Off Script: Beijing Theater Group With a Twist

The story of Middle Kingdom Creatives, a community of actors in Beijing.

by Mike Fox, 31 March 2023

Chinese Opera Actor Liu Jianyang Talks His Life as the Monkey King

After 20 years of career playing the coveted role of the Monkey King, Liu Jianyang recounts hardships and pleasures of dedicating one's life to Chinese opera.

by Edoardo Donati Fogliazza, 27 June 2019

The Show Must Go On: How Chinese Opera Came to Be and Is Changing to Survive

Becoming a Chinese opera actor is not what young Chinese dream of anymore, but a host of performers and producers are not giving up on this historic art form.

by Edoardo Donati Fogliazza, 27 June 2019

Tap that App: RunPee

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by Jocelyn Richards, 13 October 2017

The model plays that revolutionized Chinese theater

When all art is strictly policed, revolutionary opera gains ground.

by Tom Lee, 11 June 2015

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