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.

11th Wuzhen Theatre Festival kicks off

The 11th Wuzhen Theatre Festival kicked off Thursday in Wuzhen, featuring diversified performances and activities.

Beijing People's Art Theatre showcases Chinese theatre in Shanghai

The star-studded cast of the play Tea House, a celebrated repertoire of Beijing People's Art Theatre, announced the start of the theater's residential project in Shanghai on Oct. 13.

Kunqu Opera production honors famous linguist

The story of famous applied linguist Li Pei has been adapted into a contemporary Kunqu Opera production, which, staged by the Northern Kunqu Opera Theatre, premiered at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing on Oct. 13.

China Media Group airs 2024 Chongyang Festival Opera Gala

The 2024 Chongyang Festival Opera Gala was held by China Media Group (CMG) on Friday, graced by many renowned Chinese opera artists.

Global artists celebrate Silk Road culture in NW China

An international arts festival opened on Saturday in the historic city of Xi'an in northwest China's Shaanxi province, attracting artists to showcase their performances in an international arena.

Festival celebrates renowned playwright

Annual cultural event opens eighth edition in Beijing, exploring diverse themes through 35 productions.

Stage plot offers twist on 'hide and seek'

The theatrical production "Hide and Seek" by Hiu Kok Theatre, one of the most established theater groups in Macao, will be staged at Beijing's Cao Yu Theater from Oct. 18 to 20 as part of the ongoing Beijing People's Art Theatre International Drama Invitation Exhibition.

Theater festival helps support new work

The 2024 Peiyuan Art Festival, gathering theater lovers, was held in Beijing from Sept. 20 to 22.