Some say he has a dark complexion and a scar in the shape of a crescent moon on his forehead. Some say he is the reincarnation of the Star of Wisdom. Some even say that after his death he became the King of Hell!
We dare you not to laugh as Governor Bao holds court! Comedians Workshop presents a witty and light-hearted cross-examination of this legendary figure.
A renowned official from the Northern Song dynasty, Governor Bao, nicknamed “Justice Bao”, was famed for his impartiality and integrity. He feared nothing, heard and passed judgement on cases around-the-clock. His exploits grew in popularity through time and have endured through ages and generations, countlessly told and retold through Traditional Chinese Opera performances and television shows.
Dear Governor Bao – A Crosstalk Production takes a relentlessly comedic look at this iconic figure in Chinese history and popular culture, and humorously tears into his well-known cases “The Case of the Black Basin”, “Raccoon for a Prince”, and “The Chalk Circle”. Watch out for an unpredictable surprise ending!
Taiwan’s Comedians Workshop is led by founder and art director Feng Yi-Gang, and is renowned for their mastery of crosstalk. For over 30 years, their fiercely original and laugh-out-loud funny presentations—inspired by Chinese culture, history and literature—have shed light on how we think and how we live.