When East meets West: A dreamlike encounter between Du Liniang and Juliet

Du Liniang, the heroine of the classic Chinese Kunqu opera The Peony Pavilion, steps out of her ethereal garden and unexpectedly meets Juliet Capulet, the iconic heroine of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Two women from distinct eras and dramatic traditions, are separated by oceans yet united by timeless love. In this poetic crossover, they share a quiet moment beneath the same sky, speaking in their own tongues yet understanding each other fully. Their conversation weaves themes of love beyond death, universal human emotions and the pursuit of love and freedom.