Chinese play premieres in Greek capital, bringing two nations closer

The story of the "The Orphan of Zhao", from China's Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), tells a tragic tale of an orphan surnamed Zhao, who was saved thanks to the selflessness of a doctor, taking his revenge years later. The play is a masterful contemplation of vengeance, power, justice, loss, and sacrifice.

For this adaptation, Wand did not follow the traditional path but enriched the story with contemporary elements in an effort to involve and engage the audience.

According to the Chinese director, the new version reflects a theme so up to date and global: Can one person's kindness eliminate the hatred of mankind?

"It was an exceptional performance. Especially, the doctor who had the leading role was amazing. I was worried that I would not understand, but the language was not a problem. And the doctor's performance moved me," Aphrodite Kapralou, who came with her friends to watch the play, told Xinhua.