The play takes place in a typical, old Beijing teahouse. The main characters are the teahouse's owner (Wang Lifa) and his customers, who all live in the same neighborhood.
The play reflects(反 映 ) changes in the lives of almost 70 characters. It includes three parts. The first act takes place in 1898 at the time of the Qing Dynasty.
In Teahouse, the writer Lao She says goodbye to the old Chinese society and hello to the new one. It's about the changes that have taken place in Chinese society in almost 50 years.
Some come to do business. Others come just to sit and pass the time. There are some good, kind people and there are also some bad, nasty(讨厌的) characters. They meet, they talk, they argue, they gossip(闲聊) and then they get on with their lives.
It is still one of the most popular plays in China. It is a favorite work by Lao She, one of China's most popular writers. Anyone who is interested in Chinese life and history should see the play.
| A. All types of people come to the teahouse in Beijing. B. It helps one to understand Chinese culture better. C. They come in and out of the teahouse and talk to each other. D. You may wonder why Teahouse was so popular. E. Teahouse was first put on in 1958. F. The second act jumps forward 20 years and the final act takes place in 1948. |
