Macao Kaifong Cantonese Opera Juvenile’s Troupe
7/5｜Sunday｜19:30
Cinema Alegria
Tickets: MOP 120, 100
Mei Anxiang and Wei Chaoren, both descendents of generals, have originally vowed to marry each other. However, due to a state of emergency at the border, Anxiang sneakly goes on a military expedition in replacement of her elder brother and fights against the enemies alongside Wei Chaoren. On the day of their triumphant return, Prince Zhao invites both of them to a feast as he intends to select a husband for his daughter among the guests. Wei Chaoren lusts after fame and fortune and has his heart set on being the princess’ husband, so he breaks his vow and even sues Anxiang for disguising herself as a male general…
The Tale of Lady General is the famous opera by renowned “almighty Cantonese opera singer” Sit Kok Sin. The story has been sung many times and even adapted into films. Teenagers of Macao are the leading actors of this performance, with powerful singing, acting and fighting scenes. Macao Kaifong Cantonese Opera Juvenile’s Troupe has been actively promoting the development of the Cantonese opera culture in Macao, cultivating teenagers’ interest in Cantonese opera, improving their understanding of it and contributing to the inheritance of the Cantonese opera culture.
Duration: approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, including one interval
Performed in Cantonese, with surtitles in Chinese
Script Coordinator: Yeong In On
Artistic Director: Lo Hang Peng
Director: Mo Wei Ying
Deputy Directors: Deng Zhiming, Chen Riyun and Zhang Chunyuan
Characters and Cast
Mei Anxiang: Lei Wai In, Chan Ka Ieng, Ao Ieong Fong U and Mak Hio Iao
Wei Chaoren: Lei Chi Cheung and Tam Weng Ka