Woman, warrior, legend. For ten years Mulan disguised as a man, has fought for the Chinese Empire. Now the fighting is coming to an end, one last battle and she will be going home -but can she return to her old life, become a woman again. A search for identity in a violent world. Commissioned by and performed by West Yorkshire-born British-Chinese actress Michelle Yim, developed with the support and funding from Arts Council England. Produced by the team behind Edfringe Sell-Out 'The Unknown Soldier' Gristto the Mill, in collaboration with British East Asian theatrecompany Red Dragonfly Productions, we bring you the real Chinese heroine that inspired Disney's animation and live-feature Mulan.
'A powerful exploration of gender, war, and identity, as relevant and timely today as ever. Expecta littlehumour, a lotof heart and a refreshing focus on the darker aspects of a familiar tale' ★★★★Tulpa Magaine, Adelaide FringePresented byRed Dragonfly Productionsand Grist to the Mill ProductionsWritten andDirected byRoss EricsonPerformed byMichelle YimMusic byPearl YimCostumes byElizabeth CookeArmour and Weapon byPhilip Dell
Presented by Red Dragonfly Productions and Grist to the Mill Productions
Written and Directed by Ross Ericson Performed by Michelle Yim
Music by Pearl Yim Costumes by Elizabeth Cooke Armour and Weapon by Philip Dell