The Imperial Bells of China

Experience the lost world of “Ten Kingdoms” with exquisite ancient costumes and magnificent production.

The Imperial Bells of China Chime Music and Dance are at the Capitol Theatre from 25-26 May. The Imperial Bells of China is debuting in Australia with a new production which incorporates new elements including dance and folk songs.  

In 1978, the 2,400-year-old bronze and stonechime-bells of Duke Zeng’s Tomb, together with a series of other ancient instruments, were unearthed in Hubei China.  Inspired by these discoveries, Hubei Opera Theatre staged the Chime Music and Dance performance bringing song, musical instruments and dance together, and puts bronze, stone, jian drum and dozens of other ancient instruments on the same stage. Through this artistic style the beautiful ancient music and dance of China are brought alive together on one stage.

Not only is the sound of the bells filled with romantic and sonorous melodies but they are also visually breathtaking due to their grand scale and elaborate cast technique.  Discovering the music, cultural and spiritual history and being taken away by the ethnic folk dancers and musicians all set in 900s, is part of what makes this show unique.

Show Duration: Approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes (this inclused one interval)