Performed by the Chongqing Acrobatic Troupe of China
Mulan Acrobatic Show — Chongqing Acrobatic Troupe of China
Featuring breathtaking acrobatics, dynamic dance displays and mixed martial arts, the legend of Hua Mulan is about to grace the stage at Sydney’s State Theatre on Saturday the 20th of February in two breathtaking performances brought to life by China’s world-class visiting artists the Chongqing Acrobatic Arts Troupe.
Originating from an ancient Chinese myth, this acrobatic rendition of the renowned Hua Mulan legend tells the story of a young girl named Hua Mulan who joins the army in place of her ill father. The story was even adapted as one of Walt Disney’s major animated feature films back in 1998, delighting movie audiences around the world. Through a stunning combination of daring acrobatics, divine dance numbers and refined artistic set design, this dynamic stage show features high-energy combat scenes and poignant moments that come together to paint Hua Mulan’s fascinating journey. The story of Hua Mulan gives expression to the sense of responsibility and obligation one feels to protect their nation. Performers’ stunning acrobatic skills and expressive interactions breathe life into the daring character of our main heroine, Hua Mula.
Over forty professional acrobatic performers, dancers and martial arts athletes from the Chongqing Acrobatic Troupe will take to the stage, including 17 adolescent performers, the youngest of who is only 11 years old. The Chongqing Acrobatic Troupe has received multiple awards and recognition both in China and overseas for their stunning performances over the years. The troupe has toured internationally several times, during which time they visited over eighty different countries and over four hundred cities, allowing them to make a name for themselves among international audiences all over the world.
Split into five acts, the Hua Mulan acrobatic show is a large-scale stage production that takes viewers on an immersive, multimodal narrative journey.
The performance will be broken up as follows:
Act One: Lantern Festival Night
Act Two: Joining Army for FatherAct Three: Struggling against Bandits
Act Four: Falling in Love at a Moonlit Night
Act Five: Warriors Coming in Triumph.
Compared to other acrobatic performances, this show is visually refreshing and has made an outstanding breakthrough with its collection of ambitious acrobatic techniques.