Fresh from performing with Moby (world tours), Asian Dub Foundation (UK) and Sarah Blasko (UK/Europe), CHi2 are performing a special one-off performance of their unique Monkey King show in the picturesque town of Ludlow in Shropshire.

‘Double-violin assault specialists’ CHi2 provide a brand new spin on the classic Chinese tale of Monkey King. Celebrating the richness and colour of Beijing Opera and re-interpreting for the modern day, CHi2 have created an edgy musical cocktail of traditional and modern sounds, fusing together acoustic and electric instruments, digital media and one of the world’s most ancient art forms with a unique contemporary twist, to create a stunning show that bursts with colour and vibrancy.

The story is based on the sixteenth century classic Chinese folk epic novel, Monkey: Journey to the West, to which CHi2 have composed an original soundtrack, complemented by the filmic interpretation of the storyline by filmmakers Michele Rosaus and Steve Teers, whilst award-winning composer Tom E Morrison has produced the score. The drama both aurally and visually is enhanced by the interaction of actor/narrator Tom Wu as he employs spoken words, narration and his expertise in kung fu to convey the thrill-seeking adventures of the storyline.
 

For more about the show Monkey King, read Dimsum’s in-depth interview with CHi2:
http://www.dimsum.co.uk/culture/chi2-a-musical-journey-to-the-east.html

CHi2 presents Monkey King – A Modern Beijing Opera

Unique audio-visual experience with live score

Saturday 20 March, 8pm

Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 1 Mill Street, Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1AZ

Booking: 01584 878141

(Group discount: buy 8 tickets and get the 9th free)

CHi2's 21 track album 'CHi2 Presents Monkey King (Sun Wukong)' is now available: www.chi2.co.uk/monkey / www.chi2.co.uk