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The Revenge of Prince Zi Dan

The Revenge of Prince Zi DanPhoto: Liu Haifa

Part of EIF 2011

The Revenge of Prince Zi Dan is an interpretation of Hamlet unlike any you will ever have experienced.

When King Bo dies suddenly, his younger brother Yong Shu usurps his throne. His accomplice is the widowed Queen Jiang Rong whom he has seduced and married. So smitten is the Queen with her new husband that Jiang Rong is even prepared to betray her own son Prince Zi Dan. When Zi Dan learns of this treachery from the ghost of his father, the scene is set for tragedy. Read more …

The Shanghai Peking Opera Troupe is a virtuosic ensemble dedicated both to preserving the ancient artistry of Chinese opera and extending its repertoire beyond traditional boundaries. With gorgeously embroidered costumes, extraordinary acrobatics and brilliant music, Peking Opera was designed to be seen and heard by large crowds in open air settings often lit only by oil lamps. Also known as Jingju, it developed as a distinct art form in the 18th century. It is a unique combination of sweeping, symbolic dance, graceful singing, subtle mime and compelling martial arts.

With an orchestra playing traditional Chinese instruments, and a percussion ensemble to accompany the battle scenes and physical confl icts, The Revenge of Prince Zi Dan is a lavish, gripping entertainment which captures the imagination and the heart.

More information on this production is available at eif.co.uk.

The critical consensus


Features about The Revenge of Prince Zi Dan

Edinburgh Festival 2011: The Revenge of Prince Zi Dan--The secret of Hamlet in Chinese

Malcolm Moore, The Telegraph, 15/08/2011

Where and when?

Festival Theatre, Edinburgh from Friday August 19, 2011, until Sunday August 21, 2011. More info: http://www.edtheatres.com/festival

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