The Revenge of Prince Zi Dan

FESTIVAL: Edinburgh International Festival

CATEGORY: Opera

The Revenge of Prince Zi Dan is an interpretation of Hamlet unlike any you will ever have experienced.

When King Bo dies suddenly, his younger brother Yong Shu usurps his throne. His accomplice is the widowed Queen Jiang Rong whom he has seduced and married. So smitten is the Queen with her new husband that Jiang Rong is even prepared to betray her own son Prince Zi Dan. When Zi Dan learns of this treachery from the ghost of his father, the scene is set for tragedy.

The Shanghai Peking Opera Troupe is a virtuosic ensemble dedicated both to preserving the ancient artistry of Chinese opera and extending its repertoire beyond traditional boundaries. With gorgeously embroidered costumes, extraordinary acrobatics and brilliant music, Peking Opera was designed to be seen and heard by large crowds in open air settings often lit only by oil lamps. Also known as Jingju, it developed as a distinct art form in the 18th century. It is a unique combination of sweeping, symbolic dance, graceful singing, subtle mime and compelling martial arts.

With an orchestra playing traditional Chinese instruments, and a percussion ensemble to accompany the battle scenes and physical confl icts, The Revenge of Prince Zi Dan is a lavish, gripping entertainment which captures the imagination and the heart.

Supported by The Ministry of Culture, People’s Republic of China
Sponsored by HSBC

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21/08/2011

This event has no further performances scheduled at this time

Venue Details

Edinburgh Festival Theatre

The Festival Theatre stands on the site of the old Empire Theatre and opened in 1994, boasting the largest stage of any presenting house in Britain at the time. Today, at just over 2,500 square feet it is the largest performance area in Scotland, second only to the Royal Opera House in the UK, and is established as one of the country’s most prestigious venues. Not only is it the Capital’s home for Scottish Ballet and Scottish Opera, and at the heart of the Edinburgh International Festival, it has also gained an international reputation as one of the leading dance houses in the world. The 1915-seat venue hosts a cutting-edge contemporary dance season alongside large-scale musicals, international ballet productions and a variety of one-night musical events.

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