SOUL OF SHAOLIN takes place during wartime in Chinese history. Hui Guang, a child who was separated from his mother, was found by a Kung Fu monk from Shaolin Temple and brought back to the temple. As Hui Guang grows up under the care of the monks, he is instructed in the unique ways Shaolin Kung Fu and the daily practicing of Kung Fu skills. The play brings action, inaction, and touching events into an organic whole. By presenting the fist technique, the tempering of the internal organs of the body, and the wrestling skills and tricks of traditional Shaolin Kung Fu, the play brings out the spiritual essence underlining them. The story ends with the happy reunion between Hui Guang and his mother.
The story of SOUL OF SHAOLIN unfolds through the martial arts techniques handed down through generations in the Shaolin Temple. It weaves the story of the characters’ inner worlds, their changing destinies, events, conflicts and contradictions, demonstrating Kung Fu emphasis on strength and virtue. The story of Shaolin is timeless, and appeals to all audiences, young and old. Soul of Shaolin tickets will be a treat for any age. The story and the acrobatics involved in this play are remarkable and a must see.
