Xi Shi, the epitome of beauty and grace in dramatic literature, is a legend that has been passed down for thousands of years, symbolizing beauty itself. Have you ever wondered how a simple girl washing silk by the stream became the embodiment of ‘beauty’? Who was Xi Shi really? The Chinese original large-scale stage play ‘Dreaming of Xi Shi’ is set to provide a fresh perspective, exploring and analyzing the feminine power inherent in the character of Xi Shi.
The play employs dialogues between characters to portray her soul. It all begins when a modern girl steps into this ancient temple. She enters a fantastical, fragmented dream where Xi Shi appears in various forms: the Xi Shi from the drama, the one with a beauty that sinks fish, the hardworking and simple Xi Shi, the Xi Shi in the bloom of youth, and the heroic Xi Shi who sacrifices herself. These images connect fragments of familiar legends, showcasing various forms and qualities of ultimate beauty.
‘Dreaming of Xi Shi’ is crafted by an artistic team, directed by the renowned drama director Wang Xiaoying, and features a main creative team including stage design by Dai Yan, lighting design by Zhou Zhengping, music by Qi Feng, dance direction by Wang Di, costume design by Yang Donglin, and makeup and styling by Jia Lei. This is a live performance stage play set in the ancient temple, traditional stage, and enhanced with modern stage technology to create a mesmerizing atmosphere of rippling water, bright moonlight, and flying beauties, immersing the audience in the experience.
The ‘Dreaming of Xi Shi’ large-scale original stage play is located in Zheng’s Ancestral Hall within the Xi Shi’s Hometown Tourist Area in Zhuji. In 2022, over 200 million yuan was invested in the upgrade and renovation of the eastern area of Xi Shi’s Hometown, including infrastructure improvements, night tours of the Ladies’ Pavilion, immersive light shows, and the ‘Dreaming of Xi Shi’ large-scale original stage play. Directed by Wang Xiaoying, ‘Dreaming of Xi Shi’ is a ‘dream’ and a journey in pursuit of ‘ultimate beauty’. It breaks away from the ‘Xi Shi model’ that has been interpreted and performed throughout history, striving to uncover the inner world of a real person.
‘Dreaming of Xi Shi’ uses modern values as a yardstick, deconstructing various legends about Xi Shi, and re-analyzing the inner spiritual power of this legendary beauty that has resonated through the ages. Everything starts when a modern girl steps into this ancient temple, entering a fantastical, fragmented dream where she meets four different Xi Shi. These Xi Shi appear in various forms, connecting familiar fragments of legends, and showcasing various forms and qualities of ultimate beauty. Xi Shi in ‘Dreaming of Xi Shi’ is not just a person of the past; she also lives in the present and the future. She is a symbol of feminine power and an eternal dream of human beauty.
In the Xishi Hometown tourist area, related contents:
Night Tour of the Famous Ladies Pavilion: The Famous Ladies Pavilion is an exhibition hall themed on famous women throughout Chinese history. After renovation and upgrading in 2022, it will fully utilize the existing architectural and garden carriers and innovate various play combinations such as ‘day + night’. Through forms such as dynamic art image space, ground curtain interaction, induction interactive wall, 3D mapping show, and live performances, it enhances the趣味性, experience, and interactivity of sightseeing, allowing tourists to feel the beauty-seeking experience of traversing history and changing scenes with every step.
Immersive Light and Shadow Show: Through every grass, every tree, every stone, every leaf, light and shadow, sound, etc., it creates a romantic and poetic atmosphere, transforming cultures such as Yue customs, Yue arts, and Yue learning into Yue easy landscapes, interactive experiences, and Yue custom performances. From the immersive introduction of ‘sensory atmosphere + interactive experience + emotional resonance’, combined with technologies such as ‘delicious food’, ‘beautiful scenery’, ‘beautiful people’, VR/AR, etc., it creates an immersive beauty-seeking night tour experience place themed on ‘beauty’ and conducts a comprehensive immersive content upgrade for the scenic area.
Ancient Yue Street: The pedestrian street is a commercial pedestrian street integrating characteristic catering, delicacies, beverages, tourist souvenirs, leisure and entertainment.
Opening hours: Closed all day on Mondays throughout the year; Open from 19:30 to 20:20 from Tuesdays to Sundays throughout the year.
Dreaming of Xi Shi
Xi Shi, the epitome of beauty and grace in dramatic literature, is a legend that has been passed down for […]
