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DATE
3 FEB 2012, FRI -
4 FEB 2012, SAT
4 FEB 2012, SAT
TIME
8pm
1hr 10mins, no intermission
(Due to the nature of the production, there will be no admission after the start of the performance)
1hr 10mins, no intermission
(Due to the nature of the production, there will be no admission after the start of the performance)
VENUE
Theatre
PRICE
$38* (sold out), $48** (sold out), $68 (sold out), $88 (selling fast), $108 (selling fast)
Concessions: Limited concessions for students, NSF & senior citizens: $27* (sold out), $34** (sold out)
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Concessions: Limited concessions for students, NSF & senior citizens: $27* (sold out), $34** (sold out)
Restricted view: $20 Huayi Friends Special: 15% savings^
For 4 or more tickets till 31 Dec 2011 only. Sign up as a Huayi Friend now!
Huayi Package: 10% savings^
For 4 or more tickets only.
^Limited tickets applicable across all Huayi shows. Not valid for concession/school special tickets, workshops, talks, masterclasses and ticket categories marked with * and **.
Click here for ticketing details
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Available for school bookings of 10 students or more. For details and bookings, contact Esplanade Box Office at 6828 8389 or email: boxoffice@esplanade.com.
VIP Box Experience
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SYNOPSIS
The title of the work is derived from a phrase “water stains on the wall” uttered during a legendary conversation between two of the most respected Chinese calligraphers from the Tang Dynasty (618–907).
The phrase then came to be used to describe the aesthetical refinement in Chinese calligraphy:
Co-produced by :
Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
National Chiang Kai-shek Center, R.O.C
Movimentos Festwachen der Autostadt in Wolfsburg
This tour is made possible by the grants from the Council for Cultural Affairs, Taiwan;
and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan).
ENGLISH | 中文
“When has one ever seen a company with such magical and beautiful bodies?”
– Neues Deutschland
“ [The dancers] possess a control and articulation that verge on the superhuman. These are performers who can make stillness every bit as eloquent as animation. In fact, they have the power to change your metabolism.”
– Chicago Sun-Times
Created by internationally-renowned choreographer Lin Hwai-min, this sublime work of spellbinding beauty and breathtaking technique is inspired by a phrase uttered by Yen Chen-ching in a legendary conversation with fellow respected Chinese calligrapher Huai Su during the Tang Dynasty.
– Neues Deutschland
“ [The dancers] possess a control and articulation that verge on the superhuman. These are performers who can make stillness every bit as eloquent as animation. In fact, they have the power to change your metabolism.”
– Chicago Sun-Times
Created by internationally-renowned choreographer Lin Hwai-min, this sublime work of spellbinding beauty and breathtaking technique is inspired by a phrase uttered by Yen Chen-ching in a legendary conversation with fellow respected Chinese calligrapher Huai Su during the Tang Dynasty.
Water Stains on the Wall is performed on an expanse of white stage on which images of drifting clouds in different shades of black are projected. With movements reminiscent of free-flowing ink, the ever-morphing clouds create exquisite spaces that are constantly shifting, bringing Chinese landscape ink painting to life on stage.
The title of the work is derived from a phrase “water stains on the wall” uttered during a legendary conversation between two of the most respected Chinese calligraphers from the Tang Dynasty (618–907).
The phrase then came to be used to describe the aesthetical refinement in Chinese calligraphy:
“Where do you get inspirations for your calligraphic style?” asked Yen Chen-ching, whose signature style of Kai script brought Chinese calligraphy to a new height.
"I observe summer clouds that resemble mountains with spectacular peaks,” replied Huai Su, the young monk who later became the most renowned master of wild cursive style. “The most exciting parts remind one of birds flying out of woods and snakes slithering into bushes…”
“How about water stains on the wall?” asked Yen Chen-ching.
“Right on! You old devil!” exclaimed Huai Su.
"I observe summer clouds that resemble mountains with spectacular peaks,” replied Huai Su, the young monk who later became the most renowned master of wild cursive style. “The most exciting parts remind one of birds flying out of woods and snakes slithering into bushes…”
“How about water stains on the wall?” asked Yen Chen-ching.
“Right on! You old devil!” exclaimed Huai Su.
Co-produced by :
Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
National Chiang Kai-shek Center, R.O.C
Movimentos Festwachen der Autostadt in Wolfsburg
This tour is made possible by the grants from the Council for Cultural Affairs, Taiwan;
and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan).
