Editor's note: An original dance drama about a great Chinese composer, an animated story set to classical music for kids, as well as a murder mystery play which has been in theaters for almost seven decades — here are three events you won't want to miss this week.

1, Original dance drama — 'Xian Xinghai'

Jointly produced by the National Center for the Performing Arts (NCPA) and Ningbo Performance & Arts Group, the contemporary dance drama "Xian Xinghai" focuses on the characters' emotions and inner lives, through five chapters: "Preface," "Sea," "Torrent," "Homeland" and "Stars." From musician to revolutionary, composer Xian Xinghai devoted his life to unswervingly serving his country. With his uniquely Chinese works, he has left behind a precious artistic wealth for the Chinese nation.

Dates: Dec. 16-22

Venue: National Center for the Performing Arts (NCPA), Beijing 

2, Original animated musical story for kids — 'The Waltz Kingdom'

During his lifetime, Austrian composer Johann Strauss was known as the "Waltz King," and was largely responsible for popularizing the waltz in 19th century Vienna. In this concert combining music and videos, children and their parents can enjoy animated stories accompanied by the melodies of "The Waltz Kingdom" produced by the Four Seasons Chamber Orchestra.

Dates: 10:30 a.m., Dec. 18

Venue: National Library Arts Center, Beijing

3, Original Chinese adaption — 'The Mousetrap'

A Chinese-language version of "The Mousetrap," a murder mystery play by Agatha Christie that is also the world's longest-running play, will be staged in Shanghai. For almost 70 years since its premiere in 1952, the play has kept millions of people around the globe on the edge of their seats.

Dates: Dec. 16-26

Venue: Huangpu Theatre, Shanghai

Cultural events of the week: Dec. 6-12

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