The Peony Pavilion - T557581605The 16th century epic The Peony Pavilion is one of the most enduring love stories in Chinese literature. Originally performed as a Kunqu Opera in a 20-hour cycle, it is redrawn by director Li Liuyi and choreographer Fei Bo into a sublimely enchanting and pioneering two-act fusion ballet, combining Western style choreography with traditional Chinese influences. First premiered in 2008, the work features an eclectic postmodern score that references Holst, Prokofiev and Debussy. | |
| 29 Nov 16 to 3 Dec 16 | Sadler's Wells Theatre, Inner London :: V224 listing details L01791962060 |
| 22 Nov 16 to 26 Nov 16 | The Lowry, Salford :: V0655996499 listing details L324946037 |
Raise the Red Lantern - T1840883634Raise the Red Lantern is the haunting tale of a concubine, sold by her mother into a stifling world of jealousy and resentment. Her love for an opera actor and the jealousy of a rival concubine lead to tragic consequences as the women compete for the raised red lantern which signals they are favoured by their master. The piece consists of 70 dancers incorporating the rich heritage of Chinese classical and folk dance into ballet. The dramatic atmosphere is enhanced by an orchestra of 70 musicans using both Western and traditional Chinese instruments. Zhang Yimou's 1991 film adaptation of Su Tong's novel won a British Academy Award for Best Foreign Film.Book by Su Tong. Adapted by Zhang Yimou. Choreographer Wang Xinpeng. | |
| 1 Aug 08 to 2 Aug 08 | Royal Opera House, West End :: V377 listing details L1712561685 |
Swan Lake - T26494686 | |
| 28 Jul 08 to 30 Jul 08 | Royal Opera House, West End :: V377 listing details L385515889 |
Raise the Red Lantern - T095987393Raise the Red Lantern is the haunting tale of a concubine, sold by her mother into a stifling world of jealousy and resentment. Her love for an opera actor and the jealousy of a rival concubine lead to tragic consequences as the women compete for the raised red lantern which signals they are favoured by their master. The piece consists of 70 dancers incorporating the rich heritage of Chinese classical and folk dance into ballet. The dramatic atmosphere is enhanced by an orchestra of 70 musicans using both Western and traditional Chinese instruments. Zhang Yimou's 1991 film adaptation of Su Tong's novel won a British Academy Award for Best Foreign Film.Producer Sadler's Wells. Producer Asia House. Book by Su Tong. Adapted by Zhang Yimou. Choreographer Wang Xinpeng. | |
| 11 Nov 03 to 15 Nov 03 | Sadler's Wells Theatre, Inner London :: V224 listing details L2040539942 |
