The staged concert, dance drama, musical, ballet...are the coming performances for you to have an unforgettable night in Guangdong's theaters.
The Story of a Baby Pillow (Chinese Dance Drama)
The dance drama is based on one of the most famous exhibits at the Palace Museum in Beijing - the White Glazed Baby Pillow produced by the Ding Kiln of the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127). The drama tells the touching romance between the porcelain craftsman Qu Sanjie and Xie Baihua, the daughter of an official who oversees porcelain production.
Poster of The Story of a Baby Pillow to be staged at the Guangzhou Opera House
Photo of the White Glazed Baby Pillow in the museum
Using diverse stage designs to represent giant houses, the royal kiln, bustling streets, a busy port, water wells, and horse carriages running around, the drama recreates the ancient world and brings you back to the Song Dynasty.
If you go:
Time: 7:30 pm (Friday-Saturday), July 26-27, 2024
Venue: Opera Hall, Guangzhou Opera House (广州大剧院)
Duration: 120 minutes (including a 15-minute intermission)
Price: from 180 to 780 RMB.
Where to get the tickets: the official website of Guangzhou Opera House
The Cavalry (Dance Drama)
Produced by the Inner Mongolia Art Theatre, The Cavalry centers on a patriotic young man from Inner Mongolia who joins the Communist Party and fights for his country as a cavalryman in China's War of Liberation.
Poster of The Cavalry to be staged at the Guangzhou Opera House
Stage photo of The Cavalry
The drama features a blend of solo, duet, trio, and group dances, creating stunning and exciting interactions between people and horses, as well as among the characters. Representing horses on stage is often challenging; one of the highlights of this production is its unique approach of using human dancers to imitate horse movements.
If you go:
Time: 7:30 pm (Thursday-Friday), August 1-2, 2024
Venue: Opera Hall, Guangzhou Opera House (广州大剧院)
Duration: 130 minutes (including a 10-minute intermission)
Price: from 80 to 780 RMB.
Where to get the tickets: the official website of Guangzhou Opera House
Rebecca (Staged Concert)
The musical Rebecca is adapted from Daphne du Maurier's 1938 novel. It tells the story of a young woman who quickly falls in love and marries a middle-aged wealthy man. The dead body of the man's ex-wife is later found, revealing a deep secret.
Poster of Rebecca (Staged Concert) to be performed at the Guangzhou Opera House
Stage photo from Rebecca, Raimund Theater, Vienna (Austria), 2022
As a co-production between United Theatres of Vienna and Lion Entertainment, Rebecca premiered in 2006 and has been performed for over 2.7 million people in 13 countries and 10 languages worldwide. Its performance in Guangzhou marks the debut of the musical staged concert in China.
A musical staged concert, unlike a full musical, focuses primarily on the music and vocal performances, along with carefully selected choreography. Accompanied by an overseas orchestra, nearly 30 actors and outstanding dancers will perform all the hit songs from the show.
If you go:
Time: 7:30 pm (Thursday-Friday); 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm (Saturday-Sunday), November 28- December 1, 2024
Venue: Opera Hall, Guangzhou Opera House (广州大剧院)
Duration: 130 minutes (no intermission)
Price: from 180 to 1080 RMB.
Where to get the tickets: the official website of Guangzhou Opera House
The Last of the Mohicans: Alexandro Querevalu 2024 World Band Tour
The Mohicans are an Eastern Algonquian Native American tribe. In their own language, the Mohicans identify collectively as the Muhhekunneuw, which means "people of the waters that are never still".
Poster of The Last of the Mohicans to be performed at the Shenzhen Poly Theater
Alexandro Querevalu is an outstanding performer who plays indigenous instruments from both North and South America. The versatility, eloquence, sadness, and happiness that he expresses in his musical interpretations are felt deep within the soul. This is why he himself says, "This song makes me cry."
If you go:
Time: 8 pm, August 11, 2024
Venue: Shenzhen Poly Theater (深圳保利剧院)
Price: from 100 to 680 RMB.
Where to get the tickets: the official website of Shenzhen Poly Theater
Chicago (Broadway English Musical)
The musical Chicago, written by Bob Fosse in 1975, was inspired by a real event. The story follows chorus girl Roxie Hart, who, after killing her lover when he attempts to break off with her, hires a lawyer and manipulates the public to not only escape charges but also become a star.
Poster of Chicago to be staged at the Foshan Grand Theater
Chicago is the longest-running American musical in the history of Broadway and the West End. Since its premiere in 1996, it has grossed over $1.7 billion worldwide, with more than 35,000 performances in 525 cities across 38 countries, attracting an audience of over 34 million people.
Created by John Kander, Fred Ebb, and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, the score of the musical is both sexy and stylish, featuring stunning songs such as "Razzle Dazzle," "Cell Block Tango," and "All That Jazz."
If you go:
Time: 7:30 pm , November 7-8; 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm, November 9-10, 2024
Venue: Foshan Grand Theatre (佛山大剧院)
Duration: 140 minutes (including a 20-minute intermission)
Price: from 180 to 1080 RMB.
Where to get the tickets: the official website of Foshan Grand Theatre
Juliet And Romeo (20th Anniversary Ballet)
The Juliet and Romeo ballet is an ambitious reimagining of the original classic, as shown by the swapping of the two lovers' names in the title. Instead of 14th-century Italy in Shakespeare's story, it takes you back to Italy just after the Second World War. In this version, Romeo is a shy, introverted young man, while Juliet is a rebellious girl.
Poster of Juliet and Romeo to be staged at the Qionghua Theatre
Stage photo of Juliet and Romeo
In terms of visual design, this ballet avoids the grand and ornate sets typically seen in classical ballet. Instead, it features a minimalist, conceptual stage design, offering a unique and refreshing experience.
Juliet and Romeo was created by choreographer Fabrizio Monteverde for the famous Tuscany Ballet in 1989. The Balletto di Roma's version has been performed for 22 years, for over 200,000 attendances.
If you go:
Time: 7:30 pm (Sunday), August 11, 2024
Venue: Qionghua Theatre, Foshan (佛山琼花大剧院)
Duration: 120 minutes (including an intermission)
Price: from 100 to 480 RMB.
Where to get the tickets: the official website of Foshan Grand Theatre
Author | Tonny (Intern), Chen Siyuan
Editor | Monica, James
