Everybody knows the story of “Beating the Monster” from A Journey to the West whichdepicts Master Tang and his apprentice go on a pilgrimage for Buddhist scriptures western paradise. Kun opera of Beating the Monster lives on inthe repertoires of Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe. The conventional lines have been adapted to suite children’s capacity of understanding. The overall play in a lively rhythm combined with martial performances will surely catch audiences’ eyes for its enthralling actions.