Chi2 Monkey King Tour 09
Monkey King – A Modern Beijing Opera by Chi2 – Autumn UK Tour 2009
Fresh from their European tour with Moby, CHi2 presents their exciting show Monkey King – A Modern Beijing Opera. Celebrating the richness and colour of Beijing Opera and re-interpreted for the modern day, CHi2 have created a visually and musically exciting show, blending digital media and music.
Liz and Sarah Liew of CHi2, who have previously toured/recorded with Moby (world tours), Lamb, Goldfrapp, Gnarls Barkley, Bob George, KLF/Orb, 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 sixteenth century classic Chinese epic novel, Monkey: Journey To The West, to which CHi2 have composed an original soundtrack (produced by Tom E Morrison), complemented by a filmic interpretation of the storyline by Michele Rosaus and Steve Teers.
