Chinese Warriors of Peking

Chinese Warriors of Peking

Packed with high-intensity martial arts and breathtaking acrobatics, this production tells the tale of rival martial arts disciplines competing in the ancient Chinese capital of Peking during the Ming Dynasty. The Chinese Warriors of Peking have toured with Cirque du Soleil throughout the world and presented incredible theatrical experiences filled with juggling, aerials and live stage combat.

Patron Friend Sponsors: Ken and Oma Dewey

Location: 
Lied Center Main Stage

Showtimes

Sunday, October 21, 2018, 4:00 PM
Man in grey costume performing Martial Arts with a Rattan stick

A Month-Long Chinese Martial Arts Celebration

The Lied Center for Performing Arts is hosting a month-long celebration of Chinese Martial Arts during the month of October. Come celebrate the rich history of Chinese Martial Arts with our exciting events that include films, lectures, master classes, workshops and performances. Learn more about these events here.

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Photos

Eight acrobats wearing green costumes riding a single bicycle with a blue light background.
Man balancing on five spears being held by more men below him with stage lights in the background
Nine women in blue costumes performing a synchronized Chinese yo-yo routine with a Chinese woman on a screen in the background
A man performing martial arts in ancient Chinese costume
Eight acrobats wearing green costumes riding a single bicycle with a blue light background.
Man balancing on five spears being held by more men below him with stage lights in the background
Nine women in blue costumes performing a synchronized Chinese yo-yo routine with a Chinese woman on a screen in the background
A man performing martial arts in ancient Chinese costume
2018-10-21

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