Bound by the Wind
A striking blend of mythology, history, and identity, this bold new play reimagines the legend of Mulan—not as a triumphant heroine returning home, but as a war-weary general struggling to reclaim her humanity. Set in the aftermath of battle, the story begins with a silent standoff: Mulan’s sword at the neck of a captured Rouran girl. From this charged encounter unfolds a tense and poetic journey between two enemies bound by secrets, gender, and survival. Featuring intimate physical staging, haunting sound design, and lyrical bilingual dialogue (Mandarin & English), the piece explores what it means to be chosen, the cost of loyalty, and the burden of being remembered as a legend. Inspired by East Asian war epics and infused with contemporary relevance, this is not the Mulan you think you know. "Utterly absorbing... a delicate balance of brutality and tenderness" – Early Audience Feedback Audiences can expect a visually arresting, emotionally resonant experience that moves beyond the battlefield and into the complex terrain of identity, sacrifice, and freedom. Perfect for fans of myth retellings, feminist theatre, and intimate historical drama.
Cast & Crew
Cast
Mulan - Mengyuan Xu
Enkhtuyaa - Hui Chen
Mulan Deity - Lymia Yumin Liang
Creative Team
Director & Script Writer: Xinyue (Sammi) Xing
Dramaturg: Xingmo Ren
Stage Manager: Tingyu (TY) Wen
Combat Director & Choreographer: Xinyue (Sammi) Xing
Assistant Combat Choreographer: Fangnan (Rebecca) Zhao
Lighting Designer: Xinyue (Sammi) Xing
Sound Designer: Jiaye Wang
Music Composer: Yutong (Jocelyn) Jia
Assistant Music Composer: Xinyue (Sammi) Xing
Set Designer: Ruolin Lei
Costume Designer: Jieming (Benben) Lan
Producers: Cheng Qian, Xinyue Zhao & Arnia Liu
Executive Producer: Xinyue (Sammi) Xing
Assistant Producer: Xingmo Ren
Social Media Managers: Qiuyue Zhong & Ong Jin Yi
Logo Graphic Designer: Marlon Clark
Date & Time: Friday 10th and Saturday 11th October @6pm
Running Time: 60mins
Content warnings: Age 12+ This performance contains flashing lights, staged combat, and thunder sound effects.
Latecomers may not be admitted. Ticket purchases are non refundable.
Concession prices apply to students; under 18s; pensioners; those on disability and unemployment benefits; Equity, BECTU & SDUK members.
Venue
Venue: Arch 555 at Silly Towers
The Bureau of Silly Ideas is a leading UK outdoor arts company that has been transforming public spaces and making accessible art for over 20 years. They live in the railway arches behind Brixton station, and are dedicated not only to making quality art all around the world, but also here at home. They recently launched Club Silly - a place for creatives to get neighbourly, and a chance for us to build the community that has grown around BOSI.
Arch 555 is a ground floor railway arch which measures 7.2m x 11.8m. It is an excellent space for Theatre, Cabaret, Exhibitions, Music Events and as a workshop for larger construction.
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