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Synopsis
Inside a suitcase lives an old man who makes wings for children around the world. One day, he uses the last of his strength to make a pair for himself. As he takes flight, he spots an injured dog. Puppetry, movement and live music tell the story of their unexpected encounter.
Production poster
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Creative team
- Directors
- Liu Xiaoyi / Zhang Zhixiong
- Writer
- Liu Xiaoyi
- Visual design & fabrication
- Lu Sha
- Puppet making
- Liu Xiaoyi
- Production
- Duoduo
- Original music
- Wu Kai
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Performance history
Touring locations
Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Hangzhou, Shenyang, Huangshi, Wuxi, Wuzhen, Qinhuangdao, Yinchuan
Suitcase Mini Theatre · Series highlights
- Television
- Performed on Hunan TV’s variety programme Back to Field (向往的生活)…
- Festivals
- Wuzhen Theatre Festival; Shenzhen Nanshan Arts Festival; Shanghai Jing’an Theatre Valley…
- Theatres
- Shenzhen Pingshan Poly Theatre; Hangzhou Butterfly Theatre; Shaanxi Grand Theatre; Yinchuan Yao Theatre; Suzhou Poly Grand Theatre; Xi’an Guohe Theatre; Aranya A Theatre…
On television
The Wing Maker, from the Suitcase Mini Theatre series, has appeared on these Chinese television programmes. The company has also been invited to other variety programmes.
- Drama Life (戏剧新生活)
- Back to Field (向往的生活)
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Touring & technical information
Suitable venues include black-box and small theatres, festival sites and open spaces including outdoor venues, shopping atriums, campsites, markets and theatre foyers. Contact us for technical requirements and international touring arrangements.
Touring party
4people
2 performers, 1 tour leader, 1 publicity representative
Contact us for details.
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On stage
