In a specially designed studio theater in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, an attractive world of jianghu (bring) to life through a Shaoxing Opera performance last week.
Six actresses, (play) roles from a spirited landlady to skilled swordsmen, spies, and soldiers, deliver a fascinating show lasting two hours and 10 minutes. The audience sits very close to the performers, engaging with them and immersing (them) in a unique viewing experience.
This is the environmental theater-styled show, New Dragon Gute Inn, performed by Zhejiang Xiaobaihua, one of China's (remarkable) Shaoxing Opera groups. (adapt) from the 1992 classic wuxia film of the same name, Shaoxing Opera show successfully captures the interest of a younger audience by blending traditional Chinese opera with modern theater models and dramatic concepts." From its content to spirit, its forms to acsthctics, the play reflects young people are worried about and concerned with nowadays, said Chen Lijun, who plays the supporting role of Jia Ting in the show.
Traditional Shaoxing Opera often draws (inspire) from ancient scripts and folk legends, telling stories of talented scholars and beautiful ladies., New Dragon Gate Inn is based a film with a significant fan base and is adapted to suit the current context and the Shaoxing Opera genre itself.