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Tong Ruirui's directorial work: the dance drama "Kucha"

Qintai Grand Theatre, Grand Theatre, Wuhan, China
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Important Info
Type: Show
City: Wuhan, China
Starts at: 19:30

E-tickets: Print at home or at the box office of the event if so specified. You will find more information in your booking confirmation email.

You can only select the category, and not the exact seats.
If you order 2 or 3 tickets: your seats will be next to each other.
If you order 4 or more tickets: your seats will be next to each other, or, if this is not possible, we will provide a combination of groups of seats (at least in pairs, for example 2+2 or 2+3).

Overview

Kucha, situated at a crucial point on the northern route of the ancient Silk Road, was a crossroads of four major world civilizations. In the vast galaxy of Chinese civilization, Kucha shines like a brilliant pearl traversing millennia, its diverse and integrated culture radiating unique charm and enduring brilliance.
 
Kucha culture flows with the imprints and bloodlines of various ethnic groups throughout history. From the patrons in the cave murals depicting people in Hu clothing to the multi-ethnic rhythms of the "Sumu Zhe" dance, the intermingling of cultures creates a vibrant tapestry of Xinjiang's history and culture, and a vivid testament to the unity of diversity within Chinese civilization. The dance drama "Kucha" follows these imprints, weaving together the journeys of Kumarajiva to the east and Xuanzang to the west across time and space, bringing the fusion and evolution of Kucha's culture and art to the stage.
 
The dance drama "Kucha" brings together a diverse group of talents. Tong Ruirui serves as the chief choreographer, and Han Ziyong, a scholar of literature and history, is the screenwriter. The main creative team includes producer Li Dong, composer Guo Sida, executive choreographers He Tao and Wang Peng, set designer Qin Liyun, costume designer Yang Donglin, visual director Wang Han, choreographers Li Hongjun, Wei Wei, Gulijianati Shatar, and Fu Yangxue, multimedia designer Hu Tianji, lighting designer Liu Zhao, costume designer Xu Bin, prop designer Lei Peng, and many other domestic artists. The dance drama is primarily composed of young dancers from the Xinjiang Art Theatre Song and Dance Troupe and Xinjiang Normal University, in collaboration with outstanding young dance artists from across the country.

Synopsis

At the Caotang Temple in Chang'an, when Kumarajiva passed away, countless memories surged like lightning across the mountains and seas…
In the ancient city of Kucha, after the revelry of the "Su Mu Zhe" dance, Jiva, the sister of the King of Kucha, saw the scattered bones outside the city and, overcome with grief, took her son, young Kumarajiva, and entered the Buddhist order. Kumarajiva sought out renowned teachers and his fame spread far and wide. Jivaka entrusted Kumarajiva with the mission of spreading Buddhism in the East, which became his lifelong commitment. Emperor Fu Jian of the Former Qin Dynasty wished to invite Kumarajiva to Chang'an to preach, but General Lü Guang conquered Kucha, forcing Kumarajiva to break his vows. Enduring humiliation and hardship, he followed Lü Guang eastward across the vast desert, his mother's entrustment as clear as a spring in the green trees.
Kumarajiva stayed in Liangzhou for seventeen years, studying Central Plains culture. After arriving in Chang'an, he translated countless scriptures, transforming his life's insights into countless brilliant words: affliction, consciousness, compassion, freedom, the river of love, the sea of ​​suffering, enlightenment, the world… More than two hundred years later, Xuanzang re-entered the vast desert, traversing its boundless expanse.

Venue Info

Qintai Grand Theatre - Wuhan
Location   7 Zhiyin Blvd, Zhongjiacun, Hanyang District, Wuhan, Hubei, China, 430030

Qintai Grand Theatre is the premier performing arts venue in Wuhan and one of the leading theatres in Central China. Opened in 2007, the theatre hosts a wide range of world-class productions, including opera, ballet, musicals, symphony concerts, dance performances and drama. Together with the adjacent Qintai Concert Hall, it forms the heart of Wuhan's Qintai Cultural and Arts Center.

Qintai Grand Theatre is the largest and most prestigious performing arts venue in Wuhan, Hubei Province, and one of the most important cultural landmarks in Central China. Located on the scenic shores of Moon Lake (Yuehu Lake), the theatre opened in 2007 as part of the Qintai Cultural and Arts Center, a major complex dedicated to music, theatre and the performing arts.

The theatre features a state-of-the-art Grand Theatre with 1,802 seats and a flexible Multi-function Hall with 360 seats. Designed to international standards, it is equipped to stage large-scale opera productions, classical and contemporary ballet, Broadway and Chinese musicals, symphony concerts, dance dramas, theatrical performances and international touring productions.

Each season, Qintai Grand Theatre welcomes leading Chinese performing arts companies as well as renowned international artists, orchestras and theatre companies. Its diverse programme includes opera, ballet, musicals, concerts, drama, children's productions and cultural festivals, making it the city's premier destination for live entertainment.

With its modern architecture, advanced stage technology and outstanding acoustics, Qintai Grand Theatre has established itself as one of China's leading performing arts venues and plays a central role in Wuhan's cultural life, attracting audiences from across the country and around the world.

Important Info
Type: Show
City: Wuhan, China
Starts at: 19:30
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