₊‧⁺˖⋆｡°｡ﾟ☁︎ The Moon Witnesses the Poet’s Unquiet Nights; Dancing Paces Recall Sensations of Days Gone By ⋆˖⁺‧₊☽✩*⋆
Inspired by the poetry and life of the literary giant Su Dongpo, Dongpo: Life in Poems integrates music, dance, poetry, and painting into a captivating show. Su Dongpo’s calligraphy and poetry are both powerful and graceful, brimming with emotions and artistic style. Blending contemporary dance with various traditional Chinese culture elements such as poetry, traditional Chinese painting, calligraphy, seal engraving, guqin, Chinese opera, and martial arts, this programme brings Su Dongpo’s ancient verses to life on stage, crafting an immersive journey where ‘poetry embodies dance and dance incorporates poetry’.
Chief Director / Choreographer / Visual Director / Playwright / Stage Set / Costume and Styling Design: Shen Wei
Composer / Music Director: Chen Qigang
Main Cast: Su Peng, Liu Jie, et al.
Guqin: Zhao Xiaoxia
‘A way of expression deeply rooted in Chinese traditional culture and on par with international market standard and international art appreciation.’ – China Culture Daily
The performance will run for about 1 hour 30 minutes without intermission.
Performed by China Oriental Song and Dance Troupe, Meishan Song and Dance Theatre
