South China theater festival to showcase outstanding classics

A total of 39 plays will be performed as part of a special event featuring outstanding Chinese stage productions, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

The Dutchman flies back for Beijing show

The scene recently took place in the rehearsal room at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing on March 28, a few days before the staging of Der fliegende Hollander, or The Flying Dutchman, an opera by German composer Richard Wagner.

Sparking youthful passion for the stage

The activities of World Theater Day aim to rekindle young people's interest in the vitality of theater.

China's NCPA to present opera by Richard Wagner

Opera​ "The Flying Dutchman" will hit the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) stage from April 10 to 14.

Christie classic comes to Chinese stages

"And Then There Were None," a play by acclaimed British director Lucy Bailey will tour cities including Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, for the first time from May to July.

World Theatre Day celebration kicks off in north China

The World Theatre Day 2024 Celebration kicked off in the city of Langfang in north China's Hebei Province on Wednesday.

Dance production 'See' sees soundtrack's release

Starring one of China's most renowned dancers Tang Shiyi, the widely popular dance theater production "See" was performed on Friday at Tsinghua University.

Fighting spirit drives dancer's ambition

Performer kicks off the stereotypes as she displays the essence of kung fu.

Teatro alla Scala Ballet to present 'Giselle' in Shanghai

Teatro alla Scala Ballet from Milan, Italy, will present four shows of "Giselle" at Shanghai Grand Theatre from March 21 to 24.

Tianqiao Performing Arts to host over 1,000 shows this year

Tianqiao Performing Arts Center recently announced its yearlong plan, featuring over 1,000 shows, including musicals, plays, dance dramas and magic shows, many of which will be presented in new venues.