“Monkey : Journey To the West” : Circus opera – directed by Chen Shi-Zheng, composed by Damon Albarn and visuals by Jamie Hewlett
A new piece of theatre launches the first Manchester International Festival and sounds and looks fantastic. With the talents of Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett involved (Gorillaz), the production promises a unique juxtaposition of entertainment that combines more than 40 Chinese circus acrobats, vocalists and performing martial artists to create a dazzling spectacle. A circus opera for the 21st century.
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“For centuries, the epic tale of the Monkey King’s journey of enlightenment has been an omnipresent part of Chinese culture, delighting young and old with its heady mix of adventure, mystery and magic. Now, East meets West in ‘Monkey: Journey to the West‘, a new production that reinvents the legend with a thrilling combination of music and action.
“The show has been adapted and directed by Chen Shi-Zheng, whose credits range from Chinese opera and theatre to the Hollywood movie ‘Dark Matter’, starring Meryl Streep. The music has been composed by Damon Albarn and the design and animation is by Jamie Hewlett, the artists behind award-winning virtual band Gorillaz.”
Monkey : Journey to the West
Thu 28 June – Sat 7 July 2007
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Adapted and directed by: Chen Shi-Zheng
Composer: Damon Albarn
Visual concept, costume, design and animation: Jamie Hewlett
Dramaturgy: David Greenspan
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