September 03, 2016

Feature: Peking Opera Soirée

September 03, 2016/ Jess Dupuis

NEW TO KALEIDO!
Friday & Saturday @ 8:30 pm
Cultural Stage 92 St & 118 Ave (Arts Common grassy space)

Come experience the richness of Peking opera which is recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage and has had an extensive influence on modern European theatre through Stanislavsky and Brecht. The program features acclaimed artist William Lau and his collaborators in captivating excerpts of classical repertoires with magnificent costumes, extraordinary make-up, refined performance and powerful drama. English translation and lively introduction will guide you into this distinctive art form.

Kaleido Festival

The Kaleido Festival is organized by The Arts on the Ave Edmonton Society, a non-profit, community based, grassroots initiative engaged in development of 118th Avenue into a community arts district.