Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024
Dic Dic Chang Chang Playground
A Cantonese Opera x Children’s Interactive Theatre
Dic Dic Chang Chang Playground: A Cantonese Opera x Children’s Interactive Theatre is the first-ever Cantonese Opera created specifically for families, children and young hearts! This interactive, innovative performance offers a captivating glimpse into the marvellous world of Cantonese Opera, showcasing exquisite costumes, mesmerizing makeup, and stylized movements in an engaging adventure.
Embark the magical journey of Captain Dic Dic and Chang Chang as they learn artful skills from the Cantonese Opera Fairy to defeat the Boring King. The audience will be transformed into secret agents, using imagination to overcome challenges in a vivid, interactive realm. Far from being merely a "traditional" performance, Cantonese Opera is a rich, multifaceted art form, rivalling the modern productions you love. With minimalistic sets, expressive movements, and rhythmic percussion, the production promises to captivate and inspire all who attend.
Photo credit: Cheung Chi Wai
The production has won the Asia Art Special Award Runner-Up at the Asian Art Awards during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe!
Huge thanks to the Asian Art Fund Scotland for this prestigious recognition. It inspires us to continue exploring and sharing new artistic expressions globally.
Photo credit: Kokoro
Photo credit: Kokoro
Photo credit: Cheung Chi Wai
Photo credit: Kokoro