Puppet Show: "The Emperor's New Clothes"

Time: 10:30 am and15:00 pm on May 30, 2010
Venue: Huang Hua Gang Theatre
Tickets: ￥68 / 88 / 108 / ￥238 for three tickets / ￥188 for two tickets
Bookings: 020-3806 5181, 3806 5182
Performer: Guangdong Puppet Troupe

"The Emperor's New Clothes" is adapted from one of Andersen's most famous fairy tale. It tells the story of vain Emperor who treasures more than anything luxurious costumes. Hundreds of outfits are made for him all more wonderful than the previous but the Emperor is never entirely satisfied. Soon the court's tailors have nothing new to offer him and so the Emperor looses all interest in state affairs. He searches for a new tailor to create the ultimate rob; one day, two sneaky men come to the palace claiming they will give him what he desires the most...

Founded in 1956, the Guangdong Puppet Theater has written and performed more than 300 traditional and modern puppet shows winning numerous awards across the country.

(By Kobe Gao and David Keyton)

Source: Lifeofguangzhou.com

Editor: Jessie Hwang