7 - 10 Feb
Grand Theatre, HK Cultural Centre

Seven years in the making.

China's most passionate love story.

Raise the Red Lantern thrilled audiences – don't miss the company's latest extravaganza.

"Irresistible in its integrity, artistry and huge potential" Financial Times

After the phenomenal success of the internationally-acclaimed ballet, Raise the Red Lantern, performed at the Hong Kong Arts Festival in 2002, the troupe has adapted The Peony Pavilion from the most romantic story in Chinese literature.

The stellar international production team includes Academy Award-winning designer Emi Wada. Choreographer Fei Bo rises to the challenge of adopting stylised kun opera movements into Western classical ballet. This visually stunning ballet retains the purity and drama of both forms and is enhanced by Michael Simon's starkly effective set design. With principle dancers who have received copious international awards and accolades, this production is distinguished by excellence.

Tang Xianzu (1550-1616) wrote this classic about love, death and resurrection during the Ming Dynasty. Much more than a love story, The Peony Pavilion is also about the regenerative power of true emotions.

Live Accompaniment: National Ballet of China Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Zhang Yi

Liu Yang, Si Ting Hong

Producer: Zhao Ruheng
Adaptation and Director: Li Liuyi
Composer and Arranger: Guo Wenjing
Choreographer: Fei Bo
Stage Designer: Michael Simon
Costume Designer: Emi Wada
Live Accompaniment: National Ballet of China Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Zhang Yi