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Dadao Culture Drama The Balcony

Date: May 6 - 7:30 pm

Venue: Beijing Comedy Theatre

Balcony, the classic comedy by Chen Peisi, has been popular in China more than 10 years due to its perfect embodiment of the structure of comedic essence. Since 2004, it has been performed more than 500 times in various theaters in more than 40 cities around the country, attracting nearly 300,000 viewers. When it was performed by young actors in 2012, it was given fresh new vitality. By virtue of the passionate and energetic performances, this new power in comedy won the consistent favor from Beijing audiences, becoming a work loved by elderly, middle-aged and young people alike. Leading the box-office rankings of Beijing comedy theaters, The Balcony has once again gained high public praise.