A still from the rock musical School of Rock [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Answer to generation gap

Andrew Lloyd Webber once said that the film School of Rock was a comedy that focused more on the man Dewey Finn, but the musical has shifted its focus on the relationship between the children and parents.

Laurence Connor, director of the musical, said that those little performers have the power to strike a chord with the audience during their performance, and he believed that is the power of the musical.

"When we rehearse the song If Only You Would Listen, many kids tell me that the lyrics exactly express what they want to say to their parents. And they believe that if their opinion can be respected by their parents, they can be more energetic both in study and life."

Be it in China or other countries, there is often a lack of understanding between parents and children. Children always complain that their parents are out of touch, while parents often don't approve of what their children say and do.

Maybe here is a musical that can offer you some insight.