On September 7, the children's drama "A Family with Opera Boys" co-produced by Sichuan People's Art Theater (hereinafter referred to as: Sichuan People's Art) and Hong Kong artists premiered at the Chengdu City Concert Hall, attracting many Parents brought their children to watch

Before the performance, seven young "Nahu Experience Officers" warmly welcomed everyone in the theater, and the atmosphere immediately became lively. The children were excited by the body language and interactive aspects of the play, and the audience burst into laughter and applause.

On the stage, the clever fusion of modern style and Sichuan opera elements allowed everyone to fully appreciate the charm of traditional culture; the diverse music and moving theme songs made this audio-visual feast full of joy and touching. Parents have said that they are deeply inspired by the parent-child relationship shown in the play. Both adults and children can find fun and resonance in the play.

The Boy with a Tiger in "The Family Has an Opera Boy" tells the fantasy adventure story of a little boy during the May Fourth Movement. From the mysterious disc he accidentally discovered, he released Wu San, a character from the Sichuan Opera world, and a majestic tiger, thus starting a time and space adventure. Wu Si experienced various challenges from the fantasy of Sichuan Opera to the real world during his adventure, and ignited the heroic dream in his heart. Topics such as "parent-child relationship", "growth education" and "heroic dreams" reflected in the play have made many viewers still talk about it after watching the show.

As a newly created children's drama by Sichuan People's Art Theater in 2024, "The Family Has a Playful Baby" not only innovates the performance form of traditional children's dramas, but also highlights the unique charm of Sichuan-Hong Kong cooperation. This play uses a physical theater performance method that stimulates children's imagination, conveying emotions and stories through body language.

The play was co-produced by artists from Sichuan and Hong Kong, fully reflecting the collision and integration of the cultures of the two places. The combination of modern stage language and intangible cultural heritage Sichuan Opera makes the play full of new ideas in expression and style. As directors Mao Wei and Qi Yu said: "We are not breaking tradition, but continuing tradition. We hope that through this drama, more audiences will become interested in Sichuan Opera and inspire their enthusiasm for exploring traditional art."

It is reported that the drama will It will continue to be performed at the Beijing Art Center on September 22.

Red Star News reporter Zhang Shihao editor Zeng Qi