Immersive physical Theater "THE DEAL"

Immersive physical theatre "THE DEAL"

Classic Adaptation · International Team, Immersive Real-Scene · Multi-Threaded Narrative

Boarding, Joining ! Embark on an Immersive Journey of Love and Redemption

Highlights

• International top-class Team, Original Craftsmanship

China Merchants Culture joins forces with UK's nationally treasured performance artist Amit Lahav to form a top-tier international production team.

Co-created across borders over 1000 days.

Featuring 36 professional actors selected from 12 countries.

The first original immersive physical theatre production

Crafted specifically for Chinese audiences.

• Full Sensory Immersion, Back to Paris

7 decks, 4600㎡ real-world setting.

8 performance areas, over 3000 vintage props, live music accompanying

Light, rhythm, atmosphere

A time machine whisks you away to vintage Paris

Awakening every sense to relive the ancient era.

•  Open- Viewing performance, Zero-Distance interaction

No fixed seating — boundaries between stage and audience dissolve.

Step into Ancerville

You might stumble into the bustle of a Parisian street

Or witness office struggles,

May you dance with music in jazz bar

Every encounter is a convergence of destinies

You are no longer a spectator, but one part of the story.

• Physical narrative

Touch your heart deeply

Staying true to Amit Lahav's consistent philosophy of "the body as language," this production breaks free from the constraints of traditional stage storytelling.

Through the raw intensity of breath and movement, it conveys deep emotion, allowing you to touch the innermost tremors of the characters' souls and stirring a powerful resonance within your heart.

Synopsis

"The Deal" draws creative inspiration from Goethe's "Faust" and Gogol's "The Overcoat," blending the classic literature into a modern workplace.

Set in 1930s Paris, France, the story follows Marcel, an impoverished, kind, shy, and timid low-level office worker. He falls in love with his beautiful colleague and repeatedly strives to prove his capabilities, hoping to win her affection. Faced with brutal competition and harsh reality, Marcel is ultimately defeated. A momentary lapse in judgment leads him to trade his soul with the devil. Yet behind the fleeting success, the outcome unfolds far from what he had envisioned…

This work delves into the seemingly modest joys and profound fate of ordinary individuals,

weaving a tale of love and dreams.

It seeks to inspire audiences to reflect on the meaning of life and the ideals of society,blending realism and romanticism in perfect harmony,while merging contemporary existence with classical mythology.

When the bubble of success is mercilessly burst,

love, ultimately, redeems all…

Tips

Duration: Approximately 2 hours.

Recommended for ages 14 and above.

Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable once purchased.

Cast is subject to change based on the actual performance.

For full details, please see the complete attendance guidelines below.