Details

Set in the Sanwei Mountain, a place blessed with thousands of Buddhas and lit by holy lights, the performance follows a painter's daughter who is kidnapped after they help save the life of a Persian businessman on the Silk Road. It was first performed in 1979 and was adapted into a film in 1982, the same year that they became the first Asian arts troupe to perform at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, it has been performed around the world in countries including France, Italy, Japan, Thailand, Spain and Turkey. UK Premiere. Running time: 90mins

Cast/Performers

Li Li, Chen Chen (Ying Niang), An Ning (painter Shenbi Zhang), Suo Jingxing (Yi Nusi), Song Yulong (Dou Hu), Want Jianfei (Official), Wang Jun (Official), Han Bin (HeXi Jiedushi)

Creatives/Company

Company: Gansu Dance Drama and Opera Ensemble (DDOE)
Presented by: Performance Infinity