Kunqu Opera: The Oldest and Most Avant-Garde Theatre
Event details
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Wednesday 26 February 2025 - 2:00pm to 4:30pm
Description
Venue & time:
26 February 2025, 2pm to 4:30pm
Diamond, G05 - Workroom 02
32 Leavygreave Rd, Broomhall, Sheffield S3 7RD
Description:
Kunqu Opera is one of the oldest forms of Chinese opera, known for its poetic lyrics, elaborate costumes, and stylized movements. The performance will feature a live theatre-style showcase with guided appreciation, explaining the significance of each scene and the artistic nuances of Kunqu.
Instructor:
He Chengzhou
Chengzhou He (何成洲), Doctor of Arts of Oslo University, is Yangtze River Distinguished Professor of Drama and Theatre at Nanjing University School of Arts. He is a Foreign Member of Academia Europaea (the Academy of Europe). His teaching and research focus on performance and theatre studies, comparative literature and critical theory. He won the Ibsen Prize in 2002 and was former President of the International Ibsen Committee. His most recent articles include: “Garden Kun Opera and Cultural Tourism” (2025) and “Kunqu in Europe” (2025).
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