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|character_name= Danielle Jones |
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|title = Nuo Opera |
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|actor_name= [[Lauren Crace]] |
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|introducer= [[Diederick Santer]] |
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|caption = People performing Nuo opera |
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|years= 2008— |
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|dob= [[1988]] |
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|first= [[18 August]] [[2008]] |
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|header1 = What is Nuo opera? |
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|classification=[[List of characters from EastEnders|Present; regular]] |
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|father=Joel Reynolds |
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|data1 = Nuo opera is a traditional folk opera in southwestern China |
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|mother=[[Ronnie Mitchell]] |
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|grandfathers=[[Archie Mitchell]] |
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|grandmothers= Glenda Mitchell |
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|great grandfathers=Phil Mitchell |
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|great grandmothers=Sandra Mitchell |
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|great great grandfathers=Edward Mitchell |
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|great great grandmothers=Betty Mitchell |
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|great uncles=Eric Mitchell<br />[[Clive Mitchell]] |
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|great great uncles=Kenneth Mitchell |
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|aunts=[[Roxy Slater]] |
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|1st cousin once=[[Phil Mitchell]]<br />[[Grant Mitchell (EastEnders)|Grant Mitchell]]<br />[[Sam Mitchell (EastEnders)|Sam Mitchell]] |
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|1st cousin twice=Steven Mitchell<br />Ted Mitchell |
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|2nd cousin=[[Ben Mitchell (EastEnders)|Ben Mitchell]]<br />[[Louise Mitchell]]<br />Mark Fowler Jr.<br />[[Courtney Mitchell]] |
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|2nd cousin once=[[Billy Mitchell (EastEnders)|Billy Mitchell]]<br />Charlie Mitchell |
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|3rd cousin=[[Jamie Mitchell]]<br />[[Janet Mitchell]]<br />[[William Mitchell (EastEnders)|William Mitchell]] |
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'''Danielle Jones''' (née '''Amy Mitchell''') is a [[fictional character]] in the [[BBC]] [[soap opera]] ''[[EastEnders]]'', played by [[Lauren Crace]].<ref name="sun">{{cite news|urk=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/soaps/article1443303.ece|title=Fair in Square|publisher=''[[The Sun]]''|date=19 July 2008|accessdate=2008-07-19}}</ref> The character first appeared on-screen on 18 August 2008. Crace's casting in the role was announced in July 2008, when she was described as a love interest for fellow new character [[Callum Monks]]. In October 2008, it was revealed that Danielle was actually the long-lost daughter of established character [[Ronnie Mitchell]]. Crace has disclosed that even she was unaware of this fact upon being cast in the role, but believes the character to strongly desire a relationship with her birth-mother. The character's early storylines have focussed on her friendship with [[Stacey Slater]], her crush on Callum, and on being caught in the middle of an on-going feud between Ronnie and her father [[Archie Mitchell]]. Danielle has garnered sympathy from ''[[The Daily Mail]]'', and has been deemed a welcome addition to the soap by members of the [[Telford]] local council, for raising awareness of the town the character originates from. |
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==Creation== |
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'''Nuo Opera''' or '''Nuo Drama''' ({{zh-stp|s=傩戏|t=儺戲|p=nuo2xi4}}), deemed as "living fossil of opera", is one of the most popular folk operas in southwestern China and has a long history. Characterized by its special features - such as the ferocious masks, unique dresses and adornments, the strange language used in the performance, and mysterious scenes, '''nuo opera''' has been selected as one of China's non-material cultural legacies. The opera integrates religious and dramatic culture. The most unique symbol of '''nuo opera''', the masks, can be considered as a treasure of Chinese folk ark.<ref>Zhang, Tianlin 张天林: ''Nuoxi: mysterious Chinese Opera and Its Masks (神秘的傩文化——傩戏与傩面具)''. '''Page 49, Women in China (01/2007)'''</ref> The masks of '''nuo opera''' are also believed to be the origin of the facial painting used in another famous Chinese opera - [[Beijing opera]]. |
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It was reported on 19 July 2008 that a new character, Danielle, would be introduced to ''EastEnders'' as the love interest of fellow newcomer [[Callum Monks]] (played by [[Elliott Jordan]]). Nineteen-year-old Danielle was described as a "naive blonde [...] easily taken in by Callum's smooth patter",<ref name="sun"/> arriving in [[Walford]] with "just a suitcase and a dream of a new life".<ref name="sun"/> It was later revealed in an October 2008 storyline that Danielle had additionally been created as the long-lost daughter of established character [[Ronnie Mitchell]] ([[Samantha Janus]]), and a member of the soap's long-running Mitchell family.<ref name="daughter">{{cite episode |title=EastEnders: 10/10/2008 |episodelink= |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/eastenders/episodes/past/episode20081010.shtml |series=EastEnders|serieslink=EastEnders|credits= Rachel Flowerday, Lorraine Newman, Richard Platt, Lauren Crace, [[Samantha Janus]]|network=[[BBC]] |station=[[BBC One]] |city=[[London]] |airdate=2008-10-10}}</ref><ref name="lauren">{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/eastenders/characters_cast/interviews/interview_lauren_c.shtml|publisher=[[bbc.co.uk]]|date=10 October 2008|title=EastEnders Interview - Lauren Crace|accessdate=2008-10-13}}</ref> |
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The role of Danielle was given to unknown actress Lauren Crace, who commented: "I’m thrilled. It’s a great first role and I just can’t wait to see what is in store."<ref name="casting">{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a112816/new-teen-heading-for-albert-square.html|title= New teen heading for Albert Square|date=19 July 2008|first=Daniel|last=Kilkelly|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|accessdate=2008-10-13}}</ref> ''EastEnders''<nowiki>'</nowiki> executive producer [[Diederick Santer]] commented: "Lauren is a real find — a lovely, talented and hugely watchable actress. I'm delighted she's making her professional debut with us, at the start of what I'm sure will be a glittering and accomplished career."<ref name="casting"/> Three months after her on-screen arrival, Crace commented: "I adore the cast and crew. It may sound like a total cliché, but it’s a real family. [[Lacey Turner|Lacey]], [[Larry Lamb (actor)|Larry]] and [[Samantha Janus|Sam]] have been so supportive to me and I’m learning so much".<ref name="lauren" /> Questioned on whether she was being recognised in public for the role, Crace replied: "Yes, it’s surreal and it does feel a bit daunting. You forget sometimes that you are on TV four nights a week, and sometimes wonder why people are staring at you. But I’m getting used to it!"<ref name="lauren" /> |
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<br />In ancient times, '''nuo opera''' was very popular in the [[Yangtze River]], [[Yellow River]] and Nenjiang River valleys. However, with the development, the opera's popularity waned in those river valley areas. Nowadays, it still remains popular among the rural areas in southwestern China, such as [[Guizhou]], [[Anhui]], [[Jiangxi]], [[Hubei]], [[Hunan]] provinces and [[Guangxi|Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region]]. It is especially popular in the regions inhabited by some ethnic minorities, such as [[Miao people|Miao]], [[Dong people|Dong]] and [[Yao people|Yao]].<ref>Zhang, Tianlin 张天林: ''Nuoxi: mysterious Chinese Opera and Its Masks (神秘的傩文化——傩戏与傩面具)''. '''Page 49, Women in China (01/2007)'''</ref> |
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==Development== |
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==Basic Introduction== |
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===Personality=== |
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Nuo opera is the the most direct and important expressive media of nuo culture.<ref>http://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/focus/nuo-drama.htm</ref> Other forms of representation of the nuo culture include Nuowu (傩舞 儺舞 Nuo dance), Nuoge (傩歌 儺歌 Nuo song) and Nuoyi (傩仪 儺儀 Nuo ceremony) and so on. The purpose of Nuo opera is to drive away devils, disease and evil influences, and also to petition for blessings from the gods. |
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Discussing her character's personality, Lauren Crace has disclosed that she considers Danielle to be "scared of rejection",<ref name="lauren" /> but that she "hope she sticks it out, because she’s come such a long way. She has had so much against her since she arrived, so I hope[s] she continues to grow in confidence and stay put!"<ref name="lauren" /> Following a plot strand which saw Danielle's friend Stacey dress as a sexy [[Bond girl]] for a theme night, Crace commented: "I’d love to do that as [...] Danielle. I think that’s just what Danielle needs. She needs confidence and a bit of oomph. She needs a bit of [[Kat Slater]] in her. Maybe living with the Slaters will rub off on her."<ref name="bond">{{cite web|url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/article1755857.ece|title=Easties 'Ell of a Slater snog|publisher=''[[The Sun]]''|first=Keeley|last=Bolger|date=1 October 2008|accessdate=2008-10-13}}</ref> Questioned on the effect of Danielle's friendship with Stacey on the character's personality, Crace revealed that Stacey may "give her more confidence and turn her into a confident woman!! Stacey could be the making of shy Danielle."<ref name="lauren" /> |
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Crace has revealed that she was not initially aware her character would transpire to be the long-lost daughter of Ronnie Mitchell. She has stated: "It’s been difficult, because as soon as I was cast people were thinking I was Ronnie’s daughter, especially my own family and people on the street. I’ve maintained that Ronnie’s daughter is no longer alive and I haven’t revealed a thing. Being part of such a big storyline is exciting and challenging for any actress. During the audition process I didn’t know much - it was only when I was cast I was told about Danielle, Ronnie and the back story".<ref name="lauren" /> With regards to Danielle finding her birth mother, Crace has explained: "When Danielle's adoptive mother died, she thought it was time to find out who her real mother was. She always knew she was adopted. She also had a locket with a picture of Ronnie in it that was given to her when she was put up for adoption. She went to the adoption agency and found out that Ronnie had also been looking for her - the agency then gave her details of her mother’s whereabouts."<ref name="lauren" /> Questioned on whether she thought Danielle hoped to have a relationship with Ronnie, she responded: "Deep down, absolutely... she’s completely intrigued by Ronnie and the Mitchell clan, but at the same time very nervous of them. In her head she thinks they are too different and Ronnie would be disappointed to know she was her daughter".<ref name="lauren" /> |
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Nuo opera is the English translation of the art form. similar to [[Beijing opera]], nuo opera is totally different from the typical western opera or drama. The Chinese character for "nuo" is "傩" in simplified Chinese or "儺" in traditional Chinese, which is a very uncommon character in modern Chinese language. The meaning of the character "nuo" is a patterned step to drive away devil during the last month of the Chinese lunar new year.<ref>http://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/focus/nuo-drama.htm</ref> And later, Nuo evolved into a type of opera that composed of singing and dancing. |
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Danielle arrived in [[Walford]] from [[Telford]] on 18 August 2008. She was befriended by local resident [[Stacey Slater]] ([[Lacey Turner]]), who gave her a job on her market clothing stall. After discovering Danielle was having trouble sleeping in the area she was living in, Stacey also offered her the spare room in the Slaters' home. Danielle quickly developed a crush on fellow stall-trader [[Callum Monks]], who led her on in an attempt to make Stacey jealous. Callum helped Danielle acquire a second job, cleaning at [[The Queen Victoria]] public house, where she became embroiled in a feud between father and daughter [[Ronnie Mitchell|Ronnie]] and [[Archie Mitchell]]. Both attempted to use Danielle to get information from the other, with Archie being the more aggressive. Eventually Danielle stole a letter to Ronnie from the father of her child, Joel, and gave it to Archie. Ronnie was furious, and sacked Danielle from her job at club [[R&R (EastEnders)|R&R]], as well as publicly berating her. Danielle was devastated, and was later seen clutching a locket containing a photograph of Ronnie, revealing herself to be Ronnie's long-lost daughter Amy. |
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The Nuo opera, commonly referred as the "living fossile of opera", is a kind of folk dramatic arts that was originated from primitative religion. The origin or formation of the Nuo opera has a derivative relationship with its local Chinese historical-cultural contexts, while its development correlates with a set of specific social factors. Being transformed from religious performance to dramatic art, the Nuo opera itself dramatized a culturally and historically based vitality of folk art in the process of its development.<ref>Wu Jingxia 吴靖霞: ''Dramatic Art as Cultural-historical Sediment---The Origin, Development, and Artistic Substance of the Nuo Opera (历史文化的积淀——从傩戏的起源和发展探傩戏的本质)''. '''Page 93, No.5, 2006, Guizhou Ethnic Studies'''</ref> In the Chapter "Village" of [[Analects]] by [[Confucius]] (论语-乡党 論語-鄉黨), "villager nuo" (or village nuo) was mentioned. In the book "Spring and Autumn of Master Lv", there also existed such a saying that whenever there was an celebration, grand Nuo (or royal Nuo) would be a necessity.<ref>http://apps.ah.gov.cn/Character/mainmenu.asp?newsid=646&title=Chizhou%20Nuo%20Opera</ref> |
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==Reception== |
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Miles Hosken, a former mayor of [[Telford]], welcomed the choice to give Danielle a Telford background.<ref name="telford">{{cite news|author=Staff writer|title= Arrival of actress in EastEnders welcomed|url=http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/08/20/arrival-of-actress-in-eastenders-welcomed/|work= Shropshire Star|publisher= Midland News Assoc|date= 2008-08-20|accessdate= 2008-08-20}}</ref> He stated "I think it’s wonderful Telford has been mentioned on national TV",<ref name="telford" /> with Sarah Raper, chief executive of economic development company Transforming Telford, commenting: "We hope the new character will portray Telford in a positive light and increase national awareness of the town",<ref name="telford" /> and Councillor Eric Carter, Telford & Wrekin Council cabinet member for regeneration, adding: "There are a lot of people working to put Telford on the map and this will help".<ref name="telford" /> ''[[The Daily Mirror]]'' have sympathised with the character over the storyline which saw her manipulated by [[Archie Mitchell]], deeming "the way Archie uses poor little Danielle to spy on Ronnie" to be one of the more interesting ''EastEnders'' plot strands.<ref name="mirror">{{cite web|url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv-entertainment/tv/todays-tv/2008/10/10/emmerdale-coronation-street-and-eastenders-115875-20791161/|title=Emmerdale, Coronation Street and EastEnders|date=10 October 2008|publisher=''[[The Daily Mirror]]''|accessdate=2008-10-13}}</ref> |
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The primitive form of nuo opera is ''Nuoji'' (傩祭 儺祭), a special sarificial ceremony. It dates back to antiquity. While performing religious rites, people prayed to ward off disasters and receive good luck. Therefore, ''Nuoji'' was formed as an sacrificial activity or ceremony to worship gods and ancestors. The exact date when ''Nuoji'' was formed is hard to discover. However, the nuo ceremony was first recorded on bones and tortoise shells during the [[Shang Dynasty]] (16th-17th century BC), and flourished in the [[Zhou Dynasty]] (11th century-256BC). |
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<br />In [[Zhou Dynasty]] which is the very subsequent dynasty after [[Shang Dynasty]], ''Nuoji'' was already very popular within the central parts of the territory of [[Zhou Dynasty]]. ''Nuoji'' was performed during festivals and holidays at that time with the purpose to drive away devils and plague. ''Nuoji'' was a very important social, political and religious event and even a specific government department was established to be in charge of ''Nuoji''. As the number of its participants increased from 100 to 1,000, the ceremony became more and more magnificent. At the time, besides the grand nuo ceremony held by the royal court, the folk nuo ceremony also appeared in the countryside.<ref>http://www.nikerchina.com/english/chinaculture/art/Drama/Nuo-Culture-Legacy-of-Chinese-Ancient-Drama.htm</ref> |
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The ''Nuoji'' gradually developed into a dance drama and became more of a recreation than a ritual during and after the [[Tang Dynasty]] (618-907). It is a masked drama enacted by a priest performing an exorcism, also known as "theater with a presentational aspect, a festival, and the idea of gatherings to establish ties and norms". The rituals have been incorporated into people's lives and are seen as commentaries on Chinese life.<ref>http://www.nikerchina.com/english/chinaculture/art/Drama/Nuo-Culture-Legacy-of-Chinese-Ancient-Drama.htm</ref> |
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<br />Around the [[Song Dynasty]] (420-479), people started to perform with masks during ''Nuoji'', thus Nuo opera was basically formed. During [[Qing Dynasty]] (1644-1911), Nuo opera, which had separated from ''Nuoji'', had become a unique performing art. During the 1930s and 1940s, Nuo opera began to be shown in some busy cities and towns.<ref>Zhang, Tianlin 张天林: ''Nuoxi: mysterious Chinese Opera and Its Masks (神秘的傩文化——傩戏与傩面具)''. '''Page 49, Women in China (01/2007)'''</ref> |
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<br />Today, with the development of science and technology, the Nuo opera gradually declined and it can only be seen during the Spring Festival and some other importance [[traditional Chinese holidays]] in remote mountainous areas, such as [[Guizhou]], [[Hunan]], [[Jiangxi]], [[Yunnan]], [[Sichuan]] and [[Anhui]] provinces, inhabited mostly by minority ethnic groups.<ref>http://www.nikerchina.com/english/chinaculture/art/Drama/Nuo-Culture-Legacy-of-Chinese-Ancient-Drama.htm</ref> |
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==Varieties== |
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Nuo opera varies much from place to place and this because that local culture and customs has a great influence on the forms, masks, costumes and conventions of Nuo opera. Generally, Nuo opera can be categorized as follows. |
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===[[Guizhou]] Nuo=== |
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[[Guizhou]] is the center of Nuo Drama in southwestern China dut to its long Nuo opera history and |
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===[[Jiangxi]] Nuo=== |
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===[[Anhui]] Nuo=== |
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Chizhou Nuo is the most well-known Nuo opera of [[Anhui]] Nuo. The origins of Nuo culture in Chizhou areas is one of the most ancient and can be traced back over thousands of years to the neolithic period that has been recently included in the Nation’s First Catalogue of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Chizhou Nuo Opera is divided into three performing formats: Nuo Ritual. Nuo Dancing and Nuo Drama. The complete stage performance must be mixed with dramatic plot, performing procedure, role-playing, type of role, and qiemo (settings, scene and props). All of those should bear the theatrical characters. The performing skill can only be learned through oral instruction and the personal teachings passed on to disciples in person from generation to generation. Therefore, the performing art of Nuo opera is normally passed on within a clan from generation to generation. There may be two sacrificial ceremonies (in which the Nuo opera are performed as a must) a year: the "spring sacrificial ceremony" that is held sometime between the seventh day to the fifteenth day of the first lunar month and the "autumn sacrificial ceremony" that is held on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month. Except for these two ceremonies, there is no performance at all throughout the year.<ref>http://apps.ah.gov.cn/Character/mainmenu.asp?newsid=646&title=Chizhou%20Nuo%20Opera</ref> |
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<br />The dance remains in many villages in Guichi County of Chizhou today which has a strong local flavor. Surrounded in the mist of incense and smoke, "Nuo" dancers would dress colorfully, walk on [[stilts]] and wear masks while performing, expressing their wishes of sacrifice to their ancestors, praying for blessing and dispelling the evils. While performing in some mountainous villages, dancers have to put masks on their foreheads, letting the audiences who are standing on the surrounding slopes to see them clearly. To accompany the dancing, the music instruments range from [[drum]], [[bell]], earthen bowl, bamboo flute and [[Suona]]. There is a popular saying among Chizhou area that a village would not be considered a village without Nuo opera.<ref>http://apps.ah.gov.cn/Character/mainmenu.asp?newsid=646&title=Chizhou%20Nuo%20Opera</ref> |
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<br />When Chizhou Nuo Opera is performed, it normally has three integrative components: Nuo dancing, main Performance, and salutatory & complimentary remarks. Some of the well-known repertoire of Chizhou Nuo are "Liu Wenlong". "Meng Jiangnv". "Fan Silking" and "Zhang Wenxian" and so on.<ref>http://apps.ah.gov.cn/Character/mainmenu.asp?newsid=646&title=Chizhou%20Nuo%20Opera</ref> |
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===[[Yunnan]] Nuo=== |
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==Repertoire== |
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==Masks== |
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[[image:Nuo_opera_masks.jpg|thumb|right|Masks used when performing Nuo opera]] |
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The most distinctive feature of Nuo opera is the performers wear masks. Different roles require different masks to reveal the characters, through their changing facial features and decorations. The masks are highly aesthetic. The plastic arts, select materials, colors and applications of Nuo opera masks vary among the regions, ethnic groups, culture and aesthetic interests. That distinctiveness adds the masks' enchanting beauty. The masks are mainly made of poplar and willow since poplar is light and less prone to cracks, while willow is widely regarded as having the power to ward off evil.<ref>http://www1.chinaculture.org/library/2008-01/17/content_56863_2.htm</ref> Nuo opera involves many acrobic performances, such as getting into a hot pot, holding burned stones, crossing a fiery pit, swallowing and blowing fire, and stepping on a mountain of swords. As most of the performers are specially trained, they are good at giving exciting performances.<ref>Zhang, Tianlin 张天林: ''Nuoxi: mysterious Chinese Opera and Its Masks (神秘的傩文化——傩戏与傩面具)''. '''Page 50, Women in China (01/2007)'''</ref> |
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<br />Each nuo mask has a fixed name, represents a certain role and has legendary stories to tell about its origins. In [[Guizhou]], a province with the largest number of nuo drama repertoires, at least 24 masks are required to perform an entire nuo drama piece. The masks can appear valiant and martial, stern and tough, orgentle and kind, and they come in various styles to represent different figures. For instance, since the responsibility of valiant gods is to emit awe and dispel ghosts and devils, their masks usually have horns and buckteeth, with a very ferocious countenance.<ref>http://www1.chinaculture.org/library/2008-01/17/content_56863_2.htm</ref> |
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<br />The masks are endowed with mysterious religious and customary meanings, both in Nuoji and Nuo opera performances. People in Nuo culture circles, who regard the masks as the symbols and carriers of gods, observe various rules and conventions. For instance, the ceremony of enshrining a Buddha statue is held before making the masks; before using them, the ceremony of opening the case; and storing them, the ceremony of sealing the case. According to rules, women are not allowed to touch or wear the masks, and only men can produce, use and store masks. Once a man wears a mask, he is supposed to be possessed by a god or spirit. And therefore, he must not speak or act freely.<ref>Zhang, Tianlin 张天林: ''Nuoxi: mysterious Chinese Opera and Its Masks (神秘的傩文化——傩戏与傩面具)''. '''Page 50, Women in China (01/2007)'''</ref> |
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<br />Nuo masks are the result of primitive religion and totem worship. And each simple and unsophisticated nuo mask, whose role has shifted from primitive totem worship to aspiration for kindness and justice, vividly interprets history. The mask has gradually shed the high shrines and entered the hearts of folk people. It is not only the incarnation and a carrier of gods, but also a mirror that reflects the lives of Chinese ancestors.<ref>http://www.nikerchina.com/english/chinaculture/art/Drama/Nuo-Culture-Legacy-of-Chinese-Ancient-Drama.htm</ref> |
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<br />Studies also show that the facial painting of [[Beijing opera]] and and face changing of [[Sichuan opera]] are influenced by the Nuo opera masks.<ref>http://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/focus/nuo-drama.htm</ref> |
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==Current Situation== |
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==See Also== |
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* [[Chinese opera]] |
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** [[Cantonese opera]] |
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** [[Huangmei opera]] |
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** [[Kunqu]] |
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** [[Min Opera]] |
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** [[Qinqiang]] |
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** [[Shaoxing opera]] |
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** [[Beijing opera]] |
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** [[Sichuan opera]] |
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*[http://www.nuoxi.com 中国傩文化网] |
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Danielle Jones (née Amy Mitchell) is a fictional character in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Lauren Crace.[1] The character first appeared on-screen on 18 August 2008. Crace's casting in the role was announced in July 2008, when she was described as a love interest for fellow new character Callum Monks. In October 2008, it was revealed that Danielle was actually the long-lost daughter of established character Ronnie Mitchell. Crace has disclosed that even she was unaware of this fact upon being cast in the role, but believes the character to strongly desire a relationship with her birth-mother. The character's early storylines have focussed on her friendship with Stacey Slater, her crush on Callum, and on being caught in the middle of an on-going feud between Ronnie and her father Archie Mitchell. Danielle has garnered sympathy from The Daily Mail, and has been deemed a welcome addition to the soap by members of the Telford local council, for raising awareness of the town the character originates from.
Creation
It was reported on 19 July 2008 that a new character, Danielle, would be introduced to EastEnders as the love interest of fellow newcomer Callum Monks (played by Elliott Jordan). Nineteen-year-old Danielle was described as a "naive blonde [...] easily taken in by Callum's smooth patter",[1] arriving in Walford with "just a suitcase and a dream of a new life".[1] It was later revealed in an October 2008 storyline that Danielle had additionally been created as the long-lost daughter of established character Ronnie Mitchell (Samantha Janus), and a member of the soap's long-running Mitchell family.[2][3]
The role of Danielle was given to unknown actress Lauren Crace, who commented: "I’m thrilled. It’s a great first role and I just can’t wait to see what is in store."[4] EastEnders' executive producer Diederick Santer commented: "Lauren is a real find — a lovely, talented and hugely watchable actress. I'm delighted she's making her professional debut with us, at the start of what I'm sure will be a glittering and accomplished career."[4] Three months after her on-screen arrival, Crace commented: "I adore the cast and crew. It may sound like a total cliché, but it’s a real family. Lacey, Larry and Sam have been so supportive to me and I’m learning so much".[3] Questioned on whether she was being recognised in public for the role, Crace replied: "Yes, it’s surreal and it does feel a bit daunting. You forget sometimes that you are on TV four nights a week, and sometimes wonder why people are staring at you. But I’m getting used to it!"[3]
Development
Personality
Discussing her character's personality, Lauren Crace has disclosed that she considers Danielle to be "scared of rejection",[3] but that she "hope she sticks it out, because she’s come such a long way. She has had so much against her since she arrived, so I hope[s] she continues to grow in confidence and stay put!"[3] Following a plot strand which saw Danielle's friend Stacey dress as a sexy Bond girl for a theme night, Crace commented: "I’d love to do that as [...] Danielle. I think that’s just what Danielle needs. She needs confidence and a bit of oomph. She needs a bit of Kat Slater in her. Maybe living with the Slaters will rub off on her."[5] Questioned on the effect of Danielle's friendship with Stacey on the character's personality, Crace revealed that Stacey may "give her more confidence and turn her into a confident woman!! Stacey could be the making of shy Danielle."[3]
Amy Mitchell
Crace has revealed that she was not initially aware her character would transpire to be the long-lost daughter of Ronnie Mitchell. She has stated: "It’s been difficult, because as soon as I was cast people were thinking I was Ronnie’s daughter, especially my own family and people on the street. I’ve maintained that Ronnie’s daughter is no longer alive and I haven’t revealed a thing. Being part of such a big storyline is exciting and challenging for any actress. During the audition process I didn’t know much - it was only when I was cast I was told about Danielle, Ronnie and the back story".[3] With regards to Danielle finding her birth mother, Crace has explained: "When Danielle's adoptive mother died, she thought it was time to find out who her real mother was. She always knew she was adopted. She also had a locket with a picture of Ronnie in it that was given to her when she was put up for adoption. She went to the adoption agency and found out that Ronnie had also been looking for her - the agency then gave her details of her mother’s whereabouts."[3] Questioned on whether she thought Danielle hoped to have a relationship with Ronnie, she responded: "Deep down, absolutely... she’s completely intrigued by Ronnie and the Mitchell clan, but at the same time very nervous of them. In her head she thinks they are too different and Ronnie would be disappointed to know she was her daughter".[3]
Storylines
Danielle arrived in Walford from Telford on 18 August 2008. She was befriended by local resident Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner), who gave her a job on her market clothing stall. After discovering Danielle was having trouble sleeping in the area she was living in, Stacey also offered her the spare room in the Slaters' home. Danielle quickly developed a crush on fellow stall-trader Callum Monks, who led her on in an attempt to make Stacey jealous. Callum helped Danielle acquire a second job, cleaning at The Queen Victoria public house, where she became embroiled in a feud between father and daughter Ronnie and Archie Mitchell. Both attempted to use Danielle to get information from the other, with Archie being the more aggressive. Eventually Danielle stole a letter to Ronnie from the father of her child, Joel, and gave it to Archie. Ronnie was furious, and sacked Danielle from her job at club R&R, as well as publicly berating her. Danielle was devastated, and was later seen clutching a locket containing a photograph of Ronnie, revealing herself to be Ronnie's long-lost daughter Amy.
Reception
Miles Hosken, a former mayor of Telford, welcomed the choice to give Danielle a Telford background.[6] He stated "I think it’s wonderful Telford has been mentioned on national TV",[6] with Sarah Raper, chief executive of economic development company Transforming Telford, commenting: "We hope the new character will portray Telford in a positive light and increase national awareness of the town",[6] and Councillor Eric Carter, Telford & Wrekin Council cabinet member for regeneration, adding: "There are a lot of people working to put Telford on the map and this will help".[6] The Daily Mirror have sympathised with the character over the storyline which saw her manipulated by Archie Mitchell, deeming "the way Archie uses poor little Danielle to spy on Ronnie" to be one of the more interesting EastEnders plot strands.[7]
References
- ^ a b c "Fair in Square". The Sun. 19 July 2008.
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- ^ a b Kilkelly, Daniel (19 July 2008). "New teen heading for Albert Square". Digital Spy. Retrieved 2008-10-13.
- ^ Bolger, Keeley (1 October 2008). "Easties 'Ell of a Slater snog". The Sun. Retrieved 2008-10-13.
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- ^ "Emmerdale, Coronation Street and EastEnders". The Daily Mirror. 10 October 2008. Retrieved 2008-10-13.
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