On September 6^th at 2 PM local time, the 10th performance of the original dance drama "Wing Chun", produced in Shenzhen, began its London tour. This performance also marks the 200th show of "Wing Chun" at home and abroad.

"Wing Chun" began its European tour at the end of August 2024, with the first stop being the renowned cultural center and international performing arts capital in London, UK. The show ran for 12 performances at the Sadler's Wells Theatre. Although the performances were scheduled on weekday afternoons, the theatre was packed, and the enthusiastic response surprised even the theatre staff.

Many audiences said they learned about the London performances of "Wing Chun" through word of mouth from friends or online information, describing the show as "unparalleled". "There are only a few performances left here, so I come and see it on purpose," said Mark, a British spectator. Additionally, some viewers mentioned that through "Wing Chun," they have gained a better understanding of Shenzhen and have added it to their list of desired travel destinations.

On December 22^nd, 2022, "Wing Chun" debuted at the Shenzhen Poly Theatre to a full house and rave reviews, which marked the start of its national and global tours. "Wing Chun" has traveled to 38 cities worldwide in less than two years. It has performed in Singapore, danced in Hong Kong, China, been invited to the Huabiao Film Awards, and appeared on CCTV's 2024 Dragon Year Spring Festival Gala and the CCTV AI Gala, creating a wave of excitement wherever it goes. The current 12-show run in the UK is part of a commercial operation, and from October 4^th to 6^th, "Wing Chun" will continue with four performances at the Palais des Congrès in Paris.

Source : Lingnan on the Cloud

英国观众用真金白银给舞剧《咏春》“投票”

当地时间9月6日14时，深圳出品原创舞剧《咏春》在伦敦巡演的第10场演出拉开帷幕。这也正好是《咏春》海内外巡演第200场。

《咏春》于2024年8月底开启欧洲巡演，首站在世界著名文化中心、国际演艺之都——英国伦敦的沙德勒之井剧院连演12场。此次演出在英国的工作日下午开演，但剧院人气爆棚，演出盛况令剧院工作人员也大吃一惊。

不少观众表示，他们是通过朋友口口相传或互联网信息得知《咏春》伦敦演出“无与伦比”。“在这里表演的场次所剩不多，所以特地赶过来看。”英国观众马克表示。更有观众表示，通过《咏春》进一步了解和认识了深圳，已将深圳列入自己“心水”的旅行目的地。

2022年12月22日，《咏春》在深圳保利剧院首次亮相便博得满堂彩。以此为起点，《咏春》开启了全国巡演、全球巡演的征程。在不到两年的时间里，《咏春》的足迹遍及全球38座城市。出海新加坡，舞动香江，受邀出席中国电影华表奖颁奖礼，登上央视龙年春晚舞台、央视AI 盛典……所到之处，掀起一阵阵“咏春”旋风，全域圈粉。本次《咏春》在英国进行的12场演出系市场化、商业化运作，10月4日至6日将赴法国在巴黎会议宫连续演出4场。

文｜记者 林园
译｜肖凯欣
英文审校｜赵凡