The Children's Art Theater of the China welfare
Institute will stage "The Ugly Princess," an adaption of American writer Phyllis
Mckinley's novel, this weekend.
Shanghai Daily news
What is the truth about beauty? Parents do not have to search their brains
for an answer -- just take their children to the play, ``The Ugly Princess.''
Adapted from the novel by American writer Phyllis Mckinley, the play
presents an interesting story which can teach children how to acquire true
beauty and be popular.
The lead character is a spoiled young princess who
has a twisted face due to her extremely detestable temper. Learning that the
prince in the neighboring country calls her ``the ugly princess,'' she turns to
her father who then searches for a magician to fix her face. However, neither
the magicians nor the best doctors can do anything to help her. Then a woman
cleaner in the palace brings along her four pretty daughters to takeover the
task ...
Produced by the Children's Art Theater of the China Welfare
Institute, the play is suitable for pre-school children and young students. For
years, family education has been a hot topic among experts, parents and
teachers, particularly in a modern Chinese family under the one-child policy.
How to educate and bring up the only ``star'' in the home is a top issue for
parents and grandparents.
``As a theater designed especially for children,
we've been working hard to bring happiness to them,'' says Cui Zhiyin from the
theater. ``Particularly we want to present instructive entertainment that fires
the imagination of their pure hearts.''
The play tells children medicine and
magic cannot provide real beauty, but rather friendship, affection and a
considerate heart. Since its debut last January, the play has had 18
performances and become very popular with children.
Cui reveals that she has
been delighted to discover that after every show the young audience has really
been able to learn something from the play. She says that the children insist on
putting on their coats by themselves, telling their parents that they can manage
alone.
Date: November 13-14, 9:30am, 2pm
Venue: Lyceum Theater, 57 Maoming Rd
Tickets: 60-70 yuan
Tel: 6248-2587
