'Peking' behind the scenes at London’s biggest Chinese opera show
The China National Peking Opera Company brought two performances to London’s Sadler’s Wells in October – and Sino got a backstage pass. In this video, we ask Peking opera performer Li Shengsu how she gets ready for a big show, and get a rare glimpse into some of the behind-the-scenes preparation that goes into this complex art form! #Acrobatics #ChinesePekingOpera #Culture #Dance #London #Music #PekingOpera #PerformanceArt #SadlersWells #Theatre
China National Opera 2017
Enjoy a selection of images from our recent production of "A River All Red" and "The Phoenix Returns Home" London October 2017 #Acrobatics #ChinesePekingOpera #Culture #Dance #London #Music #PekingOpera #PerformanceArt #SadlersWells #Theatre
Opening Night of the China National Peking Opera Company at the Sadler's Wells Theatre
Dame Vivienne Westwood enjoys the opening night of the China National Peking Opera at Sadler's Wells. Playing to a packed audience the first night performance of “A River All Red” marked the inaugural showing of this play in Europe by the acclaimed opera company. The next performances are on Tuesday 24th (A River All Red) & Wednesday 25th for the Phoenix Returns Home. http://www.sadlerswells.com/…/china-national-peking-opera-…/ #Acrobatics #ChinesePekingOpera #Culture #Dance
The China National Peking Opera Company arrive at Heathrow
Passengers at T5 were a little surprised as well as being treated to a spectacle this morning by the China National Peking Opera Company when they landed at Heathrow! Two warriors and four soldiers performed a small excerpt from "A River All Red" which tells the story of one of China’s most celebrated generals, Yue Fei, who remained loyal to his commanders in the face of bitter betrayal. Combining song, dance, and awe inspiring acrobatic performances the opera tells the highl
ISLINGTON FACES Interviews Kevin Zhang about this months Peking Opera
Everyone has a story. Will you be shouting ‘hao’ (bravo) when the China National Peking Opera Company performs A River All Red and The Phoenix Returns Home at Sadler’s Wells Theatre from 21-25 October? Here Kevin Zhang from Sinolink, which has brought the show to London, talks about the spectacle that is Peking Opera. Q Can you explain your connection with the Peking Opera? Peking Opera (sometimes called Beijing Opera or Jingju) is a national theatrical treasure and popular a
CULTURE Whisper covers the China National Peking Opera
With two new productions premièring in Europe for the first time, the China National Peking Opera Company is back at Sadler's Wells this October with A River All Red and The Phoenix Returns Home. StartFragmentPromising a ‘fresh interpretation’ of these much-loved stories, the Peking Opera Company are renowned for their glorious array of costumes, dances, mime, music, and acrobats. StartFragmentWith five pairs of free tickets available to members to A River All Red, this is an
