MOP 220
Approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes with no intermission.
Performed in Mandarin with Chinese and English surtitles.
Suitable for audience aged 13 or above. Children under the age of 6 will not be admitted.
Who needs a hero’s epic tale to fulfill their own dreams?
Is it the King who bids farewell to his concubine, or the concubine who bids farewell to her King?
Written by Nobel Prize laureate Mo Yan and produced by the Beijing People’s Art Theatre, the immersive drama Farewell My Concubine reimagines the historical Chu-Han Contention. Breaking away from conventional historical narratives, the play unfolds through multiple encounters and time-crossing dialogues between Yu Ji (Xiang Yu’s beloved concubine) and Lü Zhi (Liu Bang’s wife), exploring timeless themes of power, survival, and responsibility. Through a female perspective, it offers a profound reinterpretation of the legendary struggle.
An immersive stage design places the audience inside a fully enclosed “Chu military tent,” seated on woven mats and stools at varying heights to closely witness the characters’ intertwined love and conflict. Combining modern costume aesthetics and philosophical dialogue, the production reconstructs the historical epic through an innovative lens. Since its Beijing premiere in 2023, the play has earned wide acclaim. The premiere of this production in Macao, promises an unforgettable theatrical experience.
Beijing People’s Art Theatre
Founded in June 1952, the Beijing People’s Art Theatre is a professional drama company whose first president was the renowned playwright Cao Yu. The current president is Feng Yuanzheng. Over the past 70 years, the theatre has staged more than 300 productions of diverse styles from China and abroad. Through its long-term artistic practice and theoretical exploration, the theatre has achieved a harmonious fusion of realism, national expression, as well as experience and embodiment of representational aesthetics. This blend has culminated in the distinct “Beijing People’s Art Theatre School of Acting.” The institution has nurtured numerous outstanding artists and remains a cornerstone of modern Chinese theatre.
Beijing People's Art Theatre Immersive Drama Farewell My Concubine