"Director: Chen Shi Zheng"

• The Peony Pavillion (2 hour version) | DVD | (20/09/2010) from £12.13   |  Saving you £2.86 (19.10%)   |  RRP £14.99

  The universality and theatrical immediacy of this 16th century Chinese masterpiece continues to generate powerful audience appeal even today. Acting singing music dance acrobatics stilt-walking puppetry recitation pageantry and martial arts all find a place in the rich tapestry of Chen Shi-Zheng's production of the Peony Pavilion. This theatrical version presents the romantic and poetic love story of Du Liniang and Liu Mengmei in a flowing sequence which captivates the audience and illustrates the all-embracing art form that is Chinese Opera.