Barbarians at the Gate

The Many Lives of Da Shan: Mark Rowswell on Chinese Poetry, Performing Live, and Staging Shawshank in Mandarin

Canadian performer Mark Rowswell, known in China as Dashan, discusses his journey from xiangsheng performer to TV host and cultural ambassador. He shares details about his viral online recitations of Chinese poetry, including collaborations with symphony orchestras, and his…

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