Esplanade - Gao WenJu

SYNOPSIS

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A man, aspiring to officialdom, leaves his wife and marries another...
His wife, while heartbroken, remains willing to go to the ends of the earth to be with him...
The new bride, jealous and sly, sets her mind to murder...

Find out what happens next in this Chinese opera production which brings to life the classic tale of Gao Wenju with an exquisite blend of ancient liyuan opera and contemporary theatre. Experience the hero and heroine’s heartache, frustration, yearning and joy through liyuan opera’s refined movements and lovely melodies.

EXPLORATIONS

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Introduction to Liyuan Opera

by Siong Leng Musical Association

Learn more about Liyuan Opera through this pre-show talk conducted in Mandarin and English.

7.15 – 7.45pm
Esplanade Recital Studio, Free
(for ticket holders of Gao Wenju - Liyuan Opera)

ADVISORY

Earth Hour at Esplanade on 27 March 2010

In line with our efforts to contribute to a greener environment, Esplanade will be participating in the Earth Hour project spearheaded by WWF (World Wide Fund For Nature). Pledging our support for Earth Hour 2010, Esplanade will dim and turn off the lights around the centre from 8.30pm â 9.30pm on Saturday, 27 March 2010. All operations in the centre will continue as normal.

Should you require assistance during the Earth Hour, please do not hesitate to approach our staff. More information on Earth Hour 2010 can be found at www.earthhour.org

Thank you and we look forward to your support towards a greener environment!

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Tickets sold through SISTIC Website, Hotline and Outlets.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
For the enjoyment of all audience members, all events start promptly at the time printed on the ticket. Please be seated 15 minutes before the performance start-time. Entry for latecomers and re-admission will not be permitted until the first appropriate pause in the programme or intermission, if any.

Patrons are advised that with effect from 12 March 2004, an administrative fee of $5 per ticket is payable for all Replacement Tickets issued.

Please note the following conditions:
- Replacement Tickets can only be issued for performances with reserved seating
- No Replacement Ticket will be issued for general admission or 'free seating' performances.
- Replacement Tickets are issued subject to verification of patron's details against our transaction records.
- Esplanade reserves the right to not issue a Replacement Ticket if we are not able to verify the claim.

SYNOPSIS

ENGLISH | 中文

新科状元被逼舍糟糠妻入赘温府，另娶丞相女为妻。因思念，发妻赴京寻夫；因嫉妒，狡诈的丞相女欲加害于状元郎元配。状元郎高文举最终能否与发妻重逢？

梨园戏《高文举》将以古雅细致的表演与唱腔，呈现曲文优美的爱情故事。剧本写忠贞不渝的夫妻情、奸相滥权的腐败官场，全剧唱词精致典雅，旋律悠扬委婉。

EXPLORATIONS

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梨园戏讲座

演前讲座，由湘灵音乐社以华语与英语讲述梨园戏的特色。

晚上7时15分至7时45分
滨海艺术中心音乐室
入场免费 (只限《高文举》门票者)