Tears of a clown

2010-12-10 09:39:15

Veteran actor Chen Peisi turns to French comedy for his latest dramatic venture. Chen Nan finds out more.

What's on:Shanghai

2010-12-10 09:38:39

Hamburg Symphony will present a New Year concert at Shanghai Oriental Art Center. Founded in 1957, the German orchestra is in residence at the Hamburg Music Hall.

What's on:Beijing

2010-12-08 09:45:48

The Third Party is a show conceived to unfold in three consecutive sessions in the Platform China Art Institute project space.

What's on:Beijing

2010-12-01 09:52:14

China National Peking Opera Company brings to life the heroic women of the Yang family, one of the Song Dynasty's (960-1279) most patriotic families.

Another first

2010-11-26 10:53:58

The NCPA will celebrate its third birthday by debuting the dance performance Marco Polo. Chen Jie reports.

What's on:Beijing

2010-11-26 09:42:35

Folk singer-songwriter Ma Tiao will release his new album, Turning 40, with a concert in Beijing.

Paul Mauriat Orchestra promises some old favorites

2010-11-26 09:41:49

The world-class light music orchestra from France, Paul Mauriat's Orchestra, will return to Beijing for a performance at the Beijing Exhibition Hall, after their previous appearances in the capital in 2000 and 2002.

What's on:Shanghai

2010-11-26 09:28:48

Michael Learns to Rock (MLTR), a pop and soft rock band from Denmark, will give an unplugged concert in Shanghai.

Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf going places

2010-11-24 14:45:45

The producer of the nation's most popular cartoon series Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf is hoping to build on its success to forge a more mature cartoon culture that can take the industry to the next level.

Small stage is driving Beijing's drama scene

2010-11-24 13:59:56

A growing number of small productions, the Chinese equivalent of off-Broadway, are thriving in the capital's theater scene, with new directors and playwrights thronging to the small stage.

Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf going places

2010-11-24 13:41:23

The producer of the nation's most popular cartoon series Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf is hoping to build on its success to forge a more mature cartoon culture that can take the industry to the next level.

The play's the thing

2010-11-24 11:21:59

While movie blockbusters grab our attention the core of the nation's performing arts is live theater.