Overview
From September 5 to 11, 2014, the "Shanghai Opera Macau Tour" series, presented by the Shanghai Opera Art Centre, illuminated the Macao Cultural Centre. This grand festival of Chinese opera featured five spectacular performances by renowned artists from the Centre's four major troupes: Shanghai Peking Opera Theatre, Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe, Shanghai Huju Opera Theatre, and Shanghai Yueju Opera Theatre.
Performance Schedule & Details
September 5, 20:00 - Shanghai Yueju Opera Theatre: Dream of the Red Chamber
- Cast: Jia Baoyu (Qian Huili), Lin Daiyu (Shan Yangping), Xue Baochai (Chen Ying), and others.
- Synopsis: Adapted from the classic Chinese novel, this masterpiece centers on the tragic love story of Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu, reflecting the rise and fall of a feudal aristocratic family. It is hailed as a milestone in the stage adaptation of Dream of the Red Chamber.
September 7, 20:00 - Shanghai Huju Opera Theatre: Thunderstorm
- Cast: Fan Yi (Mao Shanyu), Lu Ma (Chen Yu), Zhou Puyuan (Wang Mingda), and others.
- Synopsis: Adapted from Cao Yu's iconic play, this Huju Opera classic masterfully blends profound literary depth with the unique artistic charm of the genre. The new version is directed by Cao Qijing and stars the acclaimed performer Mao Shanyu.
September 9, 20:00 - Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe: Classic Kunqu Opera Excerpts
- Featured Excerpts: A Thousand Li Escorting Jingniang, Reed Forest, Searching the Mountain and Chasing the Carriage, The Flooding of Jinshan Temple (Water Battle).
- Highlights: A showcase of various role types (Sheng, Dan, Hua Lian, Lao Sheng) featuring the troupe's young artistic talents. Troupe leader and Plum Blossom Award winner Gu Haohao performs in The Flooding of Jinshan Temple.
September 10, 20:00 - Shanghai Peking Opera Theatre: Classic Peking Opera Excerpts
- Featured Excerpts: The Matchmaker (Hongniang), Silang Visits His Mother (Sitting in the Palace), Xu Ce Running to the City, The Yan Yang Tower.
- Highlights: A collection of iconic pieces representing different schools and styles, including works by masters like Xun Huisheng and Zhou Xinfang.
September 11, 20:00 - Shanghai Peking Opera Theatre: The Case of Chen Shimei (Executing Chen Shimei)
- Cast: Bao Zheng (An Ping), Qin Xianglian (Jiang Yishan), Wang Yanling (Chen Shaoyun), Chen Shimei (Fu Xiru), and others.
- Synopsis: The classic tale of justice where the upright official Bao Zheng confronts the heartless scholar-official Chen Shimei, who abandoned his wife and children.
Essential Information
- Dates: September 5–11, 2014
- Time: 20:00 each evening
- Venue: Macao Cultural Centre – Grand Auditorium
- Language: Mandarin
- Duration: Approximately 2 hours 30–45 minutes (no intermission)
- Suitability: Suitable for ages 6 and above. One ticket per person required for admission.
Ticket Information
- Standard Ticket Prices: MOP 250, MOP 200, MOP 150, MOP 80
- Discounts:
- Half-price for full-time students and seniors aged 65+
- 10% off for purchasing 4 tickets for the same performance
- 20% off for purchasing 10 tickets for the same performance
- 20% off for purchasing tickets to three different programs within the "Shanghai Opera Macau Tour" series
