From May to July this year, the original English play "No Survival" from London's West End will tour China for the first time, landing in more than ten cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou.
Poster of the drama "No Man Survived"
It is reported that the novel "No Man Survived" is the most satisfying work of "Queen of Mysteries" Agatha Christie, and the new English version of this domestic tour is directed by director Lucy Directed by lucy bailey. Tickets for Beijing Railway Station are now open.
"No One Survived" is one of the best-selling mystery novels. Since its publication in 1939, it has been translated into more than 50 languages, with a total sales volume of 100 million copies. It has been adapted into many films, dramas, comics, and games. . "No One Survived" created two modes of mystery novels: "nursery rhyme murder" and "isolated island mode", and thus became an immortal masterpiece of classical mystery.
Stills from the drama "No Survival"
The story tells the story of 10 people who do not know each other. For different reasons, they received an invitation from Owen, the owner of "Soldier Island", and landed on the isolated island. The guests have arrived, but the host has disappeared. What greets them is a mysterious voice accusing everyone of the evil in their hearts. Soon after, the people on the island mysteriously died one after another according to the prophecy in the ancient nursery rhyme "Ten Little Soldiers". In the end, "no one survived" on the island. Is it the judgment of God or the original sin of mankind? Is the murderer among these ten people, or is there someone else?
Out of love for this work, Agatha personally adapted the drama script. She put a lot of thought into putting the suspense of the text on the stage, and even got rid of the constraints of the novel and modified the ending to be extremely romantic.
The London West End version of the Chinese tour drama "No One Survived" is based on the ending of the novel. It not only retains Grandma's careful design of the dramatic stage language, but also returns to the classic suspenseful ending setting of "No One Survived" in the novel. .
This new English version of the play is directed by director Lucy Bailey. She has produced many high-scoring works: in her early years, she rose to prominence by directing "Baby Doll" written by Tennessee Williams, and later in many Shakespeare works; in recent years, her most representative works have all been with Agatha Regarding the show, "Witness for the Prosecution" has been praised by the media and audiences, and has been re-enacted continuously.
Stills from the drama "No Survival"
The new version of "No Survival" adopts a very novel approach in the creation and arrangement: It is very difficult to commit ten murders in a row. If you want to convince the audience, you need to grasp the fine boundaries and keep it interesting and interesting. Absolutely terrifying balance. This time, the director puts people in the same space and watches their words and deeds. What is presented to the audience is the boundless blue water surrounding the island from the perspective of the protagonist, and the horror accompanied by the sound of waves, seagulls, and roaring sounds. Countdown.
The original London West End version of "There Will Be No Survivors" invites British film and television stars to join the cast. Nearly half of the cast will seamlessly land in China for tour. Joseph Beatty, Jeffrey Kissoon and other veteran actors will also come to China. , appeared in major theaters with pure British style.
British professional drama media "Theatre Scotland" said: ""No One Survived" is a clever and tortuous journey of doubt and deception, which will firmly capture the hearts of the audience." And the "British Theater Fans' Choice Award" hosted Fang "WhatsonStage" said: "The story is very clever, and people are always fascinated by how the director reshapes a familiar story."
