High-flung emotions that go straight to your heart
A Chinese Operatic genre with touching humanism

Hebei Clapper Opera Troupe of Beijing
3-5 July 2009 (Fri-Sun) 7:30pm

Clapper Opera of Shanxi
Due to unexpected change of the performing group's schedule, performing dates for
"Clapper Opera of Shanxi" are changed to:
26-28 August 2009 (Wed-Fri) 7:30pm
Other programme information remains unchanged. Thank you for attention.

Clapper Opera Showcase
28-30 September 2009 (Mon-Wed) 7:30pm

Theatre, Hong Kong City Hall
Ticket: $240,160,100

Lyrics and dialogue with Chinese and English surtitles

Hebei Clapper Opera Troupe of Beijing

3 July 2009 (Fri)
The Injustice Done to Dou E

4 July 2009 (Sat)
Capturing Sanlang Alive
The Bitten Mark

5 July 2009 (Sun)
Killing His Wife, Kou Zhun with His Boots on His Back, Du Shiniang

Main Cast: Peng Yanqin, Wang Hongling, WangYinghui, Liu Fengxiang, Zhang Sigang, Gao Demin, Zhang Shuqun

Clapper Opera of Shanxi

26 August 2009 (Wed)
Zhonglu Clapper Opera Invocation in the Temple  
Puzhou Clapper Opera Cao Zhuang's Wife
Beilu Clapper Opera Visiting His Wife
Shangdang Clapper Opera The Killing in the Temple

27 August 2009 (Thu)
Puzhou Clapper Opera Hiding in the Kiln
Zhonglu Clapper Opera Warming by the Fire
Shangdang Clapper Opera The Killing of Yan Xijiao
Beilu Clapper Opera Wu Zixu's Defection

28 August 2009 (Fri)
Beilu Clapper Opera Yang Silang Visits His Mother
Puzhou Clapper Opera Chuncao Barging into the Court Room
Shangdang Clapper Opera Deploying Kou Zhun
Zhonglu Clapper Opera Phoenix Terrace Pass 

Main Cast: Miao Jie, Wu Guohua, Zhang Baoping, Yang Zhongyi, Ji Youfang

Clapper Opera Showcase

28 September 2009 (Mon)
Huaibei Clapper Opera Carrying the Bridal Sedan Chair
Shaanxi Clapper Opera Reunion at the Pavilion
Wei Clapper Opera of Tianjin Declaration on the Execution Ground
'Huang Huang' Han Tune A Banquet for Lu Bu
Jiangsu Clapper Opera Accepting the Marshal's Seal from The Lady General Mu Guiying Leads Her Army to War
Hebei Clapper Opera Song of the Sword

29 September 2009 (Tue)
Shandong Clapper Opera A Quarrel in the Palace Chambers
Laiwu Clapper Opera The Autumn River
Laodiao Clapper Opera Interrogating Her Husband
'Huang Huang' Han Tune Zhou Ren Repents
Huaibei Clapper Opera Breaking through the Army Formation
Wei Clapper Opera of Tianjin Minding Sheep in the Wild

30 September 2009 (Wed)
Jiangsu Clapper Opera A Romance Buffeted by Storm
Shaanxi Clapper Opera Wang Lian Loses Sleep over a Case
Laiwu Clapper Opera Princess Yinping
Laodiao Clapper Opera Zhou Ren and His Sworn Brother's Wife
Shandong Clapper Opera Losing Her Son and Losing Her Mind
Hebei Clapper Opera Seeking Peace between the North and the South

Main Cast: Wang Xincang, Yang Liping, Bian Xiao, Wu Guiyun, Du ZhenZhong, Zhang Xiaodong, Wu Lanxiang, Wu Ximei, Yan Ling, Zhu Hui

Tickets available from 1 June onwards at all URBTIX outlets
For each purchase of 4-9 tickets:10% off, 10-19 tickets:15%off, 20 or more tickets: 20% off
15% discount on full-price tickets for each purchase of 2 different programmes and 20% discount for 3 different programmes including Hebei Clapper Opera Troupe of Beijing (3-5/7), Clapper Opera of Shanxi (26-28/8) and Clapper Opera Showcase (28-30/9)
Half price tickets available for senior citizens, people with disabilities, full-time students and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients
(Limited tickets for students and CSSA recipients available on a first-come-first-served basis)
Audiences are strongly advised to arrive punctually. Latecomers will only be admitted until the interval or a suitable break in the programme

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