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Touring 2021-2022
The Unforgettable Anna May Wong
The tragic and wonderful life of 1930s Chinese-
American Actress accompanied by film clips and songs
Previously toured as 'An Evening with Miss Wong'
From laundry girl to one of Hollywood's most glamorous stars, the tragic and wonderful life of Anna May Wong. Fighting against prejudice and ignorance she rose to become one of the acting elite, the leading lady that was not allowed to kiss her leading man. Inter-weaved with songs and clips from her films. This is her story, her search for identity, her hopes and fears, and the personal sacrifices she made for the art that she loved. Anna May Wong, the pioneering Chinese American actress who, despite the odds, became one of Hollywood's best loved stars.
The Unforgettable Anna May Wong / An Evening with Miss Wong
has visited:
The Rotunda Theatre, Buxton Fringe, 17-18 July 2018 (reh-reading)
Assembly Rooms, Drawing Room, Edfringe, 2-26 August 2018
Ongisko Polskie, Kensington 16 Dec 2019
Brockenhurst College, Nomad Festival 8-9 May 2019
Carlile Institute Hub, Meltham 18 May 2019
The Rotunda Theatre, Buxton Fringe 14-16 July 2019
Irving Studio, Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham 8, 10-11 Oct 2019
As part of Salisbury Arts Centre's Outdoor Performance Session 5 Sept 2020
2021 Dates
Sun 18 Jul St Luke Bombed Out Church, Liverpool 8pm
(as part of Little Liverpool Theatre Festival)
The Unforgettable Anna May Wong is tour-ready and available for 2021-2022.
An Evening with Miss Wong 2018 Reviews
The Scotsman
'You don't have to be a movie fan to enjoy this'
'playful, entertaining documentary-theatre with a light touch and a pleasant appreciation for Old Hollywood charm'
