"It was well-received. We were invited to a number of theater festivals and put up more than 100 shows during our tour of China," says He.

The director revealed that he is planning to produce a trilogy of classics.

"We would like to hear audiences' suggestions for the third project," He says.

After the premiere in Shanghai, Luotuo Xiangzi will be part of a showcase of a series of theater productions by the SDAC in Beijing, which will take place from July to December at venues including the National Centre for the Performing Arts, the Beijing Poly Theater and the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center.

Contact the writer at zhangkun@chinadaily.com.cn

If you go

Luotuo Xiangzi

7:30 pm, July 8-23 (no shows on Monday, and matinee at 2 pm on Sunday)

Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre and Art Theatre

1F, 288 Anfu Road, Xuhui district, Shanghai