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A New Shaoxing Opera Show Has a Modern Twist

In a 1． (special) designed studio theater in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, a captivating world of jianghu is brought to life through a Shaoxing Opera performance.

Six actresses, playing roles from a spirited landlady to skilled swordsmen, spies, and soldiers, deliver a fascinating show 2． (last) 130 minutes. The audience sits very close to the performers, engaging with them and immersing themselves in 3． unique viewing experience.

4． (adapt) from the 1992 classic wuxia film of the same name, New Dragon Gate Inn, the Shaoxing Opera show successfully captures the interest of a younger audience. Environmental theater changes the relationship between the audience and the stage. 5． (like) the traditional framed stage, the theater is designed as an inn, with the audience becoming more like 6． (guest). According to Xu Yena, 7． acts in the show as Jin Xiangyu, having the audience closer to the cast allows them to appreciate the finer details.

The performers 8． (design) many improvised interactions with the audience since they began to perform, making each performance unique. “Today, we are putting in great efforts to make Shaoxing Opera more 9． (access) and relatable to the younger generation,” Xu added. “This is with the hope 10． operas can become a lifestyle.”