Daring to take on the challenges of adaptation By Chen Nan | China Daily Global | Updated: 2025-07-01 07:40

Daring to take on the challenges of adaptation Turning a 700,000-word novel into a stage play and attracting younger audiences are obstacles the production overcomes with innovation, Chen Nan reports. By Chen Nan | China Daily Global | Updated: 2025-07-01 07:40 https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202507/01/WS686348cea31000e9a57397b8.html A theater company dared to take on the task of adapting a sprawling 700,000-word novel with over 170 characters and condensing it into a three-hour stage production — a huge feat. For the director, playwright, actors, and audiences, it is more than just a challenge; it's a high-stakes game of creativity in which each second counts and every movement is magnified.