Wang Chong (director)


Wang Chong is an award-winning avant-garde theatre director and translator. His works have been performed in 16 countries, gaining both popular and critical acclaim. Wang has become the leading force of Chinese experimental theatre for his explorations in multimedia performance and documentary theatre.

Life

Wang graduated from Peking University with a degree in law and economics. Since then, he has studied theatre in China and the U.S., working with influential directors Lin Zhaohua and Robert Wilson.
In 2008, Wang Chong founded Théatre du Rêve Expérimental, a Beijing-based performance group. It soon became one of the most active touring companies in China. His works include: The Warfare of Landmine 2.0, winning 2013 Festival/Tokyo Award; Lu Xun, noted by The Beijing News as The Best Chinese Performance of Year 2016; Teahouse 2.0, winning One Drama Award The Best Little Theater Performance of Year 2017; Thunderstorm 2.0, noted as one of The Best Ten Little Theatre Works in China, 1982-2012.
At the start of year 2016, Wang stopped using cellphone and social networks. He currently lives in The De-electrified Territory, a self-designed Beijing apartment that has no electricity and no electronics.

Theatre Works

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