What really happened on the day Mulan laid down her sword?
Bound by the Wind: The Echoes of the Past returns to the legendary warrior at the moment history skips over — the night the war ends, when victory no longer gives answers.
As Mulan confronts a captured enemy and the loyalty of those closest to her, the play narrows its focus to a single turning point: a decision that will cost lives, break faith, and redefine what heroism truly demands.
This new version strips back the epic scale of previous productions to explore the human cost behind the myth — not the battles fought, but the choice to stop fighting.
Blending stylised stage combat, physical storytelling, and an immersive soundscape, Bound by the Wind offers an intimate reimagining of a legendary figure caught between duty, identity, and freedom.
Created by a multicultural team of emerging artists, the production invites audiences to witness the woman behind the war god — and the moment she chooses to leave.
Cast & Creative Team
CREATIVES: Director, Writer, Fight Director & Choreographer: Xinyue (Sammi) Xing Producer: Meiyu Guo (Katherine) Stage Manager: Emily Xu Deputy Stage Manager/ Lighting Designer/ Photographer: Xiaoyu Hua (Tracy) Set Designer: Eizo Zhao Sound Designer: Jiaye Wang Associate Producer: Xinjie Zhou Dramaturg: Ziwen Gong Presented by The Whisper Current Productions
CAST: Dorry Dong (Ruoyi) as Mulan Shiwei Chen as Enkhtuyaa Xinyue Xing (Sammi) (24 May)/ Yitong Fu (25 May) as Hailanda
Reviews
A deeply ambitious production strikes serious questions of freedom, authorship, and mythic identity
- A Young(ish) Perspective
★★★1/2
A highly creative take on an ancient story, offering an original and intriguing interrogation
- The Upcoming
★★★
A bold feminist reimagining of Mulan that blends mythology, gaming, and identity with striking image
Venue Accessibility:Assistance Dogs WelcomeWheelchair AccessibleAccessible Toilet This is combined information – if this event is happening across multiple venues, please be aware this may not be applicable across all performances.For any queries about venue accessibility, including step free access, please contact box office. Age suitability: 12+ (Guideline)Babes in Arms policy: Under 2's are allowed in for free on the lap of a guardian.
Content Warnings:
Strong Language Contains Haze/Smoke Effects Strobe Lights in Use Loud Noises Depictions and references to ViolenceAdditional Content Warning: Violence, death themes, war references.Contact for Touch Tour Enquiries[email protected]