The Lotus Lantern at the Highland Arts Theatre

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Sydney & Area

Jan 13 – Jan 18

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Highland Arts Theatre, in partnership with The Chinese Dragon Culture & Heritage Association, presents The Lotus Lantern,  written by WenBo Li, and  directed by Xiaojing Huang & Jule Ann Hardy.

After a stunning two night engagement, The Lotus Lantern is back as part of the HAT’s Mainstage Season.
A cultural epic combining traditional Chinese dance, drama, and martial arts, portraying a tale of family, love, and defiance against fate.
Liu Chenxiang, the son of the Lotus Goddess and a mortal man, learns of his mother’s imprisonment beneath Mount Hua for defying celestial laws. With unwavering determination and the guidance of the legendary Monkey King Sun Wukong, Chenxiang embarks on a courageous journey to rescue his mother. Armed with a divine sword and driven by his filial devotion, he faces formidable challenges and celestial forces along the way.
Long before destiny was written in the stars, a forbidden love blossomed between the graceful Lotus Goddess and the mortal scholar Liu Yanchang.
The performance will be roughly 80 minutes without an intermission. Recommended for Ages 8+.
$35.50 (tier 1 – adult) / $26.53 (tier 2 – adult) / $10 (tier 3 – adult) 
$20.17 (tier 1 – youth) / $11.40 (tier 2 – youth) / $8.77 (tier 3 – youth)
+ tax & service fees
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