SNOW IN MIDSUMMER Shaw Festival 2024

SNOW IN MIDSUMMER Shaw Festival 2024
A haunting story about a restless spirit in search of revenge.
JACKIE MAXWELL STUDIO THEATRE
August 8 – October 5, 2024

Part ghost story. Part murder mystery. Part thriller. This is the tale of Dou Yi, a young widow who is executed for committing murder. Before the sentence is passed, she places a curse on her town: if she is innocent, snow will fall in the middle of the summer and a devastating drought will bring people to their knees. Years later, all hope for salvation rests on a businesswoman and her young daughter. Can they make things right? Will the weather change? Adapted from a 13th century drama from the Yuan Dynasty, this contemporary update by Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig is utterly spellbinding.

MATURE CONTENT
By Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig
Based on the classical Chinese drama,
The Injustice to Dou E That Moved Heaven and Earth
By Guan Hanqing
Directed by Nina Lee Aquino
Set designed by Camellia Koo
Costumes designed by Joanna Yu
Lighting designed by Michelle Ramsay

Recurring Event: Yes

Start: 08/08/2024 / End: 10/05/2024
Website: SNOW IN MIDSUMMER Shaw Festival 2024

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