Pingshan Theater to stage "The Throne and the Poetry"

A scene from “The Throne and the Poetry.” Photo from the organizer

‘The Throne and the Poetry’

The Chinese musical “The Throne and the Poetry” follows Li Yu (937-978), a prince of the Southern Tang state during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period (907-979). Before 961, he was known as Li Congjia and he later ruled the Southern Tang state from 961 to 975. Although an incompetent ruler, he was a representative lyric poet during his era. In the musical, audience members will sees Li’s clash between his identity as an emperor and a poet.

Time: 3 p.m., Feb. 25-26

Tickets: 80-480 yuan

Booking: WeChat account “PingShanTheatre”

Venue: Pingshan Theater, Hekang Road, Pingshan District (坪山大剧院)

Metro: Line 14 to Pingshan Square Station (坪山广场站), Exit D1