Sichuan Opera, with a history spanning over thirteen hundred years, was once a traditional form of entertainment that is now gradually being forgotten and fading away. As a significant part of Bashu culture, Sichuan Opera carries the emotional tapestry of generations of Sichuan people. It is the soul of Sichuan and the spirit of Bashu. The mission of inheriting and promoting Sichuan Opera culture falls on the shoulders of the essence of the lotus, a term used to describe the quintessence of Sichuan Opera.
After more than 300 days of script revision and rehearsal, the essence of Sichuan Opera has been skillfully combined with modern elements to present a magnificent and stunning performance to the world. The program includes:
Prologue: ‘Origins’ – The spring thunder roars above the musical pool, and the drums and gongs of Sichuan Opera are making a lively scene, performing ‘Drum and Gong Ruckus’.
Act One: ‘The Valiant General’ – A lively fighting scene that invigorates the audience with its thrilling and surging atmosphere, performing ‘The Three Heroes Battle Lu Bu’.
Act Two: ‘Sleeves of Youth’ – Time flies, and Sichuan Opera artists pass on the torch from generation to generation, beginning their life in makeup, performing ‘The Best of Humanity’, ‘Sleeves’, and ‘The Four Skills and Five Methods’.
Act Three: ‘Market of the Moon’ – The twelve monthly markets encompass everything, with various unique skills taking turns to perform, showcasing ‘Hidden Knife’, ‘Bicycle Stunt’, ‘Hand Shadow’, and ‘Leather Jin Rolling the Lantern’.
Act Four: ‘A Hundred Years of Plum Fragrance’ – A Sichuan sound rises, and the lingering echo fills the air, evoking a strong sense of homesickness among Sichuan people, performing ‘The Red Plum Pavilion’ and ‘Face Changing Show’.
Epilogue: ‘The Quintessence of the Lotus’ – A new image of Sichuan Opera re-emerges, with new characters taking the stage, performing the curtain call show ‘New Edition of Opera Costumes’. In search of history, heritage, and the inner self, the quintessence of the lotus collaborates with everyone to perform the development and inheritance of Sichuan Opera over the centuries.
Opening hours are from 15:00 to 22:00 all year round, subject to performance schedules. Each performance lasts approximately 70 minutes, with additional shows during peak seasons, holidays, or when there is an increase in the number of viewers.
Preferential policies for children: those under 1.2 meters in height (excluding) are free of charge (must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult, and free children do not occupy seats).
Free service facilities include WIFI: Account: Lotus Essence ABC; Password: 1234567890. 0; Coverage: Theater and Tea House. Mobile phone charging is available at the Tea House and Theater. Luggage storage and restrooms are also provided. Disabled access: People with disabilities can enter through the disabled access.
