Untold

Cinderella is undeniably one of the most widely read European fairy tales. It is said to have its roots in 17th-century Italy, but in reality is a version of a much older story. One such predecessor is Ye Xian's Tang Dynasty story, set in southern China from the 9th century. Untold retells the story of Ye Xian by integrating contemporary classical music, movement and Chinese and Western instruments into an immersive experience that blends genres, art forms and cultures. Untold aims to show the vitality and heterogeneity of the Chinese transnational experience, by demonstrating how the Chinese diaspora navigates complex cultural spaces in different and unique ways.