Learning on ScreenKingdom of Desire
- Synopsis
- Video recording of Wu Hsing-kuo’s production of Kingdom of Desire for the Contemporary Legend Theatre Company. During the Eastern Chou Dynasty of the Warring State when feudalism was at its peak, the nation of Chi fell prey to the greed and ambitions of the Lord Chancellor, Wei Lie-Bo. East City Defender, Au-Shu, and his deputy, Meng, were called upon to settle the disputes. On the way home from their triumphant expedition, the "Ghost in the Mountains" foretold the destiny of both men that Au-Shu would be awarded chancellorship and he would later succeed the throne, for Meng’s son was to take the throne after all.
- Language
- Chinese (Taiwan)
- Country
- Taiwan
- Medium
- Video
- Technical information
- Colour / Sound
- Recording date
- 1 Jan 1986
- Duration
- 138 mins
Credits
- Director
- Hsing-kuo Wu
- Production Design
- Chang Yi-cheng
- Cast
Hsing-kuo Wu Au-shu Cheng, Lord of Chi, later King of Chi (Macbeth) Wei Hai-ming Lady Au-Shu (Lady Macbeth) Pao-shan; Ma Meng Ting, Lord of Chi (Banquo) Kuo-dong; Her King of Chi (King Duncan)
Additional Details
- Theatre company
- Contemporary Legend Theatre Company
- Production type
- Stage Recordings
- Plays
- Macbeth
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Beijing Opera
Notes
- History
- The production toured and was performed at the National Theatre, London in November 1990.
Archive
- Name
globalshakespeares.mit.edu
- globalshax-www@mit.edu
- Web
- http://globalshakespeares.mit.edu External site opens in new window
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