Wuzhen Theatre Festival, highlighting new work, closes

The closing ceremony for the 11th Wuzhen Theatre Festival was held in Tongxiang, Zhejiang province's Jiaxing, on Sunday.

Ballet 'The Butterfly Lovers' staged in Hong Kong

Adapted by Hong Kong Ballet, "The Butterfly Lovers," a large-scale ballet, premiered at the Grand Theater of Hong Kong Cultural Center on the evening of Oct. 18 to a full house.

Life's a barrel of laughs for droll duo

After finding feet on reality show, sidesplitting twins plan to take their show on the road.

Myanmar puppet arts call for youth to preserve culture

Historically, Myanmar puppetry was a prestigious performing art associated with royal events and religious celebrations.

Workshop stages boost to theater management

The 9th International Master Workshop on Theaters and Theater Company Management was held in Beijing on Oct. 18 and 19.

Acclaimed Hong Kong play hits Beijing stage

The Hong Kong Repertory Theatre staged its play "Ambiguous" at Beijing's Tianqiao Performing Arts Center on Oct. 18 and 19.

Dance drama on overseas Chinese business pioneer premieres in capital

"Half of the Sea," a Chinese dance drama, centering on the life story of Tan Kah Kee, a patriotic overseas Chinese business pioneer and philanthropist, premiered in Beijing on Sunday.

​Universal Beijing Resort joins Wuzhen Theater Festival

Universal Beijing Resort has expanded its presence beyond its theme park borders to the 11th Wuzhen Theater Festival.

Chinese drama merges Western symphony, Peking Opera to tell paper-making legend

​A Chinese drama about the legendary inventor of paper-making, who lived nearly 2,000 years ago, premiered in London on Thursday night, captivating the audience with a sensory spectacle that blends Western classical music with elements of Chinese culture.

Peking Opera with a difference wows London audience

A production fusing traditional Chinese opera with Western classical music took place in London on Thursday, when a performance inspired by the life of Cai Lun, the man credited with the invention of paper, took place at the Jerwood Hall.