Jade Circle
Jade Circle
Created by:
Jasmine Chen
Performance dates:
April 28-May 10, 2026 (Ottawa) | May 20–22, 2026 (West Vancouver)
Show Info
Jade Circle written and performed by Jasmine Chen, directed by Derek Chan, translation by Johnny Wu. a rice & beans theatre production in association with Neworld Theatre.
“A beautiful and magical tribute to mother/grandmother/daughter relationships.” — Audience Feedback.
Through powerful music, captivating movement, and poignant storytelling in Mandarin and English, Jasmine finds her place within the legacy of her matriarchs. Yearning to reconnect with her late grandmother, she embarks on a transformative journey to relearn Mandarin and unearth lost stories of her grandmother’s past through intimate interviews with her mother. As part of the show, subtitles in English will be projected for audiences while performing in Mandarin.
Note from Chelsea: When Jasmine joined our staff as producer this past season, I was introduced to this gorgeous solo work of hers. Everyone on staff at Neworld is an artist with their own practice, and it’s becoming increasingly important to not only support that work but to, when appropriate, bring it into Neworld’s programming. Jade Circle aligns perfectly with our mandate and this year we have the opportunity to support rice & beans in taking it on tour.
Upcoming:
Great Canadian Theatre Company, Ottawa| April 28-May 10, 2026
Kay Meek Arts Centre, West Vancouver | May 20–22, 2026
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April 28-May 10, 2026 (Ottawa)
May 20–22, 2026 (West Vancouver)
Media
Creative Team
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Created by: Jasmine Chen
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Produced by: Rice and Beans
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In association with: Neworld Theatre
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Director: Derek Chan
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Set/Props/Costume Designer: Julia Kim
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Video Designer: Daniel O’Shea
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Co-Sound Designer (Sapphire Haze): Cindy Kao
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Co-Sound Designer (Sapphire Haze): Aysha Dulong
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Lighting Designer: Jonathan Kim
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Translator/Cultural Consultant: Johnny Wu
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Visual Artist: Jessica Chen
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Jasmine Chen
Land Acknowledgement
Neworld is grateful to create our work on the unceded and traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.