Robert Lepage’s The Blue Dragon is the sequel to his 1985 breakthrough masterpiece, The Dragons’ Trilogy, which sees the return of that piece’s central figure, Pierre Lamontagne, who resurfaces in Shanghai 20 years later.

Set in modern China, The Blue Dragon focuses on Lamontagne’s encounters with a former student classmate and a young Chinese conceptual artist. As the lives of these individuals collide, unexpected doors open, bringing about fundamental changes for each of them.

Lepage’s previous work for the Barbican includes The Far Side Of The Moon, The Andersen Project and Lipsynch.

Performed in English, French and Manderin.