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2023-10-18  |  

In this golden autumn month of October, immerse yourself in the vibrant cultural offerings of Beijing. Many classic dramas, operas, and dance performances will meet the audience, offering a wonderful cultural feast for the residents of the capital.


Drama "Du Fu"

Beijing People's Art Theatre

The drama "Du Fu" is based on a wealth of historical documents and, with a poetic stage, narrates to the audience about the drifting life of the "Poet Sage" Du Fu.

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Time: October 17-22

Location: Capital Theater


Drama "Fearless Love"

Star Theatres

This is not merely a love drama, but a microcosm of young people in the Republican era. It encompasses not only selfless love but also unwavering ideals. The story covers pure love between men and women, sincere friendship among classmates, touching family bonds between grandparents and grandchildren, and even patriotism during wartime, evoking deep emotions.

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Time: October 18-22

Location: Star Theatres


"Chinese Style" - Passionate Concert of Classic National Style, a Must-hear in a Lifetime

Beijing Chinese Orchestra

This performance is curated, adapted, and arranged a series of works in line with the times, combining traditional Chinese music with modern tunes, bringing the audience a unique beauty of Chinese style.

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Time: October 22

Location: Sanlitun Musicfans Arts Space


"The Great Comedy Crosstalk Show"

Da Dou Crosstalk Society

The actors of Da Dou Crosstalk were all born in the 1980s and 1990s. These young people have created hundreds of original works over nearly nine years.

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Time: October 21

Location: Pigment Hall


Dance poetry drama "Only This Green"

China Oriental Performing Arts Group

This work, co-directed by the "twin stars" of the Chinese dance world, Han Zhen and Zhou Liya, has won the 17th Wenhua Award.

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Time: October 20-22

Location: Beijing Poly Theater


Operetta "The Merry Widow"

National Centre for the Performing Arts

Since its debut in December 1905 until the composer's passing in 1948, this operetta has been staged no less than three hundred thousand times, deserving to be one of the "blockbuster" operettas in history. One of the major features of this play is its light-hearted and joyful dialogue. This National Centre for the Performing Arts production specially includes some Chinese lines, further bridging the gap between the characters and the audience.

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Time: October 19-22

Location: National Centre for the Performing Arts

(Source: The Beijing News)