By Wang Zhiyong
China.org.cn staff reporter

Chun Yi: The Legend of Kung Fu is now on stage at U.K., performing for three weeks at the London Coliseum. A dazzling spectacle, the show combines unbelievable feats of Kung Fu artistry with dance and acrobatics.

The Legend of Kung Fu is the poignant story of a young boy on an epic journey to enlightenment. To earn the title Chun Yi – "the Pure One" in Chinese – he must overcome a series of formidable obstacles. The audience follows the trials and tribulations the boy faces on his journey.

This new production features an ensemble of fifty highly trained performers who bring to life an exhilarating fusion of East meets West. With just 28 performances from July 29 to August 17, don't miss your chance to see the only U.K. shows prior to Broadway and a major European tour.

The Legend of Kung Fu is a multi-award winning blockbuster in Beijing, where it has been running for more than four years and has sold more than two million tickets. It's also a massive overseas hit, with 547 performances in Japan, Russia and Canada.

The show was a hit at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and is being re-staged by acclaimed Broadway director Ray Roderick.

Debuted in July of 2004, the show has been staged 2904 performances in Beijing as of June 3, with daily shows at the Red Theatre in the capital. Beijing's daily performance will not be suspended during the show's stint in the U.K., as the troupe has two groups of performers.

Chun Yi: The Legend of Kung Fu will make a trip to the U.K. from July 29 to August 17 at the London Coliseum. [China.org.cn]

Buy the London show tickets here:

http://www.eno.org/whats-on/whats-on.php?id=1396&season=forthcoming

If you are in Beijing, buy the tickets here:

Venue: Red Theater 红剧场
Add: Workers' Cultural Palace, 44 Xingfu Dajie, Chongwen District
Booking: +86-10-67103671/72/73
Show time: 19:30-20:30 daily
Ticket price: RMB 180-680

or book via:

http://en.piao.com.cn/beijing/ticket_623.html

(China.org.cn June 5, 2009)