Butcher Hu Shan is appointed censor and confronts the powerful.
Hu Shan rescues an impoverished scholar, only to be rejected once his new friend rises to power. After sheltering the scholar's abandoned mother and sister, the butcher gains an official post and confronts corruption himself.
Performed in Chinese by China Pingju-Opera Theatre as part of its Jixiang Blossoms showcase of classic repertoire.
Cast (names transliterated)
Yu Haiquan as Hu Shan; Zhang Guoqiang as Dang Jinlong; Gao Sijia as Mother Zhu; Wang Huan as Dang Fengying; Yan Bodi as Yang Lie.
Casting may change on the day.
Open the live ticket QR code in the ticket wallet for admission; screenshots are not valid. The listing also permits admission with the purchase QR code. Paper tickets are optional: collect one before the performance at the Jixiang Theatre self-service machine using a Chinese resident ID card or the purchase QR code.
Every child needs a ticket. Enter approximately 30 minutes before the performance; follow the entrance arrangements on site. Dress neatly, pass the security check, follow staff instructions and enter in order. Keep quiet and silence phones. Audio recording, filming and photography require permission. There is no luggage storage; keep belongings with you and safeguard valuables.
The cast on the day of the performance prevails.
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