Beijing stage and exhibitions

(China Daily)
Updated: 2009-10-16 14:19

STAGE

DirectorLi Liuyiof the Beijing People's Art Theater will present his first ballet production The Peony Pavilion. The famous love story written by Ming Dynasty playwright Tang Xianzu, has mostly been staged as Chinese operas. The ballet version focuses on the exploration of the inner world of the characters through body language.

7:30 pm, Oct 24

Tianqiao Theater, 30 Beiwei Lu, Xuanwu district

5166-1145

Two concerts are being held to mark the 200th anniversary of the death of Haydn (1732-1809). Led by conductorEnoch zu Guttenberg, the KlangVerwaltung Orchestra and Chorus will present Haydn's choral works The Seasons and Creation.

The Seasons extols pastoral life, while Creation celebrates God's creation of the world.

7:30 pm, Oct 23, 24

Forbidden City Concert Hall in Zhongshan Park

6559-8285

The Peony Pavilion, the classicKunqu Opera, is on at the Imperial Granary, a perfect venue for such a show. The Imperial Granary was rebuilt in the Ming Dynasty, 600 years ago, at exactly the same time the Kunqu Opera was written.

6409-6477/6499

22 Dongsi Shitiao, Chaoyang district

380-1,980 yuan, including Peking Roast Duck buffet

TheChinese Acrobatics Grouphas toured more than 80 countries and helped foster friendships with them. Its performance includes traditional acrobatics, a circus show, magic and old Beijing folk plays. The show blends music, dance, local opera and martial arts.

7:30 pm, daily

Tiandi Theater, Dongsi Shitiao

6416-9893

Exhibitions

Two solo exhibitions are running at the Today Art Museum. Chinese-born artistChen Wanshanpresents more than 50 of his latest oil paintings.Li Shuji, a veteran painter from Liaoning province, is acclaimed for his vivid and realistic depictions of ordinary Chinese.

10 am-5 pm, until Oct 25 except Monday

Today Art Museum, 32 Baiziwan Lu, Chaoyang district

5876-9690

British photographerMartin Parrhas been engaged in this field for 35 years. The works on display include Common Sense, The Last Resort, Small World, Luxury and Bored Couples. He focuses mostly on items of daily consumption and environmental concerns.

10 am-5 pm, until Nov 9 except Monday

Paris Beijing Photo Gallery, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang district