Debut Performance in Mainland; in memorial of Jin Yong, the master of wuxia literature.
Jin Yong Xiqu Theatre – The Smiling, Proud Wanderer consists of several newly adapted xiqu excerpts. It tells wuxia stories of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer in the Naamyam way of storytelling used in Cantonese opera, including Dongfang Bubai transforming from sheng (male) to dan (female); Linghu Chong seeking freedom and mastering Nine Swords of Dugu.
Jingju (Peking Opera), Kunqu (Kun opera), Naamyam, and the four elements of xiqu are all employed in the performance in memorial of Jin Yong, the master of wuxia literature.
Adapted from Jin Yong’s novel The Smiling, Proud Wanderer
With authorisation from Ming Ho Publications
The premiere of this programme in Hong Kong is funded under the Arts Technology Funding Pilot Scheme by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Jin Yong
Mathias Woo
Zhou Long (Xiqu . Beijing)Kong Aiping (Kunqu. Nanjing)
Zhou Long (Xiqu . Beijing)Zhang Jing-jing (Nanjing)Zhang Xin-jia (Beijing)
Kong Aiping (Kunqu. Nanjing)Ren Jia-le (Jingju. Beijing)Yeung Kin-ping (Naamyam. Hong Kong)
Zhou Long (Xiqu . Beijing)
Read-singing in Naamyam Jin Yong’s classic wuxia novel The Smiling, Proud Wanderer. Narrating brutal bloodsheds, singing about favours and grudges in the martial arts world.
Director, Arts Tech Installation: Mathias Woo
Naamyam Writing / Performer: Yeung Kin-ping@TroVessional
Linghu Chong is punished with temporary exile at a cliff to reflect on his acquaintance with evil schools. In a cave, he discovers that evil swordsmen had deciphered the secret technique of his own school and loses his faith in the Mount Hua School. At this moment of doubt he meets Feng Qingyang, a senior at Mount Hua School who coaches his swordplay, and eventually masters the all-powerful Nine Swords of Dugu!
Director, Arts Tech Installation: Mathias Woo
Xiqu Director: Zhou Long (Beijing)
Scriptwriters: Zhou Long, Zhang Xin-jia
Ren Jia-le (Wusheng, a martial role) as Linghu Chong
Percussion (recording), voice-over (as Yue Buqun): Zhou Long
Dizi/Dongxiao (recording): Cheng Shing-tai
Guzheng (recording): Chan Tin Chi
Those who seek divine combat skills must first castrate themselves. The undefeatable cult leader is also an obsessive lover who would give up power for attractive men. During his conquest of the martial arts world, Dongfang Bubai has transformed from sheng (male) to dan (female). Is he really invincible?
Director, Arts Tech Installation: Mathias Woo
Xiqu Director: Kong Aiping
Scriptwriter: Zhang Jing-jing (Nanjing)
Kong Aiping (Sheng to Dan) as Dongfang Bubai
Zhao Yu-tao as Ren Woxing (voice over)
Available on Pingshan Theatre’s WeChat Official Accounts Platform, ticketing website and ticket office
Price: ¥199
Please refer to Pingshan Theatre’s ticketing website.
Beijing Poly Theatre Management Co., Ltd
Shenzhen Pingshan Poly Theater Mangement Co., Ltd
Running time approximately 70 minutes;
No latecomers will be admitted, until a suitable break in the performance;
No entry for children under 1.1 meters;
Zuni Icosahedron reserves the right to make the final decision.
