Daring new take on classic Chinese play Teahouse causes stir in France, as dozens walk out

• Lao She’s epic, which recounts the tumultuous first five decades of the 20th century, was one of the most hotly anticipated shows at the Avignon festival
• Director Meng Jinghui’s version features a giant wheel, Chinese rap and techno music, and ‘over-the-top special effects’