The Chinese masterpiece "Journey to the West: Wukong" created by the Guangzhou Acrobatic Art Theater premiered on June 14 at the Guangzhou Beilei Theater. The play will provide a new interpretation of the Chinese classic mythological novel "Journey to the West" and present a wonderful audio-visual feast to the audience.
"Journey to the West: Wukong" takes "real growth" as the core theme of the story. It tells the story of Sun Wukong who, after more than ten years of apprenticeship and study, gained insight into the wonderful principles and mastered magical powers. However, he repeatedly ran into obstacles due to blind ignorance and arrogance. A story about gradually recognizing oneself while getting along with others and in friction, thereby realizing the true meaning that with greater ability comes greater responsibility, and harvesting the true meaning of growth.
"Journey to the West: Wukong" made its shocking debut.
"National Trend + Second Dimension" creates a 4D immersive sensory feast
"Journey to the West·Wukong" integrates many modern stage technology methods, combining acrobatics, martial arts, drama, puppets, 4D stereoscopic projection and other diverse art forms to create multiple A sensory experience that immerses the audience in the magical and colorful world of art.
In terms of stage design and costume modeling, the play conducts in-depth discussions on the possibilities and innovations of national style visual design, integrating modern textures with oriental charm, rock electronic music, and two-dimensional national trends, further strengthening the The creativity of visual design and the impact of sensory experience make more young audiences fall in love with acrobatic art and indulge in the power and beauty displayed by Chinese acrobatics.
A visual design that combines modern texture with oriental charm.
"Literary Masters + Excellent Actors" explore the infinite possibilities of Guangzhou's performing arts
"Journey to the West·Wukong" is produced by Wu Zhengdan, general manager and artistic director of Guangzhou Acrobatic Art Theater and founder of "Shoulder Ballet". At the same time, the play invited outstanding young director Guo Hongbo as the chief director, and worked closely with many young artists such as Lin Wensi and Fu Xiao to jointly explore new forms of artistic expression.
The new artistic expression is eye-catching.
The whole drama skillfully integrates nearly 20 acrobatic programs. Among them, the gold medal program "Lifting and Lowering Soft Wire" is used to reproduce Sun Wukong's magical changes and unparalleled abilities, such as the Seventy-two Transformations, Somersault Cloud, etc. In addition, exciting programs such as "Rolling Ring" and "Flying Rod" vividly interpret classic plots from "Journey to the West" such as earth-shattering events and the treasure hunt in the Dragon Palace, fully demonstrating the profound heritage and innovative space of Guangzhou's acrobatic art in the new era.
The acrobatic program cleverly reproduces the classic plot in "Journey to the West".
It is particularly worth mentioning that the actor who plays Sun Wukong in this play, Tang Zhe, the young chief actor of Guangzhou Acrobatic Art Theater, performed superbly in the "Lifting and Lowering Soft Steel Wire" program. This program is extremely difficult, and Tang Zhe has won many awards in recent years with his outstanding skills, including the "President Award of the French Republic" known as the "Oscar of the Acrobatic World" and the "Golden Chrysanthemum Award" of the National Acrobatic Competition. These fully demonstrate the local strength of Guangzhou’s literature and art.
Tang Zhe, the young lead actor of the Guangzhou Acrobatic Art Theater, played the role of Sun Wukong, showing off his superb acrobatic skills.
It is reported that the play will continue to perform at the Guangzhou Southern Theater in August, bringing the audience a month-long summer journey to the West carnival.
Interview and writing: Nandu reporter Zhou Peiwen, intern, Ma Yuchen, correspondent Suiwen Guangdong Travel Promotion
Pictures provided by the organizer
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