When does The Cry of the Soul take place?

The performance takes place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 19:30.

Where is the Chinese opera performed?

The event takes place in the Great House of the Theater für Niedersachsen, Theaterstraße 6, 31141 Hildesheim.

How long does the performance last?

The event is scheduled from 19:30 to approximately 22:00.

What does a ticket cost?

Tickets are available from 12.50 Euros. Reduced tickets start at 6.25 Euros.

What is The Cry of the Soul based on?

The play Jinghunji, German The Cry of the Soul, is based on William Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth and translates the material into the form language of Chinese opera.

Is there an introduction?

An introduction is scheduled for 18:50.

The Cry of the Soul: Chinese Opera Transforms Macbeth into a Visually Striking Stage Drama

Name: The Cry of the Soul (Chinese Opera)
Start: 2026-11-07T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-07T22:00:00+01:00
Location: Theater für Niedersachsen – Großes Haus

When Power Becomes a Deadly Prophecy

A general, three eerie prophecies, and a kingdom on the brink of collapse: The Cry of the Soul brings the fascinating imagery of Chinese opera to the stage of the Theater für Niedersachsen in Hildesheim on November 7, 2026. The guest performance of the Anhui Beijing Opera Theater combines the traditional art of Anhui opera with an expressive, virtually shaped production.

Macbeth in the Garb of Chinese Opera

The story is based on William Shakespeare's classic tragedy Macbeth and relocates its depths to ancient China. General Ziyin leads the endangered kingdom of Wei to victory. On the way back, he encounters three witches, whose prophecies initially seem like a distant game of fate: Marquis, Chancellor, King. However, with each fulfilled prophecy, Ziyin's hunger for power grows.

Together with his wife Qijiang, he crosses the line between political ambition and moral decay. The murder of the reigning king paves the way to the throne, but transforms triumph into a world of fear, guilt, and mistrust. The dramaturgy consistently leads the couple into a psychological breakdown and a drama of self-destruction.

Traditional Stage Art Meets Bold Innovation

The production draws from the rich form language of Anhui opera and encounters the classic material with bold visual means. Expressive movement, symbolic play styles, and a virtually conceived stage aesthetics shape a stage experience in which inner conflicts become visible. The set is not merely a backdrop but a resonance space for Ziyin's conscience and his growing political blindness.

The theater atmosphere thrives on the tension between preserved Chinese opera tradition and contemporary stage technology. Light moods, precise body work, and stylized acting condense the story into a sensual theater evening. The acoustics and rhythmic character of the performance carry the narrative across linguistic boundaries; the production is announced in a way that is understandable without knowledge of the language.

An Evening About Fate, Guilt, and Power

The strength of this Chinese opera lies in its cultural dialogue. Shakespeare's power tragedy appears from a new perspective and unfolds its universal force: How much responsibility does a person bear for decisions that initially seem predetermined? And when does a vision transform into a destructive obsession?

On Saturday, November 7, 2026, the performance begins at 19:30 in the Great House of the Theater für Niedersachsen. The end is scheduled for around 22:00. Tickets are available from 12.50 Euros, with reduced prices starting at 6.25 Euros. An introduction is indicated for 18:50.

Conclusion: An Extraordinary Stage Experience in Hildesheim

The Cry of the Soul promises a theater evening between Chinese opera tradition, Shakespeare adaptation, and modern staging art. Those who want to experience the power of images, the precision of stylized acting, and the emotional weight of a great tragedy live will find a special cultural highlight at the Theater für Niedersachsen. Secure your tickets and witness how an old material begins to pulse in a new stage world.