# Event Details

- **Event Name**: A Showcase of Chinese Opera: Painted Faces, Flowing Sleeves - InFrinGinG Dance Festival 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: A rare, immersive showcase of classical Chinese opera, featuring three distinct, acclaimed genres: Peking Opera, Kunqu Opera, and Cantonese Opera. Featuring renowned artist William Lau from Ottawa’s Autumn Melody Collective alongside four exceptional artists from Vancouver: Sheng-O, Heidi Specht, Bonnie Tam and Yu-Hua Miao. This performance brings the pinnacle of Chinese traditional theatre to a Nanaimo stage.

The program showcases magnificent costumes, extraordinary make-ups, and refined performance with powerful drama.

Recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, Chinese opera is often defined as “total theatre,” synthesizing singing, recitation, acting, and dancing. This curated program highlights the two major styles—civilian (wen) and military (wu) plays—showcasing magnificent costumes, intricate makeup, and powerful dramatic narratives.

WHY ATTEND

-Experience a rare showcase of classical Chinese Opera on a Nanaimo stage.

-See three distinct genres in one curated program: Peking Opera, Kunqu Opera, and Cantonese Opera.

-Enjoy the beauty of magnificent costumes, intricate makeup, music, movement, acting, and storytelling.

-Discover why Chinese Opera is often described as “total theatre.”

-Connect with the festival’s related workshops and gain a deeper appreciation for the artistry behind the performance.

WHO THIS IS FOR

-Anyone curious about Chinese Opera, classical performance, theatre, music, dance, costume, makeup, or cultural storytelling.

-Audiences who enjoy visually rich, theatrical, and immersive live performance.

-Families, arts lovers, students, cultural communities, and festival-goers.

-People attending the related Chinese Opera workshops who want to see the traditions brought to life on stage.

-Anyone looking for a distinctive evening performance at The Port Theatre.

GOOD TO KNOW

-This performance features Peking Opera, Kunqu Opera, and Cantonese Opera.

-The program includes civilian and military styles, highlighting both refined storytelling and powerful dramatic performance.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/a-showcase-of-chinese-opera-painted-faces-flowing-sleeves-infringing-dance-festival-2026/200030248571031
- **Event Categories**: art, theatre, festivals, workshops, storytelling, performances, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 46

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Nanaimo
- **state**: BC
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: The Port Theatre
- **lat**: 49.165922389509
- **long**: -123.93525710305
- **full address**: The Port Theatre, 125 Front St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, Canada

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is A Showcase of Chinese Opera: Painted Faces, Flowing Sleeves - InFrinGinG Dance Festival 2026 being held?
  - **A:** A Showcase of Chinese Opera: Painted Faces, Flowing Sleeves - InFrinGinG Dance Festival 2026 takes place on Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Port Theatre, 125 Front St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing A Showcase of Chinese Opera: Painted Faces, Flowing Sleeves - InFrinGinG Dance Festival 2026?
  - **A:** A Showcase of Chinese Opera: Painted Faces, Flowing Sleeves - InFrinGinG Dance Festival 2026 is organized by Crimson Coast Dance Society.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** A Showcase of Chinese Opera: Painted Faces, Flowing Sleeves - InFrinGinG Dance Festival 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Nanaimo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If A Showcase of Chinese Opera: Painted Faces, Flowing Sleeves - InFrinGinG Dance Festival 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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