Research & development
Stories, scripts and music take shape through research and collaboration between writers, composers and producers.
The theatre’s light
never goes out.
We develop original musical theatre and Chinese-language productions, bringing historical narratives and contemporary perspectives to the stage.
Explore our productionsSHANGHAI, CHINA瞳剧场 · IRIStage
“另一种生活” (Another Kind of Life) · From the musical Jiu Song
OUR FOOTPRINTS
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01 / THE COMPANY关于瞳剧场
Original musical theatre.
Chinese-language productions.
Our work explores historical narratives, contemporary perspectives and cross-cultural storytelling. Creative and production teams come together around each project, developing stories through music and live performance.
Based in Shanghai, the company operates through Rutong Culture (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (汝僮文化（上海）有限公司), incorporated in 2022.
Meet our producing team ↗2022
Company incorporation
2023
The Butterfly on the Bund 1939
Chinese performances
2024
Korean-language production
Seoul, TOM Theatre 2
2025
In Clay
Chinese-language premiere
2026
Jiu Song
Shanghai premiere season
OUR PROCESS从开发到舞台
Readings & workshops
Readings and workshops provide space to explore the material and develop ideas with performers and the creative team.
Rehearsal & production
Rehearsals bring performance, music, design and technical work together, supported by production planning and delivery.
Performance & touring
Productions meet audiences through public seasons, revivals and touring, with international licensing opening further possibilities.