慈利汉(han)戏是地方大戏剧种常德高腔(qiang)的重要一支，唱腔(qiang)、伴奏音(yin)乐有高腔(qiang)、昆腔(qiang)、低牌(pai)子、弹腔(qiang)和民间丝弦小调等，以(yi)弹腔(qiang)（南北路）为主。
Cili Han Opera is an important branch of Changde Gaoqiang(high pitched tune), a local opera genre. Its music and singing include Gaoqiang, Kunqiang, Dipaizi, Tanqiang, and folk silk tunes, with Tanqiang,also known as Nanbeilu, as the main style.
慈利汉(han)戏小戏《八仙(xian)山中有神仙(xian)》讲述身为剧团退休演员(yuan)的父亲，与在(zai)景区任职安保经理的儿子，在(zai)规(gui)范管理与安全生产间所产生的矛盾。语言诙谐(xie)幽默，深受广(guang)大观众朋(peng)友的喜爱。
The repertoire“Immortals” in the Eight Immortal Mountain tells the story of a retired theater actor (father) and his son, a security manager at a scenic spot, who clash over management standards and safety protocols. The witty, humorous dialogue is highly favored by the audience.