On the evening of January 20th, King Lear， the co-production of the NCPA (National Centre for the Performing Arts) and Beijing LI Liuyi Theatre Studio started to go on stage for a second round at the NCPA.
The drama King Lear, which was launched by co-producers NCPA and LI Liuyi Theatre Studio in 2017, has been in rehearsal according to the new translation in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s “Shakespearean Play Stage Production Translation Project” in a bid to evoke the highlights of the play to make its tragic nature more prominent.
Set designer Michael Simon combines traditional elements with the symbol of power in order not to violate the original spirit. The stage is furnished in a concise manner, with a lifting cube symbolizing the throne and two-tailed steps to imply kingship.
King Lear features famous performing artist, PU Cunxin, to whom King Lear, a classic character created by Shakespeare, is a third challenging role following Hamlet and Coriolanus.
LU Fang, ZHAO Ling and YANG Qi has redefined and rationalized the conventionally defined “evil nature” of Regan, Edmund and Goneril, making these characters better-rounded and more rational.
JING Hao and WANG Wenjie portrayed the role of Edgar and Cordelia, who are misunderstood by their fathers but still kind-hearted. All disputes settled, Edgar walked slowly up to the top of the steps, which symbolizes the power with his sword pointing at distance. The final scene gives the whole play a lingering charm, making it so impressive.
The performance of King Lear will continue on staging every day until January 28 th (except for the 22nd), to present drama lovers a lovely New Year’s gift.
On the evening of January 20th, King Lear， the co-production of the NCPA (National Centre for the Performing Arts) and Beijing LI Liuyi Theatre Studio started to go on stage for a second round at the NCPA.
The drama King Lear, which was launched by co-producers NCPA and LI Liuyi Theatre Studio in 2017, has been in rehearsal according to the new translation in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s “Shakespearean Play Stage Production Translation Project” in a bid to evoke the highlights of the play to make its tragic nature more prominent.
Set designer Michael Simon combines traditional elements with the symbol of power in order not to violate the original spirit. The stage is furnished in a concise manner, with a lifting cube symbolizing the throne and two-tailed steps to imply kingship.
King Lear features famous performing artist, PU Cunxin, to whom King Lear, a classic character created by Shakespeare, is a third challenging role following Hamlet and Coriolanus.
LU Fang, ZHAO Ling and YANG Qi has redefined and rationalized the conventionally defined “evil nature” of Regan, Edmund and Goneril, making these characters better-rounded and more rational.
JING Hao and WANG Wenjie portrayed the role of Edgar and Cordelia, who are misunderstood by their fathers but still kind-hearted. All disputes settled, Edgar walked slowly up to the top of the steps, which symbolizes the power with his sword pointing at distance. The final scene gives the whole play a lingering charm, making it so impressive.
The performance of King Lear will continue on staging every day until January 28 th (except for the 22nd), to present drama lovers a lovely New Year’s gift.
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