The 6th Theatre Olympics
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Approximate 130 mins (Intermission Included)About
NCPA's production of Peking Opera You and Me originates from the Chapter 'Lord Zheng conquering Duan in Yan' of Zuo's Commentary, and aims to express ancient Chinese filial affection of 'blood is thicker than water' and great wisdom by telling the story of wise Lord Zheng putting aside the differences and coming together with his mother in the period of Spring and Autumn.
The creative team brings together the most powerful lineup in the literary and art circles in China; world-renowned film director Zhang Yimou brings his crossover direction and famous composer Zhu Shaoyu creates its unique music. The avant-garde leaders of stage design and technology will join the performance. Three generations of legendary masters in the Peking Opera circle are also brought together.
In terms of idea concept, the opera adheres to the creation principle 'pay tribute to Peking Opera tradition'; by integrating the switch of traditional Peking Opera props 'one table two chairs' with high-tech means. It maximizes the art charm of China Peking Opera. The entire opera features magnificent singing, stirring story, wonderful characters, and creative and simple choreography, showing an art style integrating 'tradition and modern' and long lasting appeal.
The 6th Theatre Olympics
Hosted by Beijing Municipal Government, the International Committee
Supervised by Ministry of Culture of the People's Republic of China
Co-hosted by Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture
Presenter: China Arts and Entertainment Group
Sponsored by Novotel Beijing Xinqiao
Box officeNorth Gate of NCPA, No. 2 West Chang'an Avenue, Xicheng District, Beijing, China
Tickets collection hours9:30-19:30 (CST) on performance day
9:30-18:00 (CST) for days without performance
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Booking hours9:30-18:00 (CST) Monday to Friday
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Dedicated to the staging of epic operas, ballets and dance dramas, the golden Opera House is considered the centerpiece of the NCPA. Its main tone is golden color, which looks glamorous and splendid. In the auditorium are the stalls and three higher levels of balconies, which can seat an audience of 2,207, including the venue of SRO. It is equipped with a modern stage that can be moved up/down/backward/forward or rotated, a ballet stage that can slant, and a rising orchestra pit for the triple winds orchestra. All the cutting-edge staging mechanism provides artists with enormous possibilities of creative performance.
Dedicated to the staging of epic operas, ballets and dance dramas, the golden Opera House is considered the centerpiece of the NCPA. Its main tone is golden color, which looks glamorous and splendid. In the auditorium are the stalls and three higher levels of balconies, which can seat an audience of 2,207, including the venue of SRO. It is equipped with a modern stage that can be moved up/down/backward/forward or rotated, a ballet stage that can slant, and a rising orchestra pit for the triple winds orchestra. All the cutting-edge staging mechanism provides artists with enormous possibilities of creative performance.