Two Capitals, Fifteen Days. [Photo by Wang Huanwen/For China Daily]
A Chinese language play, Two Capitals, Fifteen Days (2022), was staged at Tianqiao Performing Arts Middle in Beijing from Nov 4 to six.
Primarily based on the favored novel with the identical title by Chinese language award-winning author Ma Boyong, the play, which is about three hours lengthy, is directed by Zhao Miao, who is thought for his pioneering theatrical productions, particularly bodily theater works.
In opposition to the backdrop of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the story follows a prince, Zhu Zhanji, who has a loopy journey — in 15 days from Nanjing to Beijing alongside the Grand Canal — to save lots of himself and the dynasty. That was virtually a mission not possible, however he had no alternative.
Two Capitals, Fifteen Days. [Photo by Chen Yangyang/For China Daily]
The play options 226 characters and, in addition to the plot, which is thrilling and romantic, audiences additionally get pleasure from a vivid scroll of the scenes alongside the Grand Canal within the Ming Dynasty with the stage set and multimedia know-how designed by the visible director Ren Dongsheng.
Over 10 several types of people artwork are featured within the play, reminiscent of pingtan, a type of storytelling and ballad singing from Suzhou, and shadow play.
After the exhibits in Beijing, the play will tour different Chinese language cities, reminiscent of Shanghai, Hangzhou and Nanjing.
Two Capitals, Fifteen Days. [Photo by Chen Yangyang/For China Daily]