Ping'an Grand Theater

Ping'an Grand Theater

Ping'an Grand Theater is located at 125 Shifu Road, Guangzhou. It is located in the commercial pedestrian street of Xiajiu Road, Guangzhou. It is adjacent to Liwan square in the East and Minghui Daxia in the East, shibafu in the south, 623 road and inner ring road in the south, and Changshou subway station in the West. With convenient transportation, it is a commercial gathering center. Ping'an Grand Theater is a time-honored theater in Guangzhou. It was founded in 1953. It mainly focuses on performance management, and performs many kinds of operas, such as Cantonese Opera and quyi.

brief introduction

For more than 50 years, Ping'an Grand Theater has been market-oriented, innovative and developing, constantly changing and increasing its business projects. In 2001, Guangzhou municipal government invested 20 million yuan to renovate and renovate it. It has a business area of 3075 square meters, including performances, movies, karaoke, canteens, Cantonese Opera Hall, digital movies and clothing stores. It is a large multi-functional cultural and entertainment place. Ping'an Grand Theater has six cinemas with 932 seats, including a 584 seat Grand Theater, which can be used as the amphibious function of performance and film; Yindu hall, Yiying hall, deluxe hall, Jinma hall and Huanqiu hall have 128, 67, 60, 45 and 49 seats respectively. The big cinema adopts American cp6500 Dolby decoding and American JBL professional film projection audio equipment. It adopts German high fidelity lens for unobstructed vision, with very clear picture restoration and perfect audio-visual feeling. It is in the scene. Yindu movie hall is equipped with professional audio equipment for little Dolby's films. The environment is very comfortable, with high back soft seats and armrests with storage pads. In the wide lobby of the theater, activities such as weekend movie parties and premieres, news conference and actor meeting are often held. The performance stage of the Grand Theater is 13 meters wide, 7 meters high and 9 meters deep. It has 20 electric suspenders, 90 way electronic dimmers, spotlights, return lights and other stage lights, and large dressing rooms. It is suitable for performing groups. It has received Guangdong opera troupe, Guangzhou song and dance troupe and quyi performance groups from Hong Kong, Macao and Guangzhou. The grand venue is also suitable for holding meetings.

Historical evolution

In February 1951, it was built and opened by private Tongyi Co., Ltd. with a fund of 60000 yuan.

In 1956, public-private joint venture was put under the management of the company. Some of them were rebuilt in 1956 and 1963. During the cultural revolution, it changed its name to Qianjin theater.

In July 1989, the Municipal Finance Bureau, the Municipal Culture Bureau and the municipal performance company raised 4.1 million yuan for renovation.

On January 18, 1990, it resumed business and was renamed Ping'an Grand Theater. In 1972, the film theater was changed to the amphibious theater.

After reconstruction in 1990, the theater has 1088 seat auditorium, two video projection rooms, 220 square meters lobby with canteen and video game room, 330 square meters coffee shop on the second floor with 130 elegant seats, and 350 square meters dance hall on the third floor.

In 1991, a three room karaoke was added to the coffee shop on the second floor.

In August 1992, the back seat of the auditorium was converted into two video projection rooms.

In April 1994, the song and dance hall on the second floor was transformed into an eight room "Ping An nightclub" with an investment of 800000 yuan. Subsequently, the area was expanded and five karaoke rooms were added.

In 1995, an additional video room was opened in the coffee shop on the second floor. At present, the theater has an auditorium for 888 people, five video projection rooms and a karaoke hall with 17 rooms. Video games are contracted out. There is also a rental venue, has operated dance halls, canteens and other projects.

The theater has performed Cantonese opera, drama, puppet, quyi, song and dance, light music and other operas.

In 1991, Xi'an children's Art Theater performed the children's drama "ugly duckling". Ping'an Grand Theater was once rated as a civilized unit of Guangzhou by the municipal Party committee and the municipal government.

In 1991, it was rated as a civilized unit in the cultural system of the whole province by the Provincial Department of culture.

In 2001, it was renovated and renovated by the municipal government at a cost of 20 million yuan, with a business area of 3075 square meters. It is a large multi-functional cultural and entertainment place with performances, movies, karaoke, snack bar, Cantonese Opera Hall, digital film and clothing mall.

Layout facilities

Ping'an Grand Theater has six movie halls with 932 seats, including a 584 large theater (movie) which can be used for both performance and film functions; Yindu hall, Yiying hall, deluxe hall, Jinma hall and Huanqiu hall have 128, 67, 60, 45 and 49 seats respectively. The big movie venue adopts American cp6500 Dolby decoding and American JBL professional film projection audio equipment, with unobstructed vision, German high fidelity lens, clear picture restoration, perfect audio-visual feeling, and exposure to the scene. Yindu cinema is equipped with professional audio equipment for little Dolby's films. The environment is comfortable, with high back soft seats and armrests with storage pads. In the wide hall of the cinema, activities such as movie weekend, movie party, premiere, news conference and actor meeting are often held. The performance stage of the Grand Theater is 13 meters wide, 7 meters high and 9 meters deep. It is equipped with 20 electric suspenders, 90 way electronic dimmers, spotlights, return lights and other stage lights, as well as large dressing rooms, which are suitable for performing groups.

Usage

He has received many important performances from Guangdong opera troupes, Guangzhou song and dance troupes and quyi performing groups.

Practical information

Ticket information

Ticket information:

1. Valid Student ID is required to buy student tickets, and the number of student tickets is reduced to 23 years old.

2. Children above 1 meter must enter with tickets.

3. Companies and associations can buy movie booking in advance, and group tickets are preferential.

Surrounding scenic spots

Shangxiajiu commercial pedestrian street, with a total length of 800 meters and 238 arcade buildings, was built in the early 20th century. It is the first commercial pedestrian street in Guangzhou approved by the Ministry of Commerce of the people's Republic of China. Shangxiajiu pedestrian street is full of middle and high-grade department stores and restaurants, gathering famous dishes and snacks at home and abroad. There is also a traditional professional Street with a long history and the largest farmers' market in China nearby. Even if you don't buy anything, you can feel the unique Lingnan commercial culture by walking on Shangxiajiu road. It's a "leisurely" shopping center.

Address: 3rd floor, 125 Shifu Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou

Longitude: 113.244913

Latitude: 23.113409

Tel: 020-81395329

Chinese PinYin : Ping An Da Xi Yuan