Lao She's play "Four Generations Under One Roof" tours nationwide

12-29-2010 08:55 BJT

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Lao She is one of the most significant figures of 20th-century Chinese literature. His works have been translated into different languages and adapted for both the big and small screens.

Now, a drama based on one of Lao She's well-known works, "Four Generations Under One Roof," has toured around the country playing to critical acclaim. The production is helping to promote local Beijing culture, including the Beijing dialect, to the entire nation.

"Four Generations Under One Roof" premiered in Taipei two months ago. At first, cast and crew were worried the Taiwan audience might find it difficult to understand Lao She's script. The lines are delivered in Beijing dialect and packed with social innuendos. But their anxiety was totally relieved by the enthusiastic response from the local viewers.

Now, a drama based on one of Lao She's well-known works, "Four Generations Under One Roof," has toured around the country playing to critical acclaim. (File photo)

Taiwan Audience Member, said, "I think all the performers did a wonderful job."