Sound of the Ocean

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Event Sound of the Ocean
Venue ASB Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand
Umbrella Event Auckland Arts Festival 2011
First Date 15 March 2011
Opening Date 15 March 2011
Last Date 18 March 2011
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description NZ PREMIERE.
Taiwan's U Theatre is an exhilarating mix of martial arts, awe-inspiring feats of athleticism, drumming, ritual percussion, live music and even tai-chi, all wrapped in a philosophy of Zen Bhuddism. Their international masterpiece Sound of the Ocean, making its New Zealand debut in the Festival, is one of the most spectacular shows of 2011. High above the city of Taipei on Laochuan Mountain, members of U Theatre spend their days practicing tai-chi, meditating and drumming up a storm. Their rigorous martial arts training, ritual percussion, and devotion to meditation, produce astounding performances that fuse drama, dance and music. Sound of the Ocean, a monumental, far reaching work that pays tribute to the marvels of water, has inspired awe and wonder in audiences around the globe. Water's cyclical journey from a tiny drop to the crashing waves of the mighty sea is spectacularly rendered using an amazing assortment of temple bells, drums, gongs and cymbals played with acrobatic agility by U Theatre's highly disciplined musicians and dancers. Founded by Artistic Director Liu Ruo-Yu in 1988, U Theatre combines contemporary Western theatrical techniques with Zen Buddhist philosophy. U Theatre's work is rooted in an ongoing exploration of indigenous Taiwanese and Chinese performance history and practice, as well as in a deep respect for the natural environment. A wondrous, meditative and enlivening experience - don't miss the chance to be amazed.
Description Source Website
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Dance
Music
Martial Arts
Athletics
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Contributors
Name Function Notes
Liu Ruo-Yu Creator
Liu Ruo-Yu Producer
Works
Text Nationality Taiwan
Production Nationality Taiwan
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Web http://2011.aaf.co.nz/events/sound-of-the-ocean.aspx.html
Library Collection Auckland Arts Festival 2011 website - archived by the National Library via https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/wayback/20110323070046/http://www.aucklandfestival.co.nz/
Event Identifier 157474
Dataset AusStage