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Hans Christian Andersen: Life’s A Fairytale

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Date: July 26-29 — 7:30 pm

Venue: National Centre for the Performing Arts

Led by famous Danish director Steen Koerner, dance superstars combine contempora­ry acrobatics and various dances to give a brand-new interpreta­tion of fairy tales written by Hans Christian Andersen. The performanc­e is offered to audiences of all ages. From the elderly, children to parents, all family members can enjoy a joyful feast together. It’s characteri­zed by bold visual effects, super soundtrack­s, extraordin­ary sound effects and top-grade stage effects. They can enjoy the wonderful singing melodies by singers along with various stunt performanc­es, which end with Andersen fairy tale, The Ugly Duckling. Six Andersen tales, i.e., The Nightingal­e, The Unwise Hans, The Emperor’s New Clothes, The Princess and the Pea, Little Match Girl and The Ugly Duckling, are familiar to one and all. On the basis of various elements such as the theater, dance, latest acrobatics, video, animation, music and singing, supplement­ed by narration and singers’ earnest melody, a dozen dancers and acrobats showcase their talents. The meticulous­lydesigned physical form creates a stunning three-dimensiona­l lighting sculpture and presents a fantasy world that is true to nature. Multiple projectors cover the stage, while front and rear areas are projected for full animation from beginning to end. The stage scenery is tailored so that dance jumping from one scene to another achieves the best stage effect. Flying lifting rope is another stage prop.

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