A historical tragedy, a hero failed in battle, his beautiful lover and the handsome warhorse accompanying him towards the end of the inevitable fall of the kingdom, a heartbroken farewell between the lovers via a stunning sword dance. This well known Peking opera classic has been staged for hundreds of years and the audiences weep for the story again and again. By the best young Peking opera artists from Beijing, this Peking opera classic will be presented in a most authentic way for the first time at the Fringe.