Play adapted from award-winning novel makes its debut in Beijing

Ding, 30, worked with Eugenio Barba, one of Europe's leading directors, at the globally acclaimed Odin Teatret in Denmark in 2015. He is also an actor, who made his debut in 2012 in the Chinese play, To Live, directed by Meng Jinghui. Ding combines a variety of elements in the play, such as Peking Opera and hip-hop dance.

Chinese actress Zhang Xinyi, who is known for her roles in movies and TV dramas, plays the role of Li.

After its shows in Beijing, the play will be staged in other Chinese cities, including Tianjin, Nanjing, Shanghai and Hangzhou.