perry (after the novel that inspired Zhang Yimou's film 'Judou')Direction
Douglas HortonMusical Direction
Brett KellySet & Costume Design
Philip RolfeLighting Design
Paul JacksonCast includes
Shu-Cheen Yu, Gary Rowley, Raymond Khong, Ying Xu