Overview

DATE & TIME: 4-5 AUG 10:10AM

DURATION: 45 Mins

LOCATION: theSpace on the Mile - Space 3 (80 High Street, EH1 1TH)

TICKET PRICE: £3 - £5

TICKET PURCHASE: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/king-of-ghosts-zhong-kui

Based on a Chinese traditional myth, 'Zhong Kui', the story is around a boy with a physical defect who prays to god to help him avoid pain after being bullied in school. Finally, the boy, with the help of the King of Ghost Zhong Kui, finds himself and the courage to face life. 

In Chinese mythology, Zhong Kui is known as the King of Ghost. During his life, Zhong Kui possessed extraordinary talent, but because of his ugly appearance, he was cast aside and persecuted by those around him, leading to his suicide. In this story, Zhong Kui's similar experience also happens to the boy. The difference however, is in the end, Zhong Kui helps the boy to find his courage and self-identity.

The repertoire takes Chinese classical opera as the main form of performance, combining multimedia, and the elements of the opera drums with modern music, all performed live. All of the school violence is presented through dramatic fighting in opera form.