Chinese scholars have a romantic tradition of receding into 

a literary self-exile in search of transcendence. Such journeys 

are the inspiration for numerous classic Chinese poetry and 

travelogues. “Grand View Garden” is the compound in which 

the modern Chinese classic novel Dream of the Red Chamber is set.

Some time between now and the past, fourteen travelers arrive 

at a garden and are enchanted by the view. They start singing, 

dancing and reciting poetry. Inspired by imagination, the travelers 

assume the roles of imaginary characters. Amidst all the ambiguities 

of reality and fantasy, the travelers’ personal stories are revealed.

Concept

Willy TSAO

Choreography

Willy TSAO and The Company

Visual

TAN Keam Beng, GAO Jie, GOH Boon Ann

Costume

Edmond WONG、Linda LEE

Music

Traditional Chinese Ping Tan

Secret Garden

Dancers

MA Bo，ZUO Yan，LIAO Si-di，SONG Ting-ting，HONG Lin，

ZHAO Ke-xin，CUI Tao，LIU Bin，ZI Wei，XU Yi-ming，

LIANG Yu，LIU Yi-feng，SHEN Jun，LIU Chang

Program duration

50 mins

Premiere

2006.08

Los City Center Square, USA