ARE you an avid opera fan and looking for some unique Taiwanese opera performances in Penang?
Then, head over to the Majestic Theatre in George Town on Aug 26 and 27, from 5pm to 7.15pm.
The special opera performance will be jointly organised by the George Town World Heritage Incorporated (GTWHI) and George Town Festival (GTF) in conjunction with George Town Heritage Celebrations 2023 and GTF 2023.
GTWHI general manager Dr Ang Ming Chee said the opera performance will be performed by the award-winning Taiwanese opera troupe, known as Tang Mei Yun Taiwanese Opera Company.
“The troupe is set to perform the classical comedy ‘Swan Banquet’, and the performance will be led by troupe leader Tang Mei Yun, together with more than 40 performers, musicians and crew.
“This performance had been intended to take place in 2020 but it was rescheduled to 2023 due to the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak at that time.
“Nevertheless, with the support from numerous parties, this performance is finally taking place in August this year.
“The public is welcome to bring along their family members to come and enjoy the performance, thus cultivating appreciation and transmission efforts on traditional opera performances,” Dr Ang said in her statement.
According to Dr Ang, each performance will be able to host 450 audiences, and admission is granted with complimentary tickets redeemed from the GTWHI office.
“There will be no assigned seats. The performance will be conducted in Taiwanese Hokkien with Mandarin and English subtitles.
“Interested public may approach GTWHI office, which is located at No. 116 & 118, Lebuh Acheh on Aug 18 (Friday) or Aug 19 (Saturday), from 11am to 3pm to redeem the complimentary tickets. Each individual is entitled to 2 tickets on a first come first served basis.
“To facilitate those who are residing outside Penang, ticket reservation is possible via phone. Each individual may reserve one ticket per person. The reserved tickets must be collected at the Majestic Theatre at 3pm on the performance date,” she said.
For more information and reservation, please contact Ms Ng Boon Nee at 011-16259606 during office hours.
Story by Riadz Akmal
Pix courtesy of GTWHI