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[accio-victuuri]

xiao zhan - new behind the scenes photos of patient number five in a dream like a dream

[yibocheeks]

Ramblings on 如梦之梦

Patient No. 5 is a role that I love dearly for Xiao Zhan and I’m so proud of him for having this role as his theatrical debut. I finally have some time to read the script for “如梦之梦” (Stan Lai’s 8-hour play “A Dream Like A Dream”) and might dump thoughts on it as I go, as it’s kept me up late at night filled with thoughts. 

One of my favourite lines so far is from the intro, when we are introduced to a man called Zhuang Heng, whose nickname was Zhuang Rumeng ("like a dream"). He lived in the Warring States era, and the story tells of how he eventually dies in captivity, yet is said to have cultivated the skill of creating a separate dreamworld to which he escaped to. All he left behind was a fragment of a song: 

浮生若梦。若梦非梦， 浮生何如？ 如梦之梦。 Life floats by as if it were a dream. If a dream is not a dream, Then what of this fleeting life? It is a dream like a dream. 

The phrase “浮生若梦” references a Li Bai poem, “春夜宴从弟桃花园序”, where he writes about an evening banquet with fellow clansmen. The opening lines are: 

夫天地者，万物之逆旅也；光阴者，百代之过客也。而浮生若梦，为欢几何？ Heaven and Earth are the host for all that exist in this world; Time is a passing guest of many eras. Life floats by as if it were a dream, how much of it brings joy?

It really sets the tone of the entire play and I have nothing intelligent to say on this, I just love the vibe that it evokes.

[huigusu]

HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY XIAO ZHAN ❤

[rainbowsky]

Everyone is saying WYB went to see a play with Stan Lai, the director of ADLAD, but I didn't see any photos or proof of that. Have you heard anything about this, Rainbowsky?

Ah, Anon... 😔

There's some stalkerish stuff making the rounds - and in part due to a fake insider, fake shisheng account on Twitter that people insist on following even though all their info is just copy/pasted from Weibo and a lot of it is false...

DD is currently in Wuzhen for a theater festival, and has been sighted at various locations around the area. Some people have been claiming that he had dinner with a bunch of theater people, and the list of who was supposedly at this dinner has become more elaborate as time goes by.

In my view it's none of our business who was at this dinner (if it ever even took place). It's stalkerish and creepy to dig into private schedules like this. And they can't be verified anyway, so I don't think there's much use in bothering. At a certain point it just becomes actual fan fiction, with no resemblance to reality.

Stan Lai is the original author and director of A Dream Like a Dream, but it's unclear how much direct participation he had in GG's run of ADLAD. That series was directed by someone else so I'm not sure what GG's relationship is with Stan Lai, or if they've ever met. Perhaps those who have more knowledge of the details of GG's ADLAD can provide that information in the comments.

Stan Lai is also the co-founder of the Wuzhen theater festival, so it wouldn't be unusual for a VIP entertainment biz figure like DD to meet him when attending the festival (if in fact any such meeting between he and DD ever took place), regardless of any connection with GG or anyone else from ADLAD. It might - and probably does - have nothing to do with GG.

Just a reminder that DD is also an actor and a public figure, and someone who is well-connected in his own right.

Not saying there is no candy here, but just trying to encourage people to show a bit of restraint. Most importantly, the information itself is unverified and stalkerish, and being spread around by some of the shadiest people. Just proceed with caution, folks.

[jiannguo]

More fan photos from Day 1 ADLAD Szhenzen 😍

[daytoytranslate]

Media recording of Xiao Zhan’s performance in “A Dream Like A Dream”

[gwarp]

Xiao Zhan - Patient no.5

I am honored to dream with each of you.

In the future, take care!

© Xiao Zhan Weibo

[pudding-cake]

🍬 🍬 who want some candies ?? 😂🤧