The Guoyue Theatre is located in the center of Xizha. It faces Xizha Old Street in the south and Feicuiyang in the north. It is a place where the original residents of Xizha perform folk operas. Because it is built on the water, it is also known as the ‘water stage’. It is one of the few ancient stages in China that are relatively well preserved and still in use. The stage is transparent at both front and back. The caisson in the middle of the stage roof is even more resplendent and extremely exquisite. The theatre has a hip-and-gable roof with upturned eaves and corners, showing stability and elegance. After the renovation supervised by teacher Stan Lai himself, all precious wood carvings are preserved. The original traditional outdoor stage is transformed into an indoor one, becoming a unique performance space for traditional operas and contemporary theaters. The audience area and the stage form one room. The performance stage is transparent at both front and back. The caisson in the middle of the stage roof is even more resplendent and extremely exquisite. The audience seats are divided into two parts. In the middle is a spacious open seating area, and on both sides are private boxes. It can accommodate about 200 to 300 people to watch the performance at the same time. The specific business hours and opening status are subject to the opening situation on the day.
Must-see tips: During the drama festival, specially invited plays will be staged here.
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