11 September 2011, 8pm
Esplanade Theatre
Tickets: SISTIC
Huangmei Opera with English and Mandarin subtitles
Fascinated with the mortal world, the Seventh Heavenly Maiden breaks the rules of heaven and descends to earth. She falls in love with the kind and honest Dong Yong and they become husband and wife. To help release him from a long life of servitude, the Seventh Heavenly Maiden weaves ten silk brocades in one night as payment for his freedom. The day of Dong Yong’s release comes but as they celebrate, the Heavenly Emperor summons the Seventh Heavenly Maiden back to heaven and tears the two lovers apart.
This endearing love story that spans heaven and earth is brought to life by Plum Blossom Award winner Li Wen and acclaimed actor Xu Shun in elegant performances that have received high praise from audiences and critics alike.
About Anhui Huangmei Opera Troupe
Huangmei Opera has travelled a journey of over 200 years, starting out as a rural folk art and now performed in theatres across China. The Anhui Huangmei Opera Troupe presents productions in China and internationally all year round to promote Chinese traditions and culture. Notable productions include traditional works such as The Heavenly Maiden and the Mortal and Female Consort, and adaptations of folk tales and classics such as Butterfly Lovers and Dream of the Red Chamber. Huangmei Opera’s evolution and strength as an art form can be seen in Anhui Huangmei Opera’s recent adaptations such as The Thunderstorm and Farewell to My Concubine, which have been received with much acclaim by modern audiences.
