Play based on life of China's first premier Zhou Enlai being staged
5 years, 9 months ago

Play based on life of China's first premier Zhou Enlai being staged

China Daily  

A Chinese play based on the life of China's first premier Zhou Enlai is being staged by China Railway Art Troupe from March 29 to April 2 in Beijing, to commemorate the 121th anniversary of his birth. According to scriptwriter Liang Bingkun, who has been working Beijing People's Art Theater for over 50 years, he wants to show a rarely seen side of Zhou. In fact, thanks to Zhou's support, the Beijing People's Art Theater was born in 1952," recalls Liang. Huo Qing, a veteran actor with the China Railway Art Troupe will play Zhou and actress Hao Yan will play Zhou's wife.

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Beijing People's Art Theatre Takes Center Stage in Shanghai with Diverse Performance Lineup
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Beijing People's Art Theatre Takes Center Stage in Shanghai with Diverse Performance Lineup

China Daily  

Beijing People's Art Theatre is showcasing their repertoire in Shanghai with a series of performances and workshops. The company will present five plays in Shanghai until Nov 9, including the renowned production 'Tea House,' featuring veteran actors like Pu Cunxin and Yang Lixin. The company is also hosting workshops and lectures to educate the public about the history and legacy …

Beijing People's Art Theater marks 72nd anniversary
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Beijing People's Art Theater marks 72nd anniversary

China Daily  

Veteran actor Wu Gang talks about the classic Chinese play The Caine Mutiny, adapted from the novel of the same name by US writer Herman Wouk. On Wednesday, the Beijing People's Art Theatre commemorated its 72nd anniversary with a 12-hour extravaganza held both at the theater and online. The celebration kicked off at 10 am at the Capital Theater, the …

Beijing People's Art Theater marks 72nd anniversary
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Beijing People's Art Theater marks 72nd anniversary

China Daily  

Veteran actor Wu Gang talks about the classic Chinese play The Caine Mutiny, adapted from the novel of the same name by US writer Herman Wouk. On Wednesday, the Beijing People's Art Theatre commemorated its 72nd anniversary with a 12-hour extravaganza held both at the theater and online. The celebration kicked off at 10 am at the Capital Theater, the …

Past performance
8 months ago

Past performance

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Scenes from Yongdingmen Li, a new stage production by the Beijing People's Art Theatre, which is being presented at the Capital Theatre from May 1 to 12, featuring Miao Chi and Yang Mingxin in the lead roles. The Beijing People's Art Theatre's latest production depicts stories set in the capital during three decades of New China's early history, Chen Nan …

Past performance
8 months ago

Past performance

China Daily  

Scenes from Yongdingmen Li, a new stage production by the Beijing People's Art Theatre, which is being presented at the Capital Theatre from May 1 to 12, featuring Miao Chi and Yang Mingxin in the lead roles. The Beijing People's Art Theatre's latest production depicts stories set in the capital during three decades of New China's early history, Chen Nan …

Past performance
8 months ago

Past performance

China Daily  

Scenes from Yongdingmen Li, a new stage production by the Beijing People's Art Theatre, which is being presented at the Capital Theatre from May 1 to 12, featuring Miao Chi and Yang Mingxin in the lead roles. The Beijing People's Art Theatre's latest production depicts stories set in the capital during three decades of New China's early history, Chen Nan …

Presenting plays for the people
11 months ago

Presenting plays for the people

China Daily  

During this year's Spring Festival, Beijing People's Art Theatre will stage Beneath the Red Banner, adapted from Lao She's novel with the same title, which is directed by Feng Yuanzheng and Yan Rui, and features actor Pu Cunxin as the leading role. Catching a performance by the Beijing People's Art Theatre is on the list for theatergoers in the capital …

Presenting plays for the people
11 months ago

Presenting plays for the people

China Daily  

During this year's Spring Festival, Beijing People's Art Theatre will stage Beneath the Red Banner, adapted from Lao She's novel with the same title, which is directed by Feng Yuanzheng and Yan Rui, and features actor Pu Cunxin as the leading role. Catching a performance by the Beijing People's Art Theatre is on the list for theatergoers in the capital …

Play celebrates historic figure
1 year, 1 month ago

Play celebrates historic figure

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Actor-director Feng Yuanzheng, also the president of Beijing People's Art Theatre, gives a fresh interpretation on the life of renowned 16th century politician and imperial adviser Zhang Juzheng, in Beijing in November. In 2005, writer and poet Xiong Zhaozheng's four-volume novel, Zhang Juzheng, won the Mao Dun Literature Prize, one of China's most prestigious literary accolades. During the shooting of …

Play celebrates historic figure
1 year, 1 month ago

Play celebrates historic figure

China Daily  

Actor-director Feng Yuanzheng, also the president of Beijing People's Art Theatre, gives a fresh interpretation on the life of renowned 16th century politician and imperial adviser Zhang Juzheng, in Beijing in November. In 2005, writer and poet Xiong Zhaozheng's four-volume novel, Zhang Juzheng, won the Mao Dun Literature Prize, one of China's most prestigious literary accolades. During the shooting of …

Play celebrates historic figure
1 year, 1 month ago

Play celebrates historic figure

China Daily  

Actor-director Feng Yuanzheng, also the president of Beijing People's Art Theatre, gives a fresh interpretation on the life of renowned 16th century politician and imperial adviser Zhang Juzheng, in Beijing in November. In 2005, writer and poet Xiong Zhaozheng's four-volume novel, Zhang Juzheng, won the Mao Dun Literature Prize, one of China's most prestigious literary accolades. During the shooting of …

Hamlet gets innovative interpretation
1 year, 5 months ago

Hamlet gets innovative interpretation

China Daily  

Hamlet and More, the latest theatrical production by Beijing People's Art Theatre, will be staged from July 24 to Aug 7. Directed by Yang Jiayin, the play gathers young actors and actresses of the established theater, who will give their creative and fresh interpretations of Hamlet. Veteran actor Feng Yuanzheng, who is the president of the Beijing People's Art Theatre, …

Venue hosts dramatic celebration
1 year, 6 months ago

Venue hosts dramatic celebration

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Young actors and actresses of the Beijing People's Art Theatre perform excerpts of classic plays. In 2022, when Beijing People's Art Theatre had its 70th birthday, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the theater's regular performances to be canceled or postponed. Teahouse, written by Chinese novelist and dramatist Lao She, is a vivid depiction of people from all walks of life during …

Venue hosts dramatic celebration
1 year, 6 months ago

Venue hosts dramatic celebration

China Daily  

Young actors and actresses of the Beijing People's Art Theatre perform excerpts of classic plays. In 2022, when Beijing People's Art Theatre had its 70th birthday, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the theater's regular performances to be canceled or postponed. Teahouse, written by Chinese novelist and dramatist Lao She, is a vivid depiction of people from all walks of life during …

Acting master class
1 year, 8 months ago

Acting master class

China Daily  

Artists of Beijing People's Art Theatre and young actors and actresses of the company's latest training program in Beijing on April 19. For more than 70 years, Beijing People's Art Theatre has been considered the flag bearer of Chinese drama. The three venues are the Capital Theatre, the home of Beijing People's Art Theatre; Juyin Theatre, also located in the …

Beijing People's Art Theater cultivates new talent
1 year, 8 months ago

Beijing People's Art Theater cultivates new talent

China Daily  

Feng Yuanzheng, president of Beijing People's Art Theater. On April 19, Beijing People's Art Theater announced its latest training program for young actors in the capital. In 2019, the theater launched its first training program for young actors, which attracted hundreds of hopefuls from around the country. Feng noted the theater will offer young actors opportunities to perform onstage as …

Beijing People's Art Theater cultivates new talent
1 year, 8 months ago

Beijing People's Art Theater cultivates new talent

China Daily  

Feng Yuanzheng, president of Beijing People's Art Theater. On April 19, Beijing People's Art Theater announced its latest training program for young actors in the capital. In 2019, the theater launched its first training program for young actors, which attracted hundreds of hopefuls from around the country. Feng noted the theater will offer young actors opportunities to perform onstage as …

Film about Zhou Enlai's childhood set to open
3 years, 7 months ago

Film about Zhou Enlai's childhood set to open

China Daily  

Poster of Zhou En Lai in His Childhood, which will open on June 1. Zhou Enlai -- the first premier of the People's Republic of China -- has been featured many times in Chinese movies and TV series, but there are few works touching on his childhood. Zhou Enlai in His Childhood, an upcoming biographical tale set to open on …

Film about Zhou Enlai's childhood set to open
3 years, 7 months ago

Film about Zhou Enlai's childhood set to open

China Daily  

Poster of Zhou En Lai in His Childhood, which will open on June 1. Zhou Enlai -- the first premier of the People's Republic of China -- has been featured many times in Chinese movies and TV series, but there are few works touching on his childhood. Zhou Enlai in His Childhood, an upcoming biographical tale set to open on …

Beijing legend gets modern treatment
4 years, 2 months ago

Beijing legend gets modern treatment

China Daily  

Scene from Beijing Tu'er Ye, a new play being staged in the capital. Actor-turned-director Wang Ban made his directorial debut in 2017 by adapting Russian playwright Nadezhda Ptushkina's work, While She Was Dying. As a veteran actor and director, who graduated from the Central Academy of Drama, Wang, 49, has been working with Beijing People's Art Theater since 1989. He …

An old film becomes a new play
4 years, 2 months ago

An old film becomes a new play

China Daily  

Performers rehearse for the upcoming play, Crossroads, which will premiere at the National Center for the Performing Arts from Oct 17 to 25 and will feature music performed by the NCPA Drama Ensemble. He was drawn to theater after watching the classic Chinese play, Antique, directed by renowned Beijing People's Art Theater director Lin Zhaohua in 1997. The then 18-year-old …

Play based on life of China's first premier Zhou Enlai being staged
5 years, 9 months ago

Play based on life of China's first premier Zhou Enlai being staged

China Daily  

A Chinese play based on the life of China's first premier Zhou Enlai is being staged by China Railway Art Troupe from March 29 to April 2 in Beijing, to commemorate the 121th anniversary of his birth. According to scriptwriter Liang Bingkun, who has been working Beijing People's Art Theater for over 50 years, he wants to show a rarely …

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