With the power of man as the main component, through the technical realization of theatre technology, U-Theatre expresses aptly the relationship between “man” and “universe” in Beyond Time.

During a trip to Mongolia, HUANG Chih-chun witnessed the vastness of the boundless grasslands, where he saw the insignificance of humans. In the vast expanse of the prairie, where time and space seemed to blend without boundaries, the meanings from the dictionary appeared to fade away. Inspired by this incredible expanse, poetry and prose became the main theme of his creation, incorporating the slow and flowing movements of Tai Chi into dance and martial arts, breaking through the limitations of drum music.

He diversified by incorporating traditional southern Chinese musical instruments and the pure tranquility cultivated through years of Zen meditation. Through the resonance of drums, he highlights tranquility, returning to the root of all things. His unique compositional style integrates ancient sacred dance materials from Central Asia, vividly expressing the serene power of U-Theatre.

The whole performance uses imaging technology to construct a more distinct three-dimensional and multi-layer stage as well as a virtual 4D space through the use of projection and mirrored floors. Light is projected to create a contrast between “substance” and “void”, bringing the audience and performers to enter together a “universe of time and space”.

The six-part themes of Beyond Time include,
A Downpour
Refection of the Moon on a Thousand Rivers
Wading through the Air
The Eclipse
The Vortex
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