About The Dream of Red Mansion

“The Dream of Red Mansions,” an early, lengthy masterpiece, is performed in Malaysia for the first time in drama form. With the play based on the original historical novel of the same name, Symphony Theatre is bound to portray for you an unforgettable, passionate, and heart-rending love story.

 

This time, Symphony Theatre invited Jessie Chung to take the stage as lead actress, portraying the pure and unadulterated Lin Daiyu. Jessie Chung has performed in stage plays including “The Quatrain of Seven Steps,” “Moonlight,” “Music Box,” “Meant to Be,” “Tearless Sky,” “Afterglow” and more. Her superb acting skills caught the attention of the media and audience alike. She is known for her sold-out performances that are popular with and praised by theatregoers.

The lead actor, Terry Lim, was chosen out of a ton of applicants from around the world. Joining the ranks are lead actor of “Meant to Be,” the romantic, American director Paul Lee and lead actor of “Music Box,” the charismatic heartthrob Jeffrey Beh! Paul Lee, who was raised between the U.S. and Taiwan grew to be a character actor and has learned the craft of cinematography and directing under a few renowned in instructors in the U.S. As for Jeffrey Beh, he has also starred in several films, short films and music videos that are well-received. Jeffrey Beh, Paul Lee, and Terry Lim all majored in performing arts and music.

 

The cast of “The Dream of Red Mansions” is comprised of many experienced actors and actresses. To find the most suitable actor for the male lead, the team also went on a global search for Jia Baoyu. Symphony Theatre also invited American musician John Zoe Lee to compose the emotional theme song “Hearts Apart” and soundtrack song “A Dying Light in the Night” for the stage play.