Tickets for the Chengdu Jinjiang Theater "Sichuan Opera Show·Legendary Face Changing"

A Millennium of Sichuan Charm Unveiled + Enjoy the Sichuan Opera Classic "The Three Heroes Battle Lü Bu" + The Amazing Skill of "Knife Hiding" + The Stunning Performance of "Fire Breathing" + The Charming Folk Custom of "Skin Band Rolling Lamp" + The Famo
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  • 《Classic Play Revival》The prologue opens with the Sichuan opera classic "The Three Heroes Battle Lü Bu," vividly presenting the fierce battle scenes of the Three Kingdoms period, instantly immersing the audience in the exciting martial arts of Sichuan opera and experiencing the magnificent atmosphere of historical stories.
  • 《Multi-Art Fusion》In the first act, "Love Begins," shadow puppetry combines unique light and shadow art with the basic skills of Sichuan opera performers, presenting a diverse range of artistic charms from traditional folk arts to professional opera foundations.
  • 《Spectacular Stunt Presentation》In the second act, "Sudden Change," Sichuan opera stunts such as "Hidden Knife" and "Fire Breathing" are performed in succession. The actors' superb skills combined with thrilling performances bring a strong visual impact. The classic play "Red Plum Pavilion" also adds to the storytelling and artistic depth.
  • 《Collection of Folk Stunts》The third act, "Encounter," features traditional plays such as "Rubber Band Rolling Lantern" and "Da Pin," which are full of fun. The folk stunt rod puppet "The Good in the World" is performed vividly, showcasing a grand collection of folk arts and conveying a rich atmosphere of life and cultural charm.
  • 《Face-Changing Stunt Extravaganza》The fourth act, "Legend," is the main stage for face-changing stunts. Programs such as "Puppet Face-Changing and Fire Breathing," "Costume Change," "Triple Real Person Transformation," and "Eight-Face Change" present the unique skill of Sichuan opera face-changing in a variety of wonderful forms, dazzling the audience and witnessing the legend and magic of Sichuan opera art.

What to expect

  • "Sichuan Opera Show: Legendary Face-Changing" is a large-scale stage production, the first of its kind in the country, that takes Sichuan Opera elements as its main body and integrates acrobatics, dance, magic, and other elements. It uses modern sound, light, and electricity technology and fashionable artistic techniques to showcase the local customs of Chengdu. This performance takes Sichuan Opera as its core element, respecting the artistic qualities of singing, recitation, acting, fighting, and stunts (face-changing, fire-breathing, and graceful movements of male and female characters) in Sichuan Opera. It integrates acrobatics (some skills in the market scene, such as jar-lifting and duo aerial silk), dance (fan dance), magic, shadow puppetry, and other art forms to strengthen the artistic tension of Sichuan Opera, enhance the shock of Sichuan Opera performances from multiple perspectives and angles, and strengthen the audio-visual appreciation to achieve the purpose of being suitable for all ages and popularizing Sichuan Opera art. The repertoire consists of multiple segments, including: Sichuan Opera "Three Heroes Occupy Changbu", Sichuan Opera Lantern Play "Rubber Band Rolling Lantern", Clown Features, Sichuan Opera "Red Plum Pavilion" "Release Pei", extremely demonstrating the beauty of Sichuan Opera young male and female actors; Sichuan Opera "Making Pancakes", etc.
  • "Sichuan Opera Show: Legendary Face-Changing" tells a touching love story of young men and women through a main line that runs through the plot,演绎 a moving legend of Chengdu, and presents the evolution history of Sichuan Opera face-changing stunts. The play takes exquisite face-changing skills as a link and tells the touching story that took place at the site of the "Sanqinghui" in Chengdu, the birthplace of Sichuan Opera. The plot focuses on the growth process of the protagonist "Xiao Sanqing", depicting his fate with Sichuan Opera with his master and his love with "Xiao Huanhua". On the basis of faithfully inheriting the traditional singing, recitation, acting, fighting, and stunts of Sichuan Opera, the play boldly innovates the stage presentation methods and actively explores the aesthetics of cultural and tourism integration. Using contemporary light and shadow technology, it expands the artistic tension of Sichuan Opera, and enhances the impact and shock of cultural and tourism performances from multiple perspectives and dimensions, presenting audiences with an unprecedented physical and mental enjoyment from an audio-visual perspective.
  • Jinjiang Theater "Sichuan Opera Show: Legendary Face-Changing" Program: Overture - Performance Program: Traditional Sichuan Opera "Three Heroes Battle Lu Bu"; Act 1: "Love Begins" - Performance Program: Shadow Puppet Show, Basic Skills Display of Sichuan Opera Actors; Act 2: "Sudden Change" - Performance Program: Traditional Sichuan Opera "Red Plum Pavilion", "Hiding Knife" Performance, "Fire Breathing" Performance; Act 3: "Accidental Encounter" - Performance Program: Traditional Sichuan Opera "Rubber Band Rolling Lantern", "Fighting", Folk Stunt Puppet on Sticks "The World is Good" Performance; Act 4: "Legend" - Performance Program: Traditional Sichuan Opera "Puppet Face-Changing and Fire Breathing", "Changing Clothes", "Real Person Three Changes", "Eight-Head Face-Changing"
Chengdu Sichuan Opera Theatre---Jinjiang Theatre · Sichuan Opera Show: Legend of Face Changing
"Sichuan Opera Show – Legendary Face-Changing" is a large-scale stage drama, the first of its kind in the country, that takes Sichuan Opera elements as its main body, integrates acrobatics, dance, and magic, and uses modern sound, light, and electrical te
Chengdu Sichuan Opera Theatre---Jinjiang Theatre · Sichuan Opera Show: Legend of Face Changing
One minute on stage takes ten years of practice; every minute is absolutely stunning.
Chengdu Sichuan Opera Theatre---Jinjiang Theatre · Sichuan Opera Show: Legend of Face Changing
"Sichuan Opera Show - Legendary Face Changing" respects the artistic essence of Sichuan Opera, including singing, recitation, acting, acrobatics, and unique skills (face changing, fire breathing, and the presentation of male and female roles).
Chengdu Sichuan Opera Theatre---Jinjiang Theatre · Sichuan Opera Show: Legend of Face Changing
Incorporates other art forms such as acrobatics (including techniques like jar balancing and double silk aerial from street scenes), dance (fan dance), magic, and shadow puppetry.
Chengdu Sichuan Opera Theatre---Jinjiang Theatre · Sichuan Opera Show: Legend of Face Changing
Enhance the artistic expression of Sichuan Opera and amplify the impact of performances through multi-perspective and multi-angle approaches.
Chengdu Sichuan Opera Theatre---Jinjiang Theatre · Sichuan Opera Show: Legend of Face Changing
Enhance the audio-visual appeal to make it suitable for all ages and popularize Sichuan Opera.
Chengdu Sichuan Opera Theatre---Jinjiang Theatre · Sichuan Opera Show: Legend of Face Changing
The performance consists of multiple segments, including: Sichuan Opera "Three Heroes Occupy Changbu", Sichuan Opera Lantern Play "Rubber Band Rolling Lantern", clown features, Sichuan Opera "Red Plum Pavilion" excerpt "Releasing Pei", showcasing the beau
Chengdu Sichuan Opera Theatre---Jinjiang Theatre · Sichuan Opera Show: Legend of Face Changing
"Sichuan Opera Show - Legend of Face Changing" tells a heart-stirring love story of a young couple through a main storyline, interprets a soul-stirring legend of Chengdu, and presents an evolution history of the Sichuan Opera face-changing stunt.
Chengdu Sichuan Opera Theatre---Jinjiang Theatre · Sichuan Opera Show: Legend of Face Changing
This play uses the exquisite art of face-changing as a bond, telling a touching story that takes place at the "San Qing Hui" venue, the birthplace of Sichuan Opera in Chengdu. The plot focuses on the growth of the protagonist "Xiao San Qing," depicting hi
Chengdu Sichuan Opera Theatre---Jinjiang Theatre · Sichuan Opera Show: Legend of Face Changing
"Sichuan Opera Show – Legendary Face Changing" faithfully inherits the traditional singing, recitation, acting, acrobatics, and unique skills of Sichuan Opera, while boldly innovating stage presentation methods and actively exploring the aesthetics of cul
Chengdu Sichuan Opera Theatre---Jinjiang Theatre · Sichuan Opera Show: Legend of Face Changing
Presenting audiences with an unprecedented audio-visual experience and immersive enjoyment.
This performance adds a unique charm of traditional art to the repertoire, allowing the audience to experience the fusion of different traditional arts.
This performance adds a unique charm of traditional art to the repertoire, allowing the audience to experience the fusion of different traditional arts.
Chengdu Sichuan Opera Theatre---Jinjiang Theatre · Sichuan Opera Show: Legend of Face Changing
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"Sichuan Opera Show - Legendary Face Changing" Seating Chart
"Sichuan Opera Show - Legendary Face Changing" Seating Chart
"Sichuan Opera Show - Legendary Face Changing" Seating Chart
"Sichuan Opera Show - Legendary Face Changing" Seating Chart
"Sichuan Opera Show - Legendary Face Changing" Seating Chart

Good to know

  • Show Time: One show daily in September, starting at 20:00 (subject to the actual show time; arrangements subject to on-site conditions).
  • Show Duration: 70 minutes/show (subject to the actual performance length on-site).
  • Show Venue: Jinjiang Theater (54 Huaxingzheng Street, Jinjiang District, Chengdu)
  • Redemption Method: Present the name used when placing the order at the theater box office to redeem your admission voucher (please arrive at the theater approximately 30 minutes in advance for convenient ticketing).
  • Please arrive at the venue approximately 30 minutes before the show starts for convenient ticketing.
  • Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Please plan your travel time accordingly before purchasing tickets.

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