This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Guangzhou Opera House, which is celebrating the milestone with a series of artistic events themed "Timeless Impressions" to share with the people of Guangzhou.
The "Timeless Impressions" exhibition, currently on display at the Guangzhou Opera House's Experimental Theater Gallery, features over 500 artifacts across six themed zones.
Highlights include historical playbills, handprints of renowned artists, custom stage props, and exhibits on Zaha Hadid and Harold Marshall. The exhibition is open to the public free of charge.
A total of 15 wonderful musical performances will be presented on the stage. (Photo: Guangzhou Opera House)
The "Timeless Impressions" themed exhibition is underway at the Guangzhou Opera House's Experimental Theater Gallery. (Photo: Guangzhou Daily Huacheng News)
In celebration of its 15th anniversary, the Guangzhou Opera House will present 15 unique musical performances through the end of 2025, offering an extraordinary artistic experience. The series kicks off with the dance drama "The Peony Pavilion".
Ethnic Dance Drama: A Dream of Red Mansions
This adaptation of the Chinese literary masterpiece brings to life the timeless love story of Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu, and Xue Baochai. While staying true to the original novel, the production also infuses modern aesthetics and innovative interpretations.
Visually, the performance draws inspiration from the elegance of Ming and Qing dynasty paintings. Its narrative is divided into twelve distinct dance segments, each a poetic vignette that seamlessly intertwines to create a cohesive, emotionally resonant journey.
Stage photo of the ethnic dance drama: A Dream of Red Mansions. (Photo: Guangzhou Opera House)
Dates: October 19 (Thu) 7:30 PM; October 20 (Fri) 7:30 PM; October 21 (Sat) 7:30 PM (SOLD OUT); October 22 (Sun) 2:30 PM
Location: Opera Hall, Guangzhou Opera House
Tickets: RMB 180, 380, 580, 680, 780, 980 (VIP)
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Musical: The Longest Day in Chang'an
This original Chinese musical tells a story rooted in local emotions, with a tragic throughline focused on the themes of faith and love. The stage design incorporates symbolic elements like chessboards, sand tables, and traditional architecture to evoke the essence of ancient Chinese philosophy.
The poster of "The Longest Day in Chang'an" (Photo: Guangzhou Opera House)
Stage photo of "The Longest Day in Chang'an" (Photo: Guangzhou Opera House)
Dates: May 23-24, 2025 (Fri-Sat) 7:30 PM; May 25 (Sun) 2:30 PM
Location: Opera Hall, Guangzhou Opera House
Tickets: RMB 180, 280, 380, 480, 680, 880
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Additionally, the anniversary lineup also includes international productions such as the German musical "Mozart!", the West End play "Life of Pi," and the French rock musical "Le Rouge et le Noir - L'opéra Rock". Local highlights like the Cantonese dark comedy "Left Unsaid" (unspeakable) and the suspenseful historical drama "The Code of The Dynasty" further enrich the program.
For more details and tickets, visit the Guangzhou Opera House official website:
https://www.gzdjy.org/
Author | Wang Yulin (intern), Liu Lingzhi
Editor | James, Shen He
