Rhinoceros in Love leaves traditional Chinese theatre somewhere in its dust.

Weaving between tragedy and comedy, Rhinoceros in Love sketches out the tale of rhinoceros-keeper Ma Lu, a man who develops a dangerous romantic fascination with the woman of his dreams: his neighbor, the uncompromising and unobtainable Mingming. Ma has done everything to win her heart, but is overwhelmed by deep desperation. One night, Ma, mad and stubborn as a rhinoceros, kidnaps Mingming in the name of love. The rhinoceros with its poor vision serves as a metaphor for those who are deeply in love and blinded by the sadness of unrequited love.

The play employs symbolism, metaphors, satire, as well as pop songs and a waterfall "stage spectacular", breaking a decades-old tradition of Chinese drama dominated by simple performances. Despite early criticism, the drama was an immediate success artistically and commercially, and is considered a milestone in the development of Chinese experimental drama.

Links:
http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/theatre/love-finds-a-way-to-put-new-life-into-theatre-20110926-1kteb.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_r9iyO7JOiw

Performed in Mandarin with English surtitles (resource of surtitles available on booking).

Teachers note: Contains coarse language, simulated cigarette smoking

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