Raising the curtain

A Beijing theater festival functions as a platform to explore new avenues for international collaboration in global dramatic arts.

Pride and Prejudice to be staged in Beijing

​A theatrical version of Pride and Prejudice, a classic work of British novelist Jane Austen, will be staged at the Beijing Poly Theater from Dec. 10 to 12.

NCPA to stage play about anti-opium hero

The first round of rehearsals for the play "Lin Zexu" concluded at the National Center for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Beijing.

Yang Liping's 'Dynamic Yunnan' to be staged in NCPA

​Ethnic dance musical "Dynamic Yunnan," choreographed and performed by famous Chinese dancer Yang Liping, will be staged at the National Center for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Beijing in January 2020.

New year Peking opera gala to be held in Beijing

A Peking opera gala celebrating the New Year is scheduled to hit the stage of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Jan. 1, 2020.

Dance drama 'Confucius' to perform in Russia

Nearly 200 Chinese artists from the China National Opera and Dance Drama Theater will bring Russian audiences the dance drama "Confucius" in St. Petersburg and Moscow in December.

China furthers opening up in theatrical, artistic circles

China has continued opening up and cooperating with other countries in the theatrical and artistic circles in the past years as rising income nurtures a growing consumer group that craves for better cultural lives.

Norwegian children's play to wow audiences in Beijing

"Garage," a humorous theater performance for children aged six or older, will be staged at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center from Dec. 5 to 22.

China furthers opening up, int'l co-op in theatrical, artistic circles

China has continued opening up and cooperating with other countries in the theatrical and artistic circles in the past years as rising income nurtures a growing consumer group that craves for better cultural lives.

National Ballet of China to perform localized rendition of 'The Nutcracker'

The National Ballet of China will present a localized production of The Nutcracker at the Shanghai Oriental Art Center from Jan 8 to 9.