Poster of 1699: The Peach Blossom Fanto be staged at the Guangzhou Opera House
As the highlight of this year's Guangzhou Art Season, 1699: The Peach Blossom Fan, a classic Chinese Kun opera will be staged at the Guangzhou Opera House from August 9 to 10.
Written by Kong Shangren in 1699, The Peach Blossom Fan is known as one of the best historical dramas from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Through telling the love story between the young scholar Hou Fangyu and the famous prostitute Li Xiangjun, it recounts the collapse of the Ming Dynasty in1644.
Stage photo of 1699: The Peach Blossom Fan
The upcoming opera was adapted from Kong's script by the Jiangsu Performing Arts Group in 2006. Directed by Tian Qinxin, the original 44 scenes were condensed into six ones, focusing on the most dramatic conflicts and most representative character moments. With a smooth rhythm and intense plot arrangement, the opera's tension erupts in a more concentrated manner.
Xiao Lihe, the opera's stage designer, creatively combines cultural relics into the stage set, such as using the Ming Dynasty painting "The Bustling and Hustling of Nanjing" as the stage background, giving the opera an authentic history vibe.
Stage photo of 1699: The Peach Blossom Fan
The costumes of the opera seamlessly blend contemporary aesthetics with classical Chinese features. These traditional Chinese clothing adorned with beautiful Suzhou embroidery will undoubtedly leave the audience with an unforgettable impression.
The cast includes two winners of the Plum Performance Award, the highest theatrical award in China: Shi Xiaming and Shan Wen, who are the leading actor and actress. Other major roles are performed by the fourth and fifth-generation actors of the Suzhou Kun Opera Theatre of Jiangsu.
Time: 7:30 pm (Friday-Saturday), August9-10, 2024
Venue:Opera Hall, Guangzhou Opera House
Duration: 180 minutes (including a 15-minute intermission)
Price: from 99 to 699 RMB
Where to get the tickets:the official website of Guangzhou Opera House
*The show will be played in Chinese with English subtitles.
*Each ticket can only be used by one person.
*Children below 1.2 m will not be admitted.
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