Leifeng Pagoda

About the Performance

Hearing "Leifeng Pagoda": When the Steadfast White Snake Meets the Wavering Xu Xian

When you think of Leifeng Pagoda, what comes to mind? A tragic romance between human and demon? Or the merciless golden bowl of the monk Fahai?

This production invites you to do more than just "watch" a play. Through cutting-edge sound design, we invite you to "hear" the drama. Immerse yourself in a world of melody and atmosphere as we reinterpret a thousand-year-old emotional entanglement.

The Narrative Power of Sound and Sight

Through the lens of "Sound Theater," audio is no longer just a background element—it is a narrative force that moves alongside the actors. As the plot reaches its climax, immersive soundscapes will emerge from all around you, even from above. This design extends the breath and movement of the performers, transporting you to the banks of West Lake to feel the sensory impact of the "Flooding of Jinshan Temple."

A Dialectic of Human and Demon

While many adaptations idealize the love between the White Snake and Xu Xian, we return to the classic text to unearth the characters' true inner worlds:

    The White Snake: Though a demon, she possesses the purest and most steadfast heart, practicing for a thousand years just to keep a single promise.

    Xu Xian: Affectionate and gentle, yet prone to hesitation and retreat when faced with fear.

As the truth is unveiled, we may discover a haunting reality: the shadows and doubts of the human heart can sometimes be more unsettling than any demon.

Traditional Opera Meets Contemporary Sound

This is a dialogue between the elegance of Kunqu Opera and modern audio technology. Within a stage space where reality and illusion intertwine, we use sound technology to support the delicate, graceful soul of traditional opera.

We sincerely invite you to step into the theater and rediscover the breathtaking power of Leifeng Pagoda.

Company Profile

臺灣崑劇團成立於2000年，前身為由曾永義(Tseng Yong-yih)與洪惟助(Hung Wei-chu)教授主持的「崑曲傳習計畫」，在文化建設委員會與國立傳統藝術中心支持下，廣邀大陸名師來台授課，培育出一批專業崑劇表演者。為延續成果，由洪惟助教授領導創團，早期成員多為傳習計畫藝生，並吸收國內年輕演員持續壯大，團員行當齊全，已合作過的演員、樂師超過五十人，並具專業伴奏樂隊。臺崑劇目多元，已完成《牡丹亭》、《玉簪記》、等十四部全本戲與五十餘折子戲，演出足跡遍及中國、日本、德國與奧地利，屢獲好評。除定期製作演出，並積極辦理教育推廣與校園巡演，近年發展「臺崑之星」培育計畫、「紅樓．夢崑曲」系列及沉浸式演出，致力於推廣與傳承崑劇藝術，為傳統戲曲注入嶄新活力。

Taiwan Kunqu Opera Theatre was founded in 2000 as the successor to the Kunqu Transmission Program. Led by Professor Tseng Yong-yih and Professor Hung Wei-chu, the Kunqu Transmission Program received support from the Council for Cultural Affairs (now Ministry of Culture) and the National Center for Traditional Arts. Kunqu masters from across mainland China were invited to help train a group of Kunqu performers in Taiwan. Hung later established Taiwan Kunqu Opera Theatre to build on the plan’s success. Its founding members were primarily artists trained under the Transmission Program. By recruiting young Taiwanese performers over the years, the theater has developed a full ensemble spanning all traditional role types. It has collaborated with over 50 performers and musicians and has been supported by a professional Kunqu ensemble. With an extensive repertoire, the theater has already performed a total of 14 full-version Kunqu operas, including The Peony Pavilion and The Story of Jade Hairpin and over 50 short plays and excerpts. Its performances across China, Japan, Germany and Austria have earned wide acclaim. Apart from producing and performing, the theater has held various educational and promotional workshops and campus outreach performances. Its recent projects include Rising Stars of Taiwan Kunqu, Dream of Kunqu Opera in the Red Chamber series and immersive performances. While pushing for the promotion and continuation of Kunqu arts, Taiwan Kunqu Opera Theatre seeks to add vitality to traditional opera.