- Price: NTD 900, 1200, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3000
- Weiwuying Co-presenter Program
- Duration is 170 minutes with intermission.
- Performed in Mandarin with Mandarin and English surtitles.
- Age guidance 6+
- Latecomers must follow staff instructions for entry and re-entry.
- For Group Purchase Discounts, please contact 07-262-6666.
Helpful Guide
- 10% off for Weiwuying Lifestyle member
- Weiwuying Youth member: 25% ticket discount for your first purchase. The additional ticket discount same as Lifestyle members.
※ID and Youth membership card are required at the door. - Weiwuying Unlimited member: 30% ticket discount for your first purchase. The additional ticket discount same as Lifestyle members.
- For details, please see Weiwuying Members Benefit
Contemporary Legend Theatre - The Kingdom of Desire
"Visually Stunning. "——The Times (U.K.) |
Kingdom of Desire, the 40th Anniversary production of the Contemporary Legend Theatre. Starring WU Hsing-kuo and WEI Hai-min, with CHU Po-cheng and HUANG Jo-lin.
Kingdom of Desire is adapted from William Shakespeare’s tragedy Macbeth and stands as a landmark work of the Contemporary Legend Theatre. The production fuses the aesthetics of traditional Chinese opera with contemporary theatrical language, reimagining a Western classic through an Eastern performance lens. Over the years, the production has toured extensively, reaching 34 international cities and leading theatres worldwide. It has been featured at major international festivals including the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the Festival d'Avignon, and the Hong Kong Arts Festival, where it has received widespread critical acclaim.
Rooted in the core disciplines of Peking opera—singing, speech, movement, and codified physical expression—and enhanced by modern stagecraft, the work creates a powerful visual and emotional experience. At its core, the production probes the darkest depths of human nature, confronting themes of desire, ambition, power, and destruction. It reveals how obsession and fate intertwine, driving individuals toward irreversible consequences, and exposes the abyss where human will collides with destiny. Marking the 40th anniversary, two special editions of the production will be presented. On October 9, the classic version stars WU Hsing-kuo and WEI Hai-min. On October 11, a legacy edition brings the two masters together with their protégés, CHU Po-cheng and HUANG Jo-lin, sharing the leading roles on stage.This rare master–disciple collaboration highlights a rich sense of artistic lineage and heritage.
Pre-talk
2026/10/9(Fri)14:00 Opera House 2F Lobby
2026/10/11(Sun)14:00 Opera House 2F Lobby
Creative and Production Team
WU Hsing-Kuo, CHU Po-cheng｜Au-Shu Cheng
WEI Hai-min, HUANG Jo-lin｜Lady Au-Shu
Team Introduction
Artistic Director & Director: WU Hsing-ku
WU Hsing-kuo is an actor, playwright, and director. He is one of the rare few performing artists who work across film, TV, traditional opera, contemporary theater, and dance. His many accolades include Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, Taiwan's National Literary and Art Award, and Order of Brilliant Star with Grand Cordon. In 198,6 he co-founded the Contemporary Legend Theatre and the troupe has produced more than 25 productions thus far. He established Hsing Legend Youth Theatre in 2016, under the umbrella of Contemporary Legend Theatre, to provide intensive training and showcase opportunities for young talent in Taiwan.
Contemporary Legend Theatre
Founded in 1986 by WU Hsing-kuo, Contemporary Legend Theatre (CLT) is committed to building a bridge between traditional Chinese opera and contemporary theater. CLT is recognized globally as a pioneer in intercultural, cross-disciplinary performances and has been invited to perform at reputable venues as well as festivals in over twenty countries. It is the only performing arts group in Taiwan that has staged performances at the top three art festivals around the world: Edinburgh International Festival, Festival d'Avignon, and Lincoln Center Festival.
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郭政彰攝影
Contemporary Legend Theatre - The Kingdom of Desire
"Visually Stunning. "——The Times (U.K.) |
Kingdom of Desire, the 40th Anniversary production of the Contemporary Legend Theatre. Starring WU Hsing-kuo and WEI Hai-min, with CHU Po-cheng and HUANG Jo-lin.
Kingdom of Desire is adapted from William Shakespeare’s tragedy Macbeth and stands as a landmark work of the Contemporary Legend Theatre. The production fuses the aesthetics of traditional Chinese opera with contemporary theatrical language, reimagining a Western classic through an Eastern performance lens. Over the years, the production has toured extensively, reaching 34 international cities and leading theatres worldwide. It has been featured at major international festivals including the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the Festival d'Avignon, and the Hong Kong Arts Festival, where it has received widespread critical acclaim.
Rooted in the core disciplines of Peking opera—singing, speech, movement, and codified physical expression—and enhanced by modern stagecraft, the work creates a powerful visual and emotional experience. At its core, the production probes the darkest depths of human nature, confronting themes of desire, ambition, power, and destruction. It reveals how obsession and fate intertwine, driving individuals toward irreversible consequences, and exposes the abyss where human will collides with destiny. Marking the 40th anniversary, two special editions of the production will be presented. On October 9, the classic version stars WU Hsing-kuo and WEI Hai-min. On October 11, a legacy edition brings the two masters together with their protégés, CHU Po-cheng and HUANG Jo-lin, sharing the leading roles on stage.This rare master–disciple collaboration highlights a rich sense of artistic lineage and heritage.
Pre-talk
2026/10/9(Fri)14:00 Opera House 2F Lobby
2026/10/11(Sun)14:00 Opera House 2F Lobby
Creative and Production Team
WU Hsing-Kuo, CHU Po-cheng｜Au-Shu Cheng
WEI Hai-min, HUANG Jo-lin｜Lady Au-Shu
Team Introduction
Artistic Director & Director: WU Hsing-ku
WU Hsing-kuo is an actor, playwright, and director. He is one of the rare few performing artists who work across film, TV, traditional opera, contemporary theater, and dance. His many accolades include Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, Taiwan's National Literary and Art Award, and Order of Brilliant Star with Grand Cordon. In 198,6 he co-founded the Contemporary Legend Theatre and the troupe has produced more than 25 productions thus far. He established Hsing Legend Youth Theatre in 2016, under the umbrella of Contemporary Legend Theatre, to provide intensive training and showcase opportunities for young talent in Taiwan.
Contemporary Legend Theatre
Founded in 1986 by WU Hsing-kuo, Contemporary Legend Theatre (CLT) is committed to building a bridge between traditional Chinese opera and contemporary theater. CLT is recognized globally as a pioneer in intercultural, cross-disciplinary performances and has been invited to perform at reputable venues as well as festivals in over twenty countries. It is the only performing arts group in Taiwan that has staged performances at the top three art festivals around the world: Edinburgh International Festival, Festival d'Avignon, and Lincoln Center Festival.
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郭政彰攝影
- Price: NTD 900, 1200, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3000
- Weiwuying Co-presenter Program
- Duration is 170 minutes with intermission.
- Performed in Mandarin with Mandarin and English surtitles.
- Age guidance 6+
- Latecomers must follow staff instructions for entry and re-entry.
- For Group Purchase Discounts, please contact 07-262-6666.
Helpful Guide
- 10% off for Weiwuying Lifestyle member
- Weiwuying Youth member: 25% ticket discount for your first purchase. The additional ticket discount same as Lifestyle members.
※ID and Youth membership card are required at the door. - Weiwuying Unlimited member: 30% ticket discount for your first purchase. The additional ticket discount same as Lifestyle members.
- For details, please see Weiwuying Members Benefit
