The Kunqu Opera play is based on the original autobiographical narrative of ancient Chinese scholar Shen Fu to memorize his wife Yun.

 

The couple's romantic joys are vividly depicted on stage.

 

Kunqu Opera "Six Chapters of A Floating Life," the first production of the Shanghai Grand Theater's "Oriental Stage Aesthetics" series, has cultivated many fans since its debut in 2019.

From July 27 to 29, the lyric love tale based on the literary classic by Shen Fu (1763-1825) will be performed at the theater.

The original autobiographical narrative of the scholar Shen recounts the romantic joys of his marriage to Yun, an elegant and artistic girl he falls in love with.

Romantic and fantasy elements of movies are incorporated into the stage design and effects to portray reality and dreams, as well as Shen's deep sorrow, memories and fantasies after the death of his wife.

Director Ma Junfeng said that he was moved to tears several times by Shen and Yun's pure and deep love.

The stage design and effects present reality and dreams, as well as Shen's deep sorrow, memories and fantasies after the death of his wife.

 

Young award-winning performers Shan Wen (left) and Shi Xiaming play the leading roles.

 

The play stars Shi Xiaming and Shan Wen, both of whom are winners of the Plum Blossom Prize, the highest theatrical award in China.

According to Shi, they're considering to develop the Kunqu Opera into other theatrical versions to cater to different target audiences.

Zhang Xiaoding, general manager of the Shanghai Grand Theater, said that it took two years to produce the Kunqu Opera, and she is glad to see young people's rising enthusiasm for traditional Chinese theater.

Following "Six Chapters of A Floating Life," the Shanghai Grand Theater will create new artistic and modern interpretations of classics "The Peony Pavilion" and "White Snake" in the future.

Performance info:

Date: July 27-29, 7:15pm

Tel: 6386-8686

Venue: Shanghai Grand Theater

Address: 300 People's Ave

人民大道300号

Source: City News Service