A supernatural love story unfolds through Pingju singing, stage combat and a struggle for reunion.
Bai Suzhen and Xu Xian marry, but the monk Fahai drives them apart. With Xiaoqing's help, Bai Suzhen battles to protect their love. This telling follows her imprisonment beneath Leifeng Pagoda through to her rescue and the family's reunion.
Performed in Chinese by China Pingju-Opera Theatre as part of its Jixiang Blossoms showcase of classic repertoire.
Cast (names transliterated)
Zheng Lan as Bai Suzhen; Zhang Guoqiang as Xu Xian; Wang Huan as Xiaoqing; Zhang Hongxiang as Fahai; Mao Zongming as the old fisherman; Tu Zhenlong as the novice monk; Yan Bodi as Weituo; Zhu Qing as the Immortal of the South Pole; Mao Zongming as the young monk; Feng Xueyuan and Song Ge and Bi Hu as the Crane and Deer attendants. Ensemble and chorus: performers of China Pingju-Opera Theatre.
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.
Full programme
- The Legend of the White Snake