Throughout my time of working in China and setting up Hua Dan, I have been privileged to hear the stories of migrant, rural and urban women who have generously shared their experiences of what it means to be a woman in modern China today. Furthermore, as theatre people, stories are our medium of communication, windows throughContinue reading “Hua Dan Goes to Edinburgh Festival – making our Dumpling Dreams come true!”
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A story of eggs
When she was a little girl, Zhong Na used to collect eggs from the family chicken to give to her grandmother to sell. At the time, the family couldn’t afford to send her to school. But Zhong Na was determined to get herself an education, so she devised a plan….. Zhong Na figured her grandmotherContinue reading “A story of eggs”
Returning Home
Well, here I am, on the plane to Chengdu, my first trip back to China in over a year. I’ve missed the Hua Dan team. It’s been a rocky road for all of us, in one way or another, and I’m eager to be together again, after so long. I’m excited to be working withContinue reading “Returning Home”
Love Not Fear 