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Xiqu Fights & Delights: Three Chinese Comedies

March 3, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Chinese fabrics with sword

Showcasing the vibrancy of traditional Chinese theatre, these delightfully contrasting plays celebrate the chou -or comic- character, an irrepressible force of comedy who continually reveals the laughter in life.  Filled with convoluted acrobatic contortions, mistaken identities, adorable lovers, and exhilarating battles, this celebration of  “the clown” will appeal to audiences of all ages.

Known as Xiqu (pronounced like ‘she chew’) in Mandarin Chinese, it encompasses over 300 separate forms of theatre, each native to a particular part of the country and based in the language and music of its home region.  Xiqu performers are among the most diversely and highly skilled performing artists on the planet, rigorously trained in song, speech, acting, dance, acrobatics, and martial arts, and able to perform these skills in combination with one another.  This troupe is studying at University of Hawaii, Manoa’s Asian Theatre program.

Program schedule is subject to change. Contact the library 15 days in advance to request a sign language interpreter or if special accommodations are needed.

Details

Date:
March 3, 2018
Time:
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Island

Hawaii

Recommended for

Adults, Children, Families, Teens

Branch

Hawaii – Kailua-Kona
75-138 Hualalai Rd
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 United States
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Phone:
808-327-4327

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