Chorus rises for Russia

A Chinese opera inspired by Russian author Boris Vasilyev's tale of wartime heroism is set to make its St. Petersburg debut.

Dance gala presents a dynamic Daxing

The curtains have closed on a huge dance competition in Daxing district, southern Beijing, with the winners declared after the finals on August 22.

Playwright proves that a small county can be a stage

​Huichang county, in eastern China's Jiangxi province, may not seem like a place with a bustling cultural scene at first glance, but on hot summer nights, residents pack the local theater.

Blackpool Dance Festival (China) opens in Shanghai

Over 3,000 contestants from more than 20 countries and regions participated in the seven-day activity.

Trio of famous musicals set for their debut in Shanghai

Three musicals will have their China premiere at the SAIC Shanghai Culture Square this coming December and in January of 2019.

Shanghai event showcases China's progress in ballet

"Now Chinese dancers are being invited ... to go abroad. They learn a lot of things, get knowledge, experience and know-how."

Adapting to a new idiom

​Beijing is due to host a major international summit for children's theater managers and artists.

Lao She Int'l Theater Festival to open

Theater enthusiasts in Beijing are looking forward to a bright autumn, as the second Lao She International Theater Festival will kick off next month, bringing quite a number of domestic and international performances to the stage.

Cheers for spirit of science

The new season of CCTV's education quiz show will feature a gravity-defying goal by a Brazilian soccer star, and an aspiring 12-year-old tech entrepreneur.

Court of appeal

A new star-studded reality TV show, Dunk of China, is tapping into young Chinese people's love of basketball.