巴陵戏《共饮一江水》开篇第一场，以百岁老船工铁头与青年铁头的跨时空对话拉开帷幕。老年铁头回望一生，青年铁头唱出“初生牛犊力可拔山莽”的豪情，两代“自己”同台对话，展现长江儿女的坚韧与热血。该剧以创新叙事融合传统巴陵戏唱腔，生动诠释“共饮一江水”的深厚情怀，让观众在感动中领略国家级非遗的独特魅力。

In the opening scene of the Baling Opera Drinking from the Same River, a cross-time dialogue unfolds between Tietou, a centenarian boatman, and his younger self. The elderly Tietou looks back on his life, while young Tietou sings of his fearless, bold spirit: "A newborn calf, strong enough to uproot mountains, wild at heart " These two versions of one character sharing the stage embody the resilience and fervour of those who live by the Yangtze. Blending innovative narrative techniques with traditional Baling Opera vocal melodies, the opera vividly conveys the kinship behind the profound theme of "drinking from the same river" . It touches the audience while showcasing the unique charm of this national-level intangible cultural heritage.