\n● For details, please see Weiwuying Members Benefit
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\n\n● Approx. 170 mins incl. 1 interval of 20 mins
\n\n● Suitable for age 7+.
\n\n● Performed in Taiwanese with Mandarin surtitles.
\n\n● Latecomers must follow staff instructions for entry and re-entry.
\n\n● 12/30(Wed)12:00 to 1/6(Wed)12:00 25% off for Weiwuying member
\n\n● 1/6(Wed)12:00 to 1/27(Wed)12:00 25% off for sales
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\n\nIt was the era of Great Maritime Exploration. Legendary historical figures arrived in Taiwan. The entire East Asia got caught in a storm on a scale never seen before. There was no order and no rule on the sea. Maritime law would not come into existence for another century. Taiwan, a historically neglected isle off the mainland, leaped into prominence. One must survive the thrilling conquests of humanity and carve out a unique path in order to prevail here.
\n\nZheng ZhiLong, The Pirate King of Formosa is a re-imagination of the epic maritime battles that shaped our understanding of history. Renowned stage actress SUN Tsui-Feng is set to play the titular character alongside "no. 1 male jester of Taiwanese opera" CHEN Sheng-Zai, emerging performers CHEN Chao-Ting, CHEN Tzu-Hao, and LI Yu-Chen, as well as the Ming Hwa Yuan Arts and Culture Group.
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Pre-talk
\n\n5/29 (Sat) 13:50-14:10 Opera House 2nd Floor
\n\n5/29 (Sat) 18:50-19:10 Opera House 2nd Floor
\n\n5/30 (Sun) 13:50-14:10 Opera House 2nd Floor
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Production team
\n\nEstablished in 1929, Ming Hwa Yuan went through thick and thin of GeZaiXi over the years, elevating the art form through the ages into a lively, colorfully imaginative, contemporary stage performance. With engaging stories that tackle modern issues, Ming Hwa Yuan was able to elevate GeZaiXi, Taiwanese Opera, a folk art performed on outdoor stage into the pantheon of national theatre, transforming a waning traditional art form to a shining beacon of Taiwan's cultural industry.
\n\nThe group continues to develop GeZaiXi as a medium to catapult Taiwan's unique culture to the global theatre scene, touring various continents and presenting the "Musical of the Orient" to more audiences around the world.
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Creative and Production Team
\n\nArtistic Director & Producer|CHEN Sheng-fu
\n\nPlaywright & Director|HUANG Chih-kai
\n\nCo-Playwright|WANG Chiung-lin
\n\nLeading Actors|SUN Tsui-feng, CHEN Sheng-tsai, LI Yu-chen
\n\nCast|SUN Tsui-feng, CHEN Sheng-tsai, CHENG Ya-sheng, CHEN Chao-ting, CHEN Tsu-hao, LI Yu-chen, CHEN Ling
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Commissioned by National Center for Traditional Arts
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