Xiqu Centre Original Production: Experimental Cantonese Opera “Wenguang Explores the Valley”
Xiqu
Description
Description
A contemporary retelling of a classic warrior tale based on the stories of the legendary Yang family generals
This adaptation combines traditional and new set pieces, digital backdrops and other modern theatre technology to illustrate the preservation and innovation of Cantonese opera in the modern era.
The Xiqu Centre’s second experimental Cantonese opera production premiered in 2019 in Beijing, and was awarded Best Play in the Contemporary Small Theatre (Xiqu category) at the 2019 Beijing New Arts and Culture Outstanding Theatre Showcase series, in which Keith Lai was also awarded Best Actor.
Yang Wenguang hails from a family of legendary warriors. But a dream about his renowned ancestor, and a failed attempt to rescue his father from enemy hands, cause him to doubt his ability to master the martial arts skills of his ancestors. When a manservant reveals that the key to honouring his family’s legacy lies not in study but within his heart, Wenguang finds the strength to fight on.
Ensemble Leader: Share Ka-lok
Percussion Ensemble Leader: Chan Ting-pong
Producer / Director: Naomi Chung*
Playwright / Director / Music Arranger: Keith Lai; Janet Wong
Technical Director: Rae Wu*
Set Designer: Wong Yat-kwan
Lighting Designer: Leo Siu
Sound Designer: Anthony Yeung
Video Designer: Dan Fong
Assistant Producer: Peter Lee*
Production Manager: Christina Choi*, Katrina Chan*
Info
$250
$250
Indoor
Local
