What's on in Beijing (Aug 12-18)

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Shakespeare play Twelfth Night

Twelfth Night is Shakespeare's fantasy about love. Featuring modern choreography, the drama incorporates a strong Russian cultural flavor and musical dance elements, while also making use of British minimalist style in the set and lighting design.

The drama, directed by three-time Olivier Awards winner Declan Donnellan, won the Best Director Award at the Russian Golden Mask Awards and the Chivalric Order of Culture from the French government.

Twelfth Night stars A-list Russian actors and all roles are played by male actors. After its premiere in 2003, the dazzling production has been performed on the most prestigious stages around the globe including in the UK, France, Brazil, Chili, Australia and New Zealand.

If you go:

7:30 pm, Aug 11-13, Theater, National Center for the Performing Arts, 2 West Chang'an Avenue, Xicheng district. 010 -6655-0000.

Ticket: 100 – 500 yuan