The first known female Chinese historian Ban Zhao wrote Lessons for Women《女诫》, which became a widely circulated code of conduct (especially during the Qing and Ming dynasty) for Chinese women, on the virtues they should abide by in society. The book emphasises on women to observe humbleness, obedience, devotion, talking only about their familial roles of wife/daughter/mother/etc. The book seems to teach women the art of attending to others, but nothing about pleasing their own desires. This double-bill seeks to present an alternative experience of women, in particular women dealing with their own inner desires. These two female solo pieces dig into women stereotypes and break down the virtues that women have been told to uphold.

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There will be a post-show dialogue on 18, 19 and 20 March.

Sexual content and references may occur. Ratings to be advised.

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Learn more: www.substation.org/septfest2021/alternative-lessons-for-women