Carmen pours it on

It's time for Carmen and the flamenco once again! But this weekend at Poly Theater, the new show by Ballet Teatres Generalitat from Valencia, Spain, offers something new and also features Cristina Hoyos, arguably Spain's most renowned flamenco dancer.

Fame gonna learn how to wing it

With a team of "translators" watching every performance of Fame - The Musical to tailor-make it for the Chinese market, the version that local audiences see on Dec 23 is going to be quite different from the final show 10 days later.

Drawing on calligraphy

A perfect combination of Chinese calligraphy, dance movements and theatrical elements, Cursive is performed by the renowned Taiwan contemporary dance company Cloud Gate and is a must-see.

Eulogy to a hero

The Performing Arts Company of China's Air Force will stage Jiang Jie, one of the most popular Chinese operas at the Great Hall of the People.

Just for laughs

Chen Peisi, known for his comic shows at the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, returns to the stage.

Dances from the Philippines

After 34 years, the Bayanihan National Folkdance Company of the Philippines will return to Beijing for free performances at Sun Dong An Plaza on Nov 28 and 29.

ABT dances around Don Quixote

As part of its debut in China, American Ballet Theater (ABT) will perform Don Quixote at the National Center for the Performing Arts, today and tomorrow.

Flowers still blooming

Dressed in oversized T-shirts, baggy pants and sneakers the three Beijingers look like any other youngsters in the capital, but are in fact China's first teen band, Huaer, or The Flowers.

Rustic ready to rule

Touted as the world's biggest live music competition, the three youngsters from Hebei province will represent China, competing against other bands, in London, on Dec 13.

Modern-day Gulliver

A modern drama adaptation of Gulliver's Travels by Irish writer Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) retains the satire by using current issues to explore the human condition.

Lisa Ono World Tour Live in Beijing 2009

Japanese bossa nova singer Lisa Ono will stage her World Tour Live in Beijing December 5,2009.

Shanghai: Coming up

Love's in the air

My Airhostess Roommate that is now playing in cinemas around the country, is adapted from a popular online novel.

Feel the fusion

Dutch trumpet player Eric Vloeimans arrives this weekend for his China debut, along with his group Gatecrash, one of the most skilled European ensembles at mixing jazz and pop.

No nerves this time for Taiwan singer

Backstage at the Beijing Exhibition Theater, Cheer Chen was a bundle of nerves as she checked out the full house. But once she sat down with her guitar, her composure and clear voice had the 5,000-strong crowd mesmerized.