Stan Lai's Epic Play Pays Homage to COVID-19 Workers

The cast of "A Dream Like a Dream" pays homage to frontline workers in the fight against COVID-19 during its performance in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, April 22, 2021. (Magnificent Culture/Handout via Xinhua)

WUHAN, April 23 (Xinhua) -- "A Dream Like a Dream," an epic theatrical production by acclaimed American-born Chinese playwright and director Stan Lai, kicked off its national tour Thursday in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province.

The performance staged in the city was a special event for those who worked on the frontline during the fight against COVID-19 as a tribute to their heroic deeds.

During the eight-hour play, more than 100 characters travel through time and space and unfold interwoven stories about the search for the true meaning of life, presenting the audience with a dream-like, immersive experience.

The play will be staged in other cities including Qingdao, Chengdu, Changsha, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Xiamen, Zhengzhou and Beijing.

Source: Xinhua