Contemporary Legend Theatre The Kingdom of Desire
12/12(Sat)14:3012/13(Sun)14:30
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The Kingdom of Desire is adapted from William Shakespeare’s tragedy Macbeth and stands as a landmark work of the Contemporary Legend Theatre. The production fuses the aesthetics of traditional Chinese opera with contemporary theatrical language, reimagining a Western classic through an Eastern performance lens. Rooted in the core disciplines of Peking opera—singing, speech, movement, and codified physical— and enhanced by modern stagecraft, the work creates a powerful visual and emotional experience. At its core, the production probes the darkest depths of human nature, confronting themes of desire, ambition, power, and destruction. It reveals how obsession and fate intertwine, driving individuals toward irreversible consequences, and exposes the abyss where human will collide with destiny.
©KUO Cheng-chang
Marking the 40th anniversary, two special editions of the production will be presented. On December 12, the classic version stars WU Hsing-kuo and WEI Hai-min. On December 13, a legacy edition brings the two masters together with their protégés, CHU Po-cheng and HUANG Jo-lin, sharing the leading roles on stage. This rare master–disciple collaboration highlights a rich sense of artistic lineage and heritage.
©KUO Cheng-chang
WU Hsing-ku
Artistic Director & Director
Contemporary Legend Theatre The Kingdom of Desire©KUO,Cheng-chang
Contemporary Legend Theatre The Kingdom of Desire©KUO,Cheng-chang
Contemporary Legend Theatre The Kingdom of Desire©KUO,Cheng-chang
Contemporary Legend Theatre
Cofounded in 1986 by WU Hsing-kuo, Contemporary Legend Theatre (CLT) is committed to building a bridge between traditional Chinese opera and contemporary theater. CLT is recognized globally as a pioneer in intercultural, cross-disciplinary performances, and has been invited to perform at reputable venues as well as festivals in over twenty countries. It is the only one performing arts group in Taiwan that has staged performances at top three art festivals around the world: Edinburgh International Festival, Festival d'Avignon and Lincoln Center Festival.
Contemporary Legend Theatre The Kingdom of Desire
Traditional Theater
Approx.170 minutes with a 20-minute intermission
Performed in Mandarin with English and Chinese surtitles
900/1200/1500/2000/2500/3000
National Taichung Theater and Contemporary Legend Theatre
NTT Member pre-order from 4th Aug
Tickets available from 18th Aug
Member Pre-order Discount
From 4th to 18th Aug, 25% off regular ticket price for NTT Members and Contemporary Legend Theatre Members.
No limits on price categories and amount of tickets.
Other Discounts
10% - 25% off for NTT membership holders.
10% off for National Theater and Concert Hall, National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying) and National Symphony Orchestra membership holders.
10% off for CTBC Bank, E.SUN Commercial Bank and Taishin International Bank, Bank SinoPac and Taipei Fubon Bank credit card holders.
50% off for disabled persons plus one companion, and senior citizens 65 or above (ID required at entrance).
25% off group ticket price for groups of 20 or more per program.
●Only one discount may apply per purchase.
●Tickets purchased as a ticket package can not be individually returned or exchanged.
※Approx.170 minutes with a 20-minute intermission
※Performed in Mandarin with English and Chinese surtitles
※Suggested for ages 6 and above
※For latecomers or those leaving during the performance, please follow the instructions for entering and exiting the venue.
※Please be punctual. For certain programs, latecomers or those who leave mid-performance will not be admitted. We regret that refunds or exchanges are not available under these circumstances.
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※NTT reserves the right to make changes to the program. Any changes will be announced on the official website.