A Peking Opera Classic’s Guide to Surviving Office Politics
Peking opera classic, “Xu Jiujing: Rise in the Officialdom” imparts an invaluable lesson in navigating office politics while upholding one's integrity, offering insights for modern professionals.
China National Peking Opera Company's Grand Return
In a historic reunion, the China National Peking Opera Company returns to Taiwan after the pandemic, celebrating their 30th anniversary of touring the island with six Peking opera classics.
Awakening Through Peking Opera: Life and Death from Script to Reality
GuoGuang Opera Company’s latest production, A Dream of Death and Life, hints at a profound connection between the stage and our reality, where the drama unfolds not only within the theater's walls but potentially in the lives of the audience.
Dreamwoven Stages: Rejuvenating Traditional Theatre and Pushing Boundaries
As a cornerstone of the Taiwan Traditional Theatre Centre, the “2023 Keep On Dreaming” program stands as a beacon for opera performers in Taiwan and beyond.
Beach Opera “Sun & Sea” Sends Ebbing Messages About Climate Crisis
This summer, the award-winning opera “Sun & Sea” made its debut in Taiwan, marking it as the first Asian destination on its tour. The highly-anticipated opera from Lithuania envelopes the island with its breathtaking melodies, while calling out for ecological harmony.
Heartbeat of the Stage: Percussion in Peking Opera Rediscovered
Po You Set’s latest production casts a spotlight on the unsung heroes of the Peking opera stage — the percussion ensemble.
Traditional Bangzi Opera Ventures into the Multiverse
In commemoration of its 70th anniversary, the renowned Taiwan Bangzi Opera Company debuted an enchanting spectacle that delves into the realm of multiverse, ushering the rich traditions of Chinese opera into a new frontier.
A Circus for the Senses: NCO's Musical and Cultural Extravaganza
With their latest production, Journey into Lost Time of TWATUTIA, the National Chinese Orchestra Taiwan (NCO) infuses the elements of circus in traditional Chinese orchestra, whisking the audience away on a captivating voyage through time.
Searching for Heroes in a Peking Opera Classic: The Orphan of the Zhao Family
By revisiting the Peking Opera classic, The Orphan of the Zhao Family, the GuoGuang Opera Company invites their audience to consider the true nature of heroism, while emphasising that each actor and actress on stage embodies heroic qualities through their craft.
Hand Puppetry Unleashes the Tale of Blood Brothers and Heroism
For the 2023 Taiwan Traditional Theatre Festival, the Jin Kwei Lo Puppetry Company presents their latest production, Blood Brothers, which sheds light on the legendary Chinese tale of brotherhood and heroism.