Ballet: Swan Lake

Performing Unit: Imperial Russian Ballet

Venue: Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center

Dates: June 16th to June 18th, 2023

The Imperial Russian Ballet's 20th-anniversary tour in China presents the exquisite performance of "Swan Lake." Originating from the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, the ballet company was established in 1994 by Gediminas Taranda to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the stage career of the Russian ballet queen, Maya Plisetskaya. It is one of Moscow's most successful and influential ballet group.

Drama: Memories of Matsuko

Venue: Beijing Exhibition Theater

Dates: June 16th to June 17th, 2023

Outstanding actress Deng Jiajia makes her debut on the theatrical stage in this play which is directed by Zhao Miao, with theme song by Sisi and Fan. A powerful team has dedicated their efforts to this production.

"While this fairytale world still presents a certain degree of darkness, the creators ultimately use the unique expressive power of the stage to return love and hope to the abyss-swallowed Matsuko." (Beijing Daily)

"In nearly 4 hours and with 40 stage characters transitioning, rolling, and fighting, this fable of female growth, which tells the story of a journey through hell to find a way back home, is portrayed with glittering tears." (Beijing Youth Daily)

Drama: The Count of Monte Cristo

Venue: National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA)

Dates: June 13th to June 18th, 2023

Famous actor Yu Yang will lead a strong cast of actors from the NCPA, including Zhao Ling, Sun Lishi, and Dong Wenliang, as well as talented actors Yuan Yu, Wang Weiguo, Li Ye, to take the audience into the spiritual world of the Count of Monte Cristo and kick off the National Centre for the Performing Arts International Theatre Festival 2023.

Translator: CHEN Nuoqi

Reviewer: LIU Yu