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Action star returns to 'fight' as film director, producer and lead actor

Actor Donnie Yen attends the Beijing premiere of his latest film The Prosecutor on Dec 15. As one of the country's most famous action stars, Donnie Yen returns to the silver screen in his latest film The Prosecutor during the competitive New Year box-office season. Featuring a stellar cast that includes Hong Kong actors Julian Cheung Chi-lam, Michael Hui Koon-man …

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European dance production explores power struggles in digital era

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European dance production explores power struggles in digital era

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A dance theater work exploring power dynamics and complexities of the digital age through innovative multimedia made its Shanghai debut on Dec 14, 2024. A dance theater work exploring power dynamics and the complexities of the digital age through innovative multimedia staging made its Shanghai debut on Saturday. According to co-director Baptiste Hilbert, the narrative explores the evolving dynamics between …

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European dance production explores power struggles in digital era

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By Zheng Zheng in Shanghai | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-17 09:33 A dance theater work exploring power dynamics and complexities of the digital age through innovative multimedia made its Shanghai debut on Dec 14, 2024. A dance theater work exploring power dynamics and the complexities of the digital age through innovative multimedia staging made its Shanghai debut on Saturday. A …

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Dance drama based on classic work

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Scenes from Chinese dance drama, Tian Gong Kai Wu, or The Exploitation of the Works of Nature. Dance drama, Tian Gong Kai Wu, or The Exploitation of the Works of Nature, held its review at the Beijing Dance Academy on Sunday. "For me, this dance drama is a significant work and an entirely new attempt," said director Lu, who is …

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Veteran artist offers amateurs chance to shine

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Cameroonian choreographer Abbe Simon gives a dance class to the students as part of the theater training program. Defining roles Sun Jiao, the producer at Xiao Ke Theater, said launching the acting training program was a bold idea to offer more people the opportunity to perform in public. "Originally, we planned to eliminate about 30 people after the first week …

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Making a song and dance of it

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A scene from Rebecca, which was staged in Beijing last week. This surge in popularity was a key topic at a recent forum about musical theater at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center on Wednesday and Thursday. Co-initiated by the Tianqiao performing arts center and the Central Academy of Drama, the forum gathered industry leaders, musical producers, directors and performers …

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US director resurrects work based on countryman's childhood dreams

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By CHEN NAN | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-11-25 07:54 Students from the Beijing Dance Academy perform in the musical, Ah! Ten years ago, Joey McKneely, two-time Tony-nominated Broadway choreographer and international director, came to China to work with a Chinese team on the musical, Ah! Now a faculty member in the musical department at the Beijing Dance Academy, McKneely …

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Making a song and dance of it

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By Chen Nan | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-11-25 07:50 A scene from Rebecca, which was staged in Beijing last week. This surge in popularity was a key topic at a recent forum about musical theater at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center on Wednesday and Thursday. Co-initiated by the Tianqiao performing arts center and the Central Academy of Drama, …

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1 month ago

Making a song and dance of it

China Daily

A scene from Rebecca, which was staged in Beijing last week. This surge in popularity was a key topic at a recent forum about musical theater at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center on Wednesday and Thursday. Co-initiated by the Tianqiao performing arts center and the Central Academy of Drama, the forum gathered industry leaders, musical producers, directors and performers …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Filmmakers poised for collaboration in a game-changing era

China Daily

American and Chinese filmmakers gathered to discuss the evolving landscape of cross-border cinematic collaboration at the Chinese American Film Festival Summit held at the University of California, Los Angeles, on Nov 9. RENA LI/ CHINA DAILY A group of American and Chinese filmmakers gathered at a recent Chinese American film and TV summit in Los Angeles to discuss the evolving …

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Filmmakers poised for collaboration in a game-changing era

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American and Chinese filmmakers gathered to discuss the evolving landscape of cross-border cinematic collaboration at the Chinese American Film Festival Summit held at the University of California, Los Angeles, on Nov 9. RENA LI/ CHINA DAILY A group of American and Chinese filmmakers gathered at a recent Chinese American film and TV summit in Los Angeles to discuss the evolving …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dunhuang destined to dazzle onstage

China Daily

Tian Qinxin, the president of the National Theatre of China, who is the scriptwriter and director of the production. As playwright and director, Tian says she found the production both challenging and innovative, as it blends art forms such as drama, music and dance, and makes use of film, 2D, 3D and artificial intelligence technology to break through the barriers …

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Beijing Dance Academy's 2024 Showcase Season: A Spectacular Celebration of 70 Years

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The Beijing Dance Academy's 2024 Showcase Season kicks off with a grand performance celebrating its 70th anniversary. The event features 100 performances across various formats, including new pieces, student and graduate performances, and international collaborations. The season underscores the academy's dedication to presenting world-class dance and to honoring traditional and contemporary forms through a fusion of genres.

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Beijing Dance Academy's 2024 Showcase Season: A Celebration of 70 Years of Artistic Excellence

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Beijing Dance Academy's 2024 Showcase Season: A Celebration of 70 Years of Artistic Excellence

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The Beijing Dance Academy's 2024 Showcase Season kicks off with a grand performance celebrating its 70th anniversary. The event features 100 performances across various formats, including new pieces, student and graduate performances, and international collaborations. Performances highlight Chinese classical dance, ballet, and musical theater, showcasing the academy's dedication to presenting world-class dance and honoring traditional and contemporary forms through a …

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Beijing Dance Academy's 2024 Showcase Season: A Grand Celebration of Chinese Culture

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The Beijing Dance Academy's 2024 Showcase Season kicks off with a grand performance celebrating its 70th anniversary. The event features 100 performances across various formats, including new pieces, student and graduate performances, and international collaborations. Performances highlight Chinese classical dance, ballet, and musical theater, showcasing the academy's dedication to presenting world-class dance and honoring traditional and contemporary forms through a …

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Academy dances its way across Beijing stages

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The Beijing Dance Academy kicks off its 2024 Showcase Season on Oct 24. The Beijing Dance Academy kicked off its 2024 Showcase Season on Oct 24 with a grand performance of To the Summit: Dance for the People, Honor the Era, which celebrates its 70th anniversary. The event at the school's dance theater was supported by the China Dancers Association, …

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Tan Kah Kee: A Legacy of Philanthropy and Entrepreneurship

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The article highlights the remarkable journey of Tan Kah Kee, a Chinese immigrant who rose to become a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist in Singapore. Born in Jimei village in Tong An district, Fujian province, Tan arrived in Singapore in 1874 and joined his father in the family's rice trading business. He proved himself to be an exceptional worker and was …

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Tan Kah Kee: A Legacy of Philanthropy and Entrepreneurship

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The article highlights the remarkable journey of Tan Kah Kee, a Chinese immigrant who rose to become a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist in Singapore. Born in Jimei village in Tong An district, Fujian province, Tan arrived in Singapore in 1874 and joined his father's rice trading business. He proved himself to be an exceptional worker and was appointed manager of …

Business Culture Education International Relations Singapore

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Displaying Chinese aesthetics in Hong Kong stage performance

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A scene from the dance drama He and The Rite of Spring when it was brought to Shanghai by the Miranda Chin Dance Company in April. To the music of Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring, nearly 20 Hong Kong dancers put on a display of the shared origin of martial arts and dance through demonstrations of martial arts including tai …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Displaying Chinese aesthetics in Hong Kong stage performance

China Daily

A scene from the dance drama He and The Rite of Spring when it was brought to Shanghai by the Miranda Chin Dance Company in April. To the music of Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring, nearly 20 Hong Kong dancers put on a display of the shared origin of martial arts and dance through demonstrations of martial arts including tai …

Culture Arts Dance Martial Arts Hong Kong Chinese Chin

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Shanghai ACT welcomes theater productions from around the world

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A scene from the Angel of History. The Asian premiere of the play from Italy on Sep 6 will mark the opening of 2024 Shanghai Contemporary Theater Festival. Nine theater productions from Italy, Thailand, Greece, Portugal, Croatia and China will be performed in Shanghai during the upcoming ACT festival, from Sep 6 to Oct 13. Hosted by Shanghai Media Group …

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Shanghai ACT welcomes theater productions from around the world

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A scene from the Angel of History. The Asian premiere of the play from Italy on Sep 6 will mark the opening of 2024 Shanghai Contemporary Theater Festival. Nine theater productions from Italy, Thailand, Greece, Portugal, Croatia and China will be performed in Shanghai during the upcoming ACT festival, from Sep 6 to Oct 13. Hosted by Shanghai Media Group …

Festival Theater Chinese Shanghai Sdac

3 months, 4 weeks ago

Discovering oriental aesthetics in Hong Kong dance drama

China Daily

The Rite of Springis a great piece of classical music. Accompanied by the music of composer Igor Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring, nearly 20 Hong Kong dancers showcased the charm of the "shared origin of martial arts and dance" through Chinese martial arts including Tai Chi, Tuishou and Sanda. Miranda Chin, artistic director of Hong Kong-based Miranda Chin Dance Company, …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Art festival's vision delights overseas audiences

China Daily

Action from Forging the Sword, a theater production by the Central Academy of Theater of China. CHINA DAILY In 2017, Zheng participated in the work program and created the dance theater production Beyond the Stillness, which was later presented at the National Centre for Performing Arts in Beijing. The CSIAF then recommended the commissioned piece Three Rules of Admonition at …

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Art festival's vision delights overseas audiences

China Daily

Action from Forging the Sword, a theater production by the Central Academy of Theater of China. CHINA DAILY In 2017, Zheng participated in the work program and created the dance theater production Beyond the Stillness, which was later presented at the National Centre for Performing Arts in Beijing. The CSIAF then recommended the commissioned piece Three Rules of Admonition at …

Art Zheng Overseas Audiences

5 months ago

Staging a memorable performance

China Daily

Performers display the elegant art form at the venue. For example, she featured Nandu Fanhui Tu, a famous painting 350 meters long and 44 meters wide, which vividly depicts the economic prosperity and social life of Nanjing in the late Ming Dynasty, as part of the stage setting. The director also let the band perform and be seen behind the …

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Staging a memorable performance

China Daily

Performers display the elegant art form at the venue. For example, she featured Nandu Fanhui Tu, a famous painting 350 meters long and 44 meters wide, which vividly depicts the economic prosperity and social life of Nanjing in the late Ming Dynasty, as part of the stage setting. The director also let the band perform and be seen behind the …

Stage Tian Kunqu Opera

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Beijing theater event unites global artists

China Daily

Beijing International Theater on Screen Week opens in Beijing on Thursday. The Beijing International Theater on Screen Week kicked off in Beijing on Thursday, uniting international artists from China, the United Kingdom, Russia and South Korea for a vibrant exchange featuring seven speeches and three discussions. Across six venues in Beijing, including the Tianqiao Performing Arts Center and Beijing International …

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Beijing theater event unites global artists

China Daily

Beijing International Theater on Screen Week opens in Beijing on Thursday. The Beijing International Theater on Screen Week kicked off in Beijing on Thursday, uniting international artists from China, the United Kingdom, Russia and South Korea for a vibrant exchange featuring seven speeches and three discussions. Across six venues in Beijing, including the Tianqiao Performing Arts Center and Beijing International …

Beijing Screen International Theater

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Historical dance drama prepares students for the future

China Daily

The theater lights had yet to dim when a male dancer wearing traditional Chinese clothes from the Qing Dynasty appeared among the audience, bowing respectfully and immersing them in the era. That's the beginning scene of the original Chinese dance drama Weiwei Zhengyang, or Zhengyang Gate, which premiered at the theater of the Beijing Dance Academy on Sunday. Performed by …

Dance Drama Chinese Beijing Zhengyang Gate

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Historical dance drama prepares students for the future

China Daily

The theater lights had yet to dim when a male dancer wearing traditional Chinese clothes from the Qing Dynasty appeared among the audience, bowing respectfully and immersing them in the era. That's the beginning scene of the original Chinese dance drama Weiwei Zhengyang, or Zhengyang Gate, which premiered at the theater of the Beijing Dance Academy on Sunday. Performed by …

Dance Drama Beijing Traditional Chinese Zhengyang Gate

6 months ago

HK performing arts expo hosts promotional event in Beijing

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Kenneth Fok Kai-kong, chairman of the Hong Kong Arts Development Council, speaks at the promotional event for HKPAX. Later this year, the first Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo, or HKPAX, will open in the West Kowloon Cultural District at Victoria Harbor, presenting visitors a variety of stage productions. On June 17, China Cultural Media Group and the Hong Kong Arts …

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HK performing arts expo hosts promotional event in Beijing

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Kenneth Fok Kai-kong, chairman of the Hong Kong Arts Development Council, speaks at the promotional event for HKPAX. Later this year, the first Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo, or HKPAX, will open in the West Kowloon Cultural District at Victoria Harbor, presenting visitors a variety of stage productions. On June 17, China Cultural Media Group and the Hong Kong Arts …

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Theater festival promises performances to remember

China Daily

A scene from Prima Facie, a one-woman play featuring Chinese actress Xin Zhilei. The 10th edition of the NCPA International Theatre Festival by the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing will take place from July 6 to Dec 6. "Theater has the power to entertain, provoke thought, inspire change and unite people across cultures and generations," says Wang …

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Theater festival promises performances to remember

China Daily

A scene from Prima Facie, a one-woman play featuring Chinese actress Xin Zhilei. The 10th edition of the NCPA International Theatre Festival by the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing will take place from July 6 to Dec 6. "Theater has the power to entertain, provoke thought, inspire change and unite people across cultures and generations," says Wang …

Shakespeare Chinese Beijing Ncpa

6 months ago

Theater festival promises performances to remember

China Daily

A scene from Prima Facie, a one-woman play featuring Chinese actress Xin Zhilei. The 10th edition of the NCPA International Theatre Festival by the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing will take place from July 6 to Dec 6. "Theater has the power to entertain, provoke thought, inspire change and unite people across cultures and generations," says Wang …

Shakespeare Chinese Beijing Ncpa

6 months ago

Theater festival promises performances to remember

China Daily

A scene from Prima Facie, a one-woman play featuring Chinese actress Xin Zhilei. The 10th edition of the NCPA International Theatre Festival by the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing will take place from July 6 to Dec 6. "Theater has the power to entertain, provoke thought, inspire change and unite people across cultures and generations," says Wang …

Shakespeare Chinese Beijing Ncpa

6 months ago

Director encourages filmmakers to shine amid industry evolution

China Daily

Director Derek Yee alongside young actors and actresses attended a forum about Hong Kong cinema held in Shanghai on June 17. In Broad Daylight, inspired by true events, delves into a journalist's quest to uncover scandals encompassing abuses, corruption, and sexual assault within a residential care facility, showcasing a new wave of storytelling in Hong Kong cinema. Yee emphasized the …

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6 months, 1 week ago

C-dramas make waves with overseas viewers

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A scene led by actor Zhang Ruoyun in Joy of Life 2, the most-watched Chinese mainland drama on Disney+. Wang Qiao, senior president of New Classics Media, a Beijing-based production company with rich experience in overseas markets, highlights that costume dramas predominantly captivate audiences in Asia, such as Japan and South Korea, due to cultural affinity, along with a significant …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Innovative musical set to premiere in Beijing

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Main cast members of Chinese musical, Snow Embracing the Blue Pass, give a talk about the musical in Beijing on June 2. The highly anticipated original Chinese musical, Snow Embracing the Blue Pass, is set to debut at the Tianqiao Theatre in Beijing from June 21 to 23, offering audiences a captivating blend of traditional and contemporary storytelling. On June …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Hong Kong Ballet unveils lineup for new season

China Daily

A scene from Tutu Academy, a short film celebrating Hong Kong Ballet's 45th anniversary. Hong Kong Ballet has unveiled its captivating lineup for the upcoming 2024/25 Season, promising a blend of premieres and cherished classics that will enchant audiences with a diverse range of performances. Adding to the season's allure is the premiere of Tutu Academy, a delightful and eccentric …

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Hong Kong Ballet unveils lineup for new season

China Daily

A scene from Tutu Academy, a short film celebrating Hong Kong Ballet's 45th anniversary. Hong Kong Ballet has unveiled its captivating lineup for the upcoming 2024/25 Season, promising a blend of premieres and cherished classics that will enchant audiences with a diverse range of performances. Adding to the season's allure is the premiere of Tutu Academy, a delightful and eccentric …

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Innovative musical set to premiere in Beijing

China Daily

Main cast members of Chinese musical, Snow Embracing the Blue Pass, give a talk about the musical in Beijing on June 2. The highly anticipated original Chinese musical, Snow Embracing the Blue Pass, is set to debut at the Tianqiao Theatre in Beijing from June 21 to 23, offering audiences a captivating blend of traditional and contemporary storytelling. On June …

Peking Opera Chinese Beijing Musical Gao Snow Embracing

7 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Beijing Yongdingmen Li

7 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Beijing Yongdingmen Li

7 months, 4 weeks ago

Theatrical spectacle reveals Dunhuang's cultural heritage

China Daily

Director Tian Qinxin, also the president of the National Theater of China, in Beijing on April 23. This ambitious new production boasts a stellar lineup of artists, including director Tian Qinxin, scriptwriter Jiang Wenliang, and songwriter Peter Kam. Notably, the production features the multifaceted singer-actor Zhang Yixing in the leading role of Chang Shuhong, a celebrated painter who, after returning …

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