This show is made up of several short scenes in the tradition of Chinese opera. Chinese opera deals with past history and folklore, combining music, acrobatic dance, theatre and flamboyant costumes. In abstract and symbolic gestures, the puppet characters embody the heroic, divine and animal world, often portrayed in military exploits.

The Tiger and the Monk also pays great attention to the way in which the characters are portrayed and shows their character, seeking to combine appearance and state of mind. Sophisticated acrobatic movements, somersaults and all manner of pirouettes and acrobatics are also reminiscent of the performing arts and martial arts. The puppets become real acrobats whose battles are punctuated by impressive feats.

Thanks to its technical mastery, Yeung Faï manages to accurately express the spirit, character and feelings of the character he is playing. Alone on stage behind his castelet, accompanied by traditional music, and taking up short stories from Chinese folklore, he performs an exercise in style that highlights the skill, dexterity and fluidity of his manipulation. But this is not complete traditionalism, and it is with humour that Yeung Faï gives his version of Chinese opera.