The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) will present “Jack and the Beanstalk” musical by Japan’s Theatre Hikosen at the Macao Cultural Centre’s (CCM) Grand Auditorium from 13-15 December.
Displaying their trademark artistry, Theatre Hikosen brings in a fantasy conveyed by a parade of big puppets, brought to life by an experienced cast. The Japanese company takes to the stage a reinvented adaptation of a magic tale that has enchanted endless generations with a string of well-known characters, from a magic harp to a hen that lays golden eggs.
Featuring lively songs and dance moves, Hikosen’s slightly changed version tells the story of a kind-hearted little boy who befriends a princess on his way to sell his family cow.
Widely known the world over, Jack and the Beanstalk’s tale has stood the test of time, passed on through traditional storytelling over thousands of years and later revived on the pages of printed books. Its most popular version was first published in English Fairy Tales, a collection written by Joseph Jacob in 1890. Having been recreated into countless versions, from cartoons to motion pictures, it inspired Theatre Hikosen to reinvent the classic.
Founded in 1966, the Japanese company has travelled the world with their colourful masks, costumes and props, having visited our town plenty of times with shows for the whole family.
The theatre’s upcoming “Jack and the Beanstalk” musical performance in Macau will be Dubbed in Cantonese, with subtitles in English and Chinese. Tickets are on sale with various prices from today, and can be purchased via Macao Ticketing Network, as well as Damai and Maoyan platforms. For more information visit IC’s or CCM’s websites, or contact 2840 0555.
Source and Images: IC
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