| "Shock and awe entertainment" -------The Globe and Mail
Tang Concubines uses a unique story line that compares the treacherous power of one concubine with the immortalized love and sacrifice of another. The show takes advantage of the glamour and impact of women in that period of history and takes a stage show to unprecedented heights of visual splendor through costumes, scenic design and amazing action. Tang Concubines made further history for Chinese shows in the international arena by winning two Canadian Dora Awards for musical theater in 2006 in the categories of Best Choreography and Best Costume Design.
This new Action-Musical portrays the lives and loves of two of the most famous women in all of Chinese history. Their notorious and celebrated lives played a major role in deciding the fate of the Tang dynasty (618-906 AD).
Tang Concubines combines a unique story with palatial sets and costumes and stunning dance and action. The show contrasts the treacherous power of one concubine who became China's only Empress with the love and sacrifice of another whose legendary beauty was immortalized by countless poets.
Both had amazing love affairs with father and son Emperors and both used their sexuality and beauty to their fullest advantage. Most importantly, each attained great power and changed the course of Chinese history. |