Category Archives: China National Peking Opera Company

The Emperor and the Concubine – China National Peking Opera Company: Sadler’s Wells, 20 October 2018

Posted on October 22, 2018 by gerarddavis09

It’s opera Jim, but not as we know it You have to love bright, bright colours to enjoy Chinese opera. The costumes and staging dazzle with the stuff, and that’s not to mention the sparkle of the women’s remarkable headdresses. … Continue reading →

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The Legend of White Snake – China National Peking Opera Company: Peacock Theatre, London, 14 October 2016

Posted on October 15, 2016 by gerarddavis09

Here I go again Xu Xian doesn’t know what he’s letting himself in for when he falls for a beautiful woman he meets by a lake. It turns out she’s actually a 1000 year-old snake-spirit with a penchant for devouring … Continue reading →

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Farewell My Concubine – China National Peking Opera Company: Sadler’s Wells, 20 November 2015

Posted on November 21, 2015 by gerarddavis09

Faring very well Not having been to London for 10 years, the China National Peking Opera Company brought a real humdinger with them in Farewell My Concubine. Not at all like western opera it felt more like a play with … Continue reading →

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Preview: China National Peking Opera Company: UK Tour, 13-22 November 2015

Posted on November 11, 2015 by gerarddavis09

A Chinese Operation For the first time in 10 years the UK will be able to enjoy the opportunity to watch the China National Peking Opera Company. Both Sadler’s Wells in London and the Liverpool Echo Arena will be presenting the … Continue reading →

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