Northern Kunqu Opera Theatre presents The Jade Hairpin, a love story between a young scholar and a Daoist nun.
Based on Gao Lian's play, the story follows Pan Bizheng and Chen Miaochang as music and poetry bring them together. The scholar's aunt attempts to separate them by sending him away for the examinations; their farewell at the river becomes a declaration of enduring affection.
Opera company: Northern Kunqu Opera Theatre; Chen Miaochang: Pan Xiaojia; Pan Bizheng: Liu Pengjian; Playwright: Gao Lian.
Children of all ages require a ticket. Please arrive approximately 30 minutes before the performance. Cloakrooms are on both sides of the lobby. Each order is linked to one identity document; accepted documents are a Chinese resident identity card, passport, Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents, Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents, military officer identity card, residence permit for Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan residents, or Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card.
Food, drinks, professional photography and recording equipment, and lighters are prohibited. Please follow staff instructions and venue announcements.