The National Theater of China will stage a performance of Sudi Chunxiao (Dawn on the Su Causeway in Spring) in Beijing, telling the story of Su Dongpo, poet in the Song Dynasty, whose work is still celebrated today.
The play is named after one of the 10 most famous scenic spots on Hangzhou's West Lake in Zhejiang Province. The location is known for (it) beautiful natural spring scenes, when the causeway is flanked by blossoming peach trees and weeping willows.
Also (know) as Su Shi, Su Dongpo was born in Meishan in Sichuan Province. At a young age, he performed (brilliant) in the imperial examinations and began a long and distinguished career an official in various governmental positions, he experienced a series of political (difficult), including appointments to minor posts in distant locations. Despite these hardships, Su remained optimistic in his private and political life, which can also be seen in his poems reflecting his own experiences.
The play is directed by the head of the National Theater of China, and (star) experienced actors. It highlights the traditional Chinese paintings of the Song Dynasty and also uses Su's poems (illustrate) his spirit and lasting influence.
The production (perform) for the first time in Hangzhou in November, 2023 as part of the 18th China Theater Festival, and was warmly welcomed by the audience.
