 Event |
The Peking Opera
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| Venue |
Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Umbrella Event |
Asia-Pacific Arts Festival |
| First Date |
27 November 1992 |
| Last Date |
27 November 1992 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Part of a Tour |
Yes |
| Description |
Chinese Opera blends dance, mime and acrobatics together for a breathtaking night of entertainment. In style, it ranges from high drama to farcical comedy, ad is noted for the ingenious singing and music and its elaborate costumes. |
| Primary Genre |
Music Theatre
|
| Secondary Genre |
Opera
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| Organisations |
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| Contributors |
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| Text Nationality |
China
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| Production Nationality |
China
|
| Further Information |
The Peking Opera last visited New Zealand in the 1950s, according to the Evening Post. Overseas Touring Company.
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Event Identifier |
201171 |
| Dataset |
Theatre Aotearoa |
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