Northern Kunqu Opera Theatre The Lion's Roar

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About

During the Song Dynasty (960-1276), CHEN Zao (CHEN Jichang), a scholar in Meishan, Sichuan, is henpecked. His wife surnamed LIU is a jealousy shrew. CHEN Zao goes to the capital, and enjoys singing and dancing together with his fellow townsman SU Dongpo, a famous writer, refusing to return home. Madam LIU is very angry. She writes a letter, liying that four beauties are taken to wife on behalf of him. Heard of that, CHEN Zao returns in a hurry, but only finds four ugly “beauties”. Since then, he has to stay with his wife at home.

One day, SU Dongpo invites CHEN Zao to appreciate flowers together with him. Madam LIU suspects that prostitutes will travel together, so she disallows CHEN Zao to go. CHEN Zao vows that if there are prostitutes, he is willing to be punished. Then Madam LIU permits. In fact, prostitutes are really companions.

After going back home, CHEN Zao is punished to kneel beside the pool. SU Dongpo feels unassured, and visits CHEN Family. At sight of this, SU Dongpo feels indignant and quarrels with Madam LIU. But he is finally driven away by Madam LIU.

Furious Madam LIU files a lawsuit against CHEN Zao in the government office of Huanggang County Magistrate. But magistrate and God of Land are also henpecked. The lawsuit has to be abolished. CHEN Zao wakes up with a start. It turns out to be a dream. Madam LIU dreams of her husband changing into a sheep. How dull this is! CHEN Zao and Madam LIU reflect on their own, and enjoy the true conjugal love afterwards.

Madam LIU: WEI Chunrong
CHEN Jichang: SHAO Zheng

Guidance

*Please purchase tickets through authorized channels to avoid counterfeiting. Before completing your purchase, please verify the performance date, time, venue, and seat number carefully. Performance tickets are time-sensitive and limited in availability. Once a transaction has been completed, tickets are non-exchangeable, non-refundable and cannot be reissued if lost. Please double-check all ticketing details and securely retain your physical ticket or electronic order. If you are unable to attend due to personal reasons, please make your own arrangements regarding the use of your tickets. We appreciate your understanding as any inconvenience caused.

*The cast, programme, or other performance details are subject to change and shall be based on the live performance. In the event of major adjustments - such as changes to the performance date or lead cast - please refer to the official announcements issued by the NCPA and follow the relevant procedures as instructed.

*The NCPA opens 90 minutes before performances, and 60 minutes before art education lectures and similar events. Auditorium entry begins 45 minutes before performances. For all performances and events, the Northern entrance serves as the sole public entrance. Please ensure that ticket scanning and security screening are completed prior to entry, and allow sufficient time to avoid delays.

*Tickets must be retained in their original, intact condition. Admission will be denied for tickets lacking a stub, or bearing any alterations, obscured information, or defacement. Each ticket is valid for a single entry on the date of the performance. For certain performances, presentation of original valid identification documents is required. Admission will be granted only when the ticket information corresponds with the presented identification.

*Recommended admission height: 1.2 meters and above. Special provisions may apply to certain performances or events, as indicated on the corresponding ticketing page.

*All attendees are required to undergo security screening upon entry. Smoking and open flames are strictly prohibited within the NCPA premises. Prohibited items include, but not limited to, firearms and replicas, controlled knives, flammable or explosive substances, toxic or hazardous materials, corrosive substances, and radioactive materials. Any prohibited items discovered will be handed over to public security authorities.

*For safety and hygiene reasons, the NCPA does not provide storage services for food, beverages, or similar items. The following items are not permitted inside the NCPA: food and drinks, flags & banners, electronic cigarettes, power banks exceeding 20000mAh, flowers, recording or photography equipment, and oversized luggage.

*Attendees are requested to address appropriately. Admissions will be denied to individuals who are improperly attired or under the influence of alcohol.

*If you are late, please wait quietly in the audience waiting area. Entry will be permitted under the guidance of ushers during appropriate intermissions or between movements, and you are requested to take the nearest available seat with minimal disturbance. For concerts consisting of a single piece - either for the entire performance or a complete half - late arrivals and audience who leave midway will not be admitted.

*All attendees are requested to observe proper performance etiquette. Please keep quiet and remain seated throughout the entire performance. Mobile phones should be turned off or set to silent mode, and calls should not be made in the auditorium. Photography, audio, or video recording of the performance is strictly prohibited without prior permission. The use of flashlights, including phone flashlights, is not allowed.

* After the performance, please exit the auditoriums in an orderly manner. Loitering is discouraged.
Note

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

Booking line+86 10 6655 0000

Booking hours9:30-18:00 (CST) Monday to Friday

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