National Ballet of China: The Peony Pavilion

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

Seven years in the making.
China's most passionate love story.
Raise the Red Lantern thrilled audiences in 2002 – 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 Raise the Red Lantern, performed at the HKAF in 2002, National Ballet of China 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 piece retains the purity and drama of both forms and is enhanced by Michael Simon's starkly effective set design. With principal dancers who have received many international awards and accolades, this production is distinguished by excellence.
Tang Xianzu (1550-1616) wrote this classic tale about love, death and resurrection during the Ming Dynasty. Much more than a love story, The Peony Pavilion affirms the regenerative power of true emotions.