Guilin celebrates 80th anniversary of theater extravaganza
8 months ago

Guilin celebrates 80th anniversary of theater extravaganza

China Daily  

The opening ceremony of the 80th anniversary of the Southwest Drama Exhibition was held in Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, on April 20. Notably, Ouyang Yuqian, a celebrated Chinese playwright and director who served as the first president of the Central Academy of Drama, left an indelible mark on Guilin's cultural landscape. Ouyang played a crucial role in revitalizing Guiju Opera, a traditional Chinese opera form originating in Guilin during the Ming Dynasty, and authored several Guiju Opera plays. The upcoming event will feature award-winning Chinese plays, such as Teacher Guimei, adapted from the real story of rural teacher Zhang Guimei, presented by the Yunnan Drama Theater, and The Homecoming, directed by Taiwan theater director Li Tsung-hsi.

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Chinese adaptation of Shawshank wows at Guilin Festival
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chinese adaptation of Shawshank wows at Guilin Festival

China Daily  

The Shawshank Redemption, a new Chinese stage adaptation of the 1982 Stephen King novella, is playing at Guilin Festival in Guilin, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. A Chinese stage adaptation of The Shawshank Redemption illuminated the stage at the Guilin Festival held in Guilin, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, from Oct 26 to Nov 3. Once we surmount …

Chinese adaptation of Shawshank wows at Guilin Festival
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chinese adaptation of Shawshank wows at Guilin Festival

China Daily  

The Shawshank Redemption, a new Chinese stage adaptation of the 1982 Stephen King novella, is playing at Guilin Festival in Guilin, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. A Chinese stage adaptation of The Shawshank Redemption illuminated the stage at the Guilin Festival held in Guilin, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, from Oct 26 to Nov 3. Once we surmount …

Chinese Stage Adaptation of 'The Shawshank Redemption' Captivates Guilin Festivalgoers
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chinese Stage Adaptation of 'The Shawshank Redemption' Captivates Guilin Festivalgoers

China Daily  

The Chinese adaptation of The Shawshank Redemption has captivated audiences at the Guilin Festival in Guilin, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. The production features an all-foreign cast, showcasing a transcultural artistic synergy. The plot revolves around Andy, a banker who meticulously plans and executes his own escape from prison, triumphing over adversity. The performance has received positive reviews, with …

Chinese Stage Adaptation of 'The Shawshank Redemption' Captivates Guilin Festivalgoers
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chinese Stage Adaptation of 'The Shawshank Redemption' Captivates Guilin Festivalgoers

China Daily  

The Chinese adaptation of The Shawshank Redemption has captivated audiences at the Guilin Festival in Guilin, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. The production features an all-foreign cast, showcasing a transcultural artistic synergy. The plot revolves around Andy, a banker who meticulously plans and executes his own escape from prison, triumphing over adversity. The performance has received positive reviews, with …

Chinese Stage Adaptation of 'The Shawshank Redemption' Captivates Guilin Festivalgoers
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chinese Stage Adaptation of 'The Shawshank Redemption' Captivates Guilin Festivalgoers

China Daily  

The Chinese adaptation of The Shawshank Redemption has captivated audiences at the Guilin Festival in Guilin, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. The production features an all-foreign cast, showcasing a transcultural artistic synergy. The plot revolves around Andy, a banker who meticulously plans and executes his own escape from prison, triumphing over adversity. The performance has received positive reviews, with …

Echoes of past: Spring, Autumn of Drama revives after 80 yrs
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Echoes of past: Spring, Autumn of Drama revives after 80 yrs

China Daily  

On Oct 26, the 2024 Guilin Festival opened with a powerful performance of The Spring and Autumn of Drama at the Guangxi Provincial Art Museum. The original version was written by prominent playwrights Xia Yan, Song Zhidi, and Yu Ling, and premiered as the finale of the Southwest Drama Exhibition in 1944. Regarded as China's first play reflecting the lives …

A Timeless Journey Through History: The Spring and Autumn of Drama Returns to Guilin After 80 Years
1 month, 3 weeks ago

A Timeless Journey Through History: The Spring and Autumn of Drama Returns to Guilin After 80 Years

China Daily  

The 2024 Guilin Festival has reopened with a powerful performance of The Spring and Autumn of Drama, marking a significant revival after 80 years. The original version, written by prominent playwrights Xia Yan, Song Zhidi, and Yu Ling, served as a beacon of resilience during China's fight for independence. The three-month-long festival depicted the journey of dedicated drama performers who …

A Timeless Journey: The Spring and Autumn of Drama Returns to Guilin After 80 Years
1 month, 3 weeks ago

A Timeless Journey: The Spring and Autumn of Drama Returns to Guilin After 80 Years

China Daily  

The 2024 Guilin Festival has reopened with a powerful performance of The Spring and Autumn of Drama, marking a significant revival after 80 years. The original version, written by prominent playwrights Xia Yan, Song Zhidi, and Yu Ling, served as a beacon of resilience during China's fight for independence. The three-month-long festival depicted the journey of dedicated drama performers who …

Guilin Festival set to celebrate heritage and innovation
2 months ago

Guilin Festival set to celebrate heritage and innovation

China Daily  

The 2024 Guilin Arts Festival is scheduled to run from October 26 to November 3 in Guilin. In a momentous event on Tuesday, the stage was set for the 2024 Guilin Festival and the debut of the esteemed "Ouyang Yuqian Drama Award" as the news conference unfolded at the Dongcheng Campus of the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing. Liu …

2024 Guilin Festival: Looking back, moving forward
2 months ago

2024 Guilin Festival: Looking back, moving forward

China Daily  

A rare photo of Ouyang at work. Ouyang's contributions were integral to the growth of Chinese theater, earning him prestigious titles such as vice chairman of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles and the first president of the Central Academy of Drama. In 1938, during the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, Ouyang arrived in Guilin …

Guilin Arts Festival set to celebrate heritage and innovation
6 months, 1 week ago

Guilin Arts Festival set to celebrate heritage and innovation

China Daily  

The 2024 Guilin Arts Festival is scheduled to run from October 26 to November 3 in Guilin. In a momentous event on Tuesday, the stage was set for the 2024 Guilin Arts Festival and the debut of the esteemed "Ouyang Yuqian Drama Award" as the news conference unfolded at the Dongcheng Campus of the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing. …

Guilin Arts Festival set to celebrate heritage and innovation
6 months, 1 week ago

Guilin Arts Festival set to celebrate heritage and innovation

China Daily  

The 2024 Guilin Arts Festival is scheduled to run from October 26 to November 3 in Guilin. In a momentous event on Tuesday, the stage was set for the 2024 Guilin Arts Festival and the debut of the esteemed "Ouyang Yuqian Drama Award" as the news conference unfolded at the Dongcheng Campus of the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing. …

Guilin Arts Festival set to celebrate heritage and innovation
6 months, 1 week ago

Guilin Arts Festival set to celebrate heritage and innovation

China Daily  

The 2024 Guilin Arts Festival is scheduled to run from October 26 to November 3 in Guilin. In a momentous event on Tuesday, the stage was set for the 2024 Guilin Arts Festival and the debut of the esteemed "Ouyang Yuqian Drama Award" as the news conference unfolded at the Dongcheng Campus of the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing. …

Guilin Arts Festival set to celebrate heritage and innovation
6 months, 1 week ago

Guilin Arts Festival set to celebrate heritage and innovation

China Daily  

On Tuesday, the press conference for the 2024 Guilin Arts Festival and the inaugural "Ouyang Yuqian Drama Award" call for entries was held at the Dongcheng Campus of the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing. Jin Dong, a member of the Guilin Arts Festival Art Committee, spotlighted the distinctive elements characterizing the festival's diverse program segments. Embracing the architectural blueprint …

Guilin Arts Festival set to celebrate heritage and innovation
6 months, 1 week ago

Guilin Arts Festival set to celebrate heritage and innovation

China Daily  

The 2024 Guilin Arts Festival is scheduled to run from October 26 to November 3 in Guilin. In a momentous event on Tuesday, the stage was set for the 2024 Guilin Arts Festival and the debut of the esteemed "Ouyang Yuqian Drama Award" as the news conference unfolded at the Dongcheng Campus of the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing. …

Guilin Arts Festival set to celebrate heritage and innovation
6 months, 1 week ago

Guilin Arts Festival set to celebrate heritage and innovation

China Daily  

The 2024 Guilin Arts Festival is scheduled to run from October 26 to November 3 in Guilin. In a momentous event on Tuesday, the stage was set for the 2024 Guilin Arts Festival and the debut of the esteemed "Ouyang Yuqian Drama Award" as the news conference unfolded at the Dongcheng Campus of the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing. …

Guilin Arts Festival set to celebrate heritage and innovation
6 months, 1 week ago

Guilin Arts Festival set to celebrate heritage and innovation

China Daily  

The 2024 Guilin Arts Festival is scheduled to run from October 26 to November 3 in Guilin. In a momentous event on Tuesday, the stage was set for the 2024 Guilin Arts Festival and the debut of the esteemed "Ouyang Yuqian Drama Award" as the news conference unfolded at the Dongcheng Campus of the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing. …

Guilin Arts Festival set to celebrate heritage and innovation
6 months, 1 week ago

Guilin Arts Festival set to celebrate heritage and innovation

China Daily  

The 2024 Guilin Arts Festival is scheduled to run from October 26 to November 3 in Guilin. In a momentous event on Tuesday, the stage was set for the 2024 Guilin Arts Festival and the debut of the esteemed "Ouyang Yuqian Drama Award" as the news conference unfolded at the Dongcheng Campus of the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing. …

Guilin Arts Festival set to celebrate heritage and innovation
6 months, 1 week ago

Guilin Arts Festival set to celebrate heritage and innovation

China Daily  

On Tuesday, the press conference for the 2024 Guilin Arts Festival and the inaugural "Ouyang Yuqian Drama Award" call for entries was held at the Dongcheng Campus of the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing. Jin Dong, a member of the Guilin Arts Festival Art Committee, spotlighted the distinctive elements characterizing the festival's diverse program segments. Embracing the architectural blueprint …

Guilin celebrates 80th anniversary of theater extravaganza
8 months ago

Guilin celebrates 80th anniversary of theater extravaganza

China Daily  

The opening ceremony of the 80th anniversary of the Southwest Drama Exhibition was held in Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, on April 20. Notably, Ouyang Yuqian, a celebrated Chinese playwright and director who served as the first president of the Central Academy of Drama, left an indelible mark on Guilin's cultural landscape. Ouyang played a crucial role in revitalizing Guiju …

Guilin celebrates 80th anniversary of theater extravaganza
8 months ago

Guilin celebrates 80th anniversary of theater extravaganza

China Daily  

The opening ceremony of the 80th anniversary of the Southwest Drama Exhibition was held in Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, on April 20. Notably, Ouyang Yuqian, a celebrated Chinese playwright and director who served as the first president of the Central Academy of Drama, left an indelible mark on Guilin's cultural landscape. Ouyang played a crucial role in revitalizing Guiju …

Guilin celebrates 80th anniversary of theater extravaganza
8 months ago

Guilin celebrates 80th anniversary of theater extravaganza

China Daily  

The opening ceremony of the 80th anniversary of the Southwest Drama Exhibition was held in Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, on April 20. Notably, Ouyang Yuqian, a celebrated Chinese playwright and director who served as the first president of the Central Academy of Drama, left an indelible mark on Guilin's cultural landscape. Ouyang played a crucial role in revitalizing Guiju …

Guangxi celebrates 80th anniversary of theater extravaganza
8 months, 1 week ago

Guangxi celebrates 80th anniversary of theater extravaganza

China Daily  

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced on April 10 in Beijing that 39 Chinese theatrical productions will be showcased in Nanning and Guilin, located in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, from April 17 to May 23, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Southwest Drama Exhibition. In 1940, he spearheaded the establishment of the Guangxi Provincial Art Center, …

Guangxi celebrates 80th anniversary of theater extravaganza
8 months, 1 week ago

Guangxi celebrates 80th anniversary of theater extravaganza

China Daily  

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced on April 10 in Beijing that 39 Chinese theatrical productions will be showcased in Nanning and Guilin, located in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, from April 17 to May 23, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Southwest Drama Exhibition. In 1940, he spearheaded the establishment of the Guangxi Provincial Art Center, …

Guangxi celebrates 80th anniversary of theater extravaganza
8 months, 1 week ago

Guangxi celebrates 80th anniversary of theater extravaganza

China Daily  

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced on April 10 in Beijing that 39 Chinese theatrical productions will be showcased in Nanning and Guilin, located in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, from April 17 to May 23, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Southwest Drama Exhibition. In 1940, he spearheaded the establishment of the Guangxi Provincial Art Center, …

Guilin Arts Festival promotes Gui Opera's Legacy
1 year, 1 month ago

Guilin Arts Festival promotes Gui Opera's Legacy

China Daily  

The Guangxi Provincial Art Gallery, located in Guilin, is an architecturally-significant building that hosted the "Southwest Drama Exhibition." From Oct 27 to Nov 5, 2023, the Guilin Arts Festival took place here, showcasing the theatrical cultural charm of Guilin, the birthplace of Gui Opera. In recent years, Gui Opera has seen innovative development, with the Guilin Center of Theater Research …

Guilin Arts Festival promotes Gui Opera's Legacy
1 year, 1 month ago

Guilin Arts Festival promotes Gui Opera's Legacy

China Daily  

The Guangxi Provincial Art Gallery, located in Guilin, is an architecturally-significant building that hosted the "Southwest Drama Exhibition." From Oct 27 to Nov 5, 2023, the Guilin Arts Festival took place here, showcasing the theatrical cultural charm of Guilin, the birthplace of Gui Opera. In recent years, Gui Opera has seen innovative development, with the Guilin Center of Theater Research …

Guilin hosts arts festival
1 year, 1 month ago

Guilin hosts arts festival

China Daily  

Directed by Zhao Miao, Mother Courage and Her Children, adapted from German dramatist Bertolt Brecht's play of the same name, was staged on Oct 28 during the Guilin Festival. One of the highlights of the festival is six theatrical productions which stood out from the Global Young Chinese Elites Project of Theater Director, which was co-initiated by the Central Academy …

Guilin hosts arts festival
1 year, 1 month ago

Guilin hosts arts festival

China Daily  

Directed by Zhao Miao, Mother Courage and Her Children, adapted from German dramatist Bertolt Brecht's play of the same name, was staged on Oct 28 during the Guilin Festival. One of the highlights of the festival is six theatrical productions which stood out from the Global Young Chinese Elites Project of Theater Director, which was co-initiated by the Central Academy …

Guilin hosts arts festival
1 year, 1 month ago

Guilin hosts arts festival

China Daily  

Directed by Zhao Miao, Mother Courage and Her Children, adapted from German dramatist Bertolt Brecht's play of the same name, was staged on Oct 28 during the Guilin Festival. One of the highlights of the festival is six theatrical productions which stood out from the Global Young Chinese Elites Project of Theater Director, which was co-initiated by the Central Academy …

Guilin hosts arts festival
1 year, 1 month ago

Guilin hosts arts festival

China Daily  

Directed by Zhao Miao, Mother Courage and Her Children, adapted from German dramatist Bertolt Brecht’s play of the same name, was staged on Oct 28 during the Guilin Festival. One of the highlights of the festival is six theatrical productions which stood out from the Global Young Chinese Elites Project of Theater Director, which was co-initiated by the Central Academy …

Guilin hosts arts festival
1 year, 1 month ago

Guilin hosts arts festival

China Daily  

Directed by Zhao Miao, Mother Courage and Her Children, adapted from German dramatist Bertolt Brecht’s play of the same name, was staged on Oct 28 during the Guilin Festival. One of the highlights of the festival is six theatrical productions which stood out from the Global Young Chinese Elites Project of Theater Director, which was co-initiated by the Central Academy …

Four prizewinning plays to be staged in Guilin before national tour
1 year, 3 months ago

Four prizewinning plays to be staged in Guilin before national tour

China Daily  

A scene from the play, In Cold Blood. The 10 winning plays from the Global Young Chinese Elites Project of Theater Directors were staged at the National Theater of China between Aug 23 and 25. Four of the 10 will also be staged during the Guilin Festival, which will be held from Oct 27 to Nov 5, in the Guangxi …

Festival to highlight Guilin's cultural appeal
1 year, 5 months ago

Festival to highlight Guilin's cultural appeal

China Daily  

The launch ceremony of the second Guilin Festival was held in Beijing on July 5. In its second year, the festival will be held from Oct 27 to Nov 5, both indoors and outdoors, at different locations in the city, featuring live performances and screening of theatrical productions from home and abroad, as well as premieres of new works by …

Theatrical Guilin
1 year, 9 months ago

Theatrical Guilin

China Daily  

The landscape of Guilin has long been well known; however, Guilin is also famous for its opera. By integrating the inheritance of intangible cultural heritage and modern dance, Theatrical Guilin demonstrates the beauty of Guilin opera through the collision of traditional culture and contemporary art. The resident performance of Theatrical Guilin features the local opera culture of Guilin, and is …

Peking Opera masters to wow Qingdao audiences
4 years ago

Peking Opera masters to wow Qingdao audiences

China Daily  

Peking Opera practitioners rehearse for the performances in Qingdao. Prominent Peking Opera masters from Beijing and Tianjin will offer Qingdao audiences the chance to immerse themselves in the traditional art form through a series of performances over the weekend. Peking Opera, known as "Jingju" in Chinese, is a traditional theater form that dates back to the 18th century. Masterpieces such …

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