“The Flower Girl,” a revolutionary opera from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), will be performed at Poly Theater this month.

“The Flower Girl” tells the story of a female flower vendor named Huani in 1930s Korea, where exploitation and oppression prevail. In order to clear a debt with their landlord, Huani’s family have to work for the landlord. Having suffered continued oppression, Huani’s family and other villagers eventually bring about a revolution.

Utilizing variations of Korean folk songs, the DPRK opera will be presented by the Phibada Opera Troupe, which was founded in 1971. Its predecessor, the North Korean Opera Troupe, was founded in 1946 and produced numerous operas in the DPRK popular among audience members.

Time: 8 p.m., April 23-24

Tickets: 80-1,080 yuan

Reservations: 8637-1698

Venue: Shenzhen Poly Theater, at the intersection of Wenxin Road 5 and Houhaibin Road, Nanshan District (南山区后海滨路与文心五路交界处深圳保利剧院)

Buses: 70, 80, K113, 204, 217, 226, 230, 245, 369, 390(SD News)