Written during 1956 and 1957 by the renowned playwright Lao She, Teahouse is set in Beijing’s Yutai Teahouse, where various characters from society are cleverly depicted. In the chaotic yet inspiring history of China spanning more than a century, embracing the late Qing Dynasty, the Warlord period and the victory in the Sino-Japanese War, a parade of personalities and a rapidly changing society are put under the unforgiving theatrical microscope.

Teahouse – produced by the Beijing People’s Art Theatre and co-directed by drama maestros Zhao Ju Yin and Xia Chun – premiered on 29th March 1958 at the Beijing ShouDu Theatre. Decades later, the drama continues to enthrall, and is one of the few programmes continuously presented by the Beijing People’s Art Theatre. In 1980, Teahouse was the first Chinese drama to be performed overseas. In 1992, on the 40th anniversary of the Beijing People’s Art Theatre, Teahouse racked up its 374th -and last – performance.

In 1999, ‘hot’ director Lin Zhaohua, with a brand new team of actors and actresses, revised the drama, since then Teahouse has performed for over 500 audiences, and has been seen in more than a dozen countries and regions on three continents. It is indeed a classic Chinese drama.

Duration? Approximately 3 hours (with two intermissions). Latecomers will only be admitted at a proper timing, to avoid disruption of the program.
Language: Performed in Mandarin (with Chinese and English surtitles)
For aged 6 or above

Written by Lao She
Directed by Jiao Juyin & Xia Chun
Revived by Lin Zhaohua
Main Cast: Liang Guanhua, Pu Cunxin, Yang Lixin
Performing Group: Beijing People’s Art Theatre

The Beijing People’s Art Theatre was established in 1952; its first director was the literati and playwright Cao Yu. The theatre has put on nearly 300 plays and dramas from all over the world, which have been presented in many diverse styles. The Theatre, due to its prolific programming, meticulous artistry and stylish performances, has long been renowned in both China and overseas. It has performed inspired plays by prominent writers such as Lao She, Cao Yu, Tian Han, and He Qiping, while presenting classic fare such as Dragon Beard Ditch; Hu Fu, Cai Wen Ji; Camel Xiangzi; Teahouse; The Storm; The First House of Beijing Duck; and Guan Han Qing.

Date: 26-27 January 2007 | Time: 19.30 – 23.00

Tickets | Macau Cultural Centre

Originally posted 2006-11-27 12:42:35.

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