The Becoming Stone
EIDA (China/UK)
Contemporary multimedia dance theatre production inspired by the ancient
Chinese myth of Nüwa Mending the Sky The story centres on the forgotten
stone left behind, transforming an ancient legend into a poetic journey
of self-discovery. Blending expressive dance, puppetry, original music,
projection and immersive multimedia, the production explores identity,
resilience and belonging through striking visual storytelling. Universal
in theme yet rooted in Chinese mythology, The Becoming Stone offers an
emotionally uplifting theatrical experience for audiences of all ages,
inviting us to discover that our greatest value lies not in being
chosen, but in becoming ourselves.
Cast
Yang Haoshen
Lin Kun
Zhang
Jiayi
Wang Yinghan
Wang Ziqi
Creative team
Director | Qi
Huazheng
Playwright | Hu Xuanyi
Choreographer | Zou Lingjun
Composer
| Huang Kai
Dramaturg | Li Aixuan
Production Manager | Hou
Baojiaming Niu Yimin
Associate Director | Wang Yinghan
Multimedia
Designer | Zhu Huiting
Set Designer | He Kangni
Lighting Designer
| Wu Linze, Wang Zejiang, Gao Di
Costume Designer | Dong Yishan
Puppet
Designer | Yin He
Character Designer | Li Xue, Li Ying
Graphic
Designer | Liu Lile
Performance Coach | Chen Hongxu
Performance
Coach | Liu Rui
Percussion Designer | Li Kaiwen
Co-Composer |
Zhang Yiming
Calligraphy Designer | Bai Jie
Movement Director |
Huang Jiaqi
Sound Designer | Zhang Tianwei
Publicity
Coordinator | Niu Yimin
Stage Manager | Wan Yuge
Associate
Lighting Designers | Hao Bopeng, Gao Di
Artwork | Li Jiaxing
Promotional
Video | Liu Yufeng, Cui Hanxiao
Assistant Lighting Design | Hao Bopeng
Assistant
Makeup Design | Fan Yuxin
Production Photography | Tasu, Wu Guoqing
Language Performed without spoken text
Dates 19 –23 August 2026 at 17:25
Format Live in-person
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Dance Physical Theatre and Circus
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£14.00 - £16.00 -
19-23 August 2026 -
60 minutes -
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora -
main house -
3+ (guidance) -
None
