Chinglish
Chinglish
"The first rule of doing business in China is also the last. Always bring your own translator."
Daniel, an American, wants to open up China for his business. There are only three things standing in his way: he can’t speak the language, he can’t learn the customs, and he’s falling in love with the one woman he can’t have.
Tony award-winning and Pulitzer Prize finalist David Henry Hwang returns to Park Theatre following the sell-out success of Yellow Face (Park Theatre 2013, National Theatre 2014), with the European premiere of his Broadway hit comedy.
Hwang’s hilarious comedy about the misadventures of miscommunication explores the modern difficulty of doing business between East and West.
“Shrewd, timely and razor sharp comedy” Chicago Tribune
“A triumph in any language” New York Magazine
"Satisfyingly chewy and complex" "Highly amusing" Evening Standard ****
"A terrific comedy" "A gift that keeps on giving" "Hwang is a master craftsman"The Times ****
- Duration
2 hrs 10 mins approx. inc. 20 minute interval
Additional Details & FAQ
- Cancellation Policy
No exchanges or refunds after purchase.
- How Does It Work
Please print and bring your booking confirmation on the day.
- Where Do I Go
Park Theatre, Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, London N4 3JP
Park Theatre is around a 4 minute walk from Finsbury Park station (Station Place exit).
Please note that the Wells Terrace exit from Finsbury Park Station is now closed for the foreseeable future. To reach us you will need to come out of the Station Place exit, turn left under the bridge on Stroud Green Road, then take the second left into Morris Place. Park Theatre is at the end of Morris Place. Please allow an extra 4 minutes for your journey.
Critic Reviews
Evening Standard
Apr 27, 2017
Satisfyingly chewy and complex... Highly amusing"
The Times
Apr 27, 2017
A terrific comedy" "A gift that keeps on giving" "Hwang is a master craftsman
Evening Standard
Mar 31, 2017
Satisfyingly chewy and complex... Highly amusing"
The Times
Mar 31, 2017
A terrific comedy" "A gift that keeps on giving" "Hwang is a master craftsman
Reviews
stephen eastmond
Apr 18, 2017
Really enjoyed Chinglish good pace good story and fun.
Vickie
Apr 2, 2017
There are plenty of laughs to be had from the notoriously bad English translations, but at a certain point (without giving away the plot) the dialect of the title is revealed as not just fractured language but the essence of poetry. Stunning performances, especially from Lobo Chan as the cultural minister and Candy Ma as his deputy.