The original play was written in Mandarin and has proved one of the most influential masterpieces of modern Chinese drama. It carries the same value and impact in China as Shakespeare’s canon does in the English- speaking world. The play was first staged in the Beijing People’s Arts Theatre in 1958. After the author Lao […]
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Brand-new adaption of an iconic Chinese play debuting at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The original play was written in Mandarin and has proved one of the most influential masterpieces of modern Chinese drama. It carries the same value and impact in China as Shakespeare’s canon does in the English- speaking world. The play was first staged in the Beijing People’s Arts Theatre in 1958. After the author Lao […]
Designed in Britain made in China became something of an economic mantra in the last decade
“Designed in Britain, made in China” became something of an economic mantra in the last decade. Commentators saw the UK’s established strengths in design, creativity and branding could be matched with China’s manufacturing base to lucratively sell high-value goods across the globe. It was a globalisation story that people readily warmed to, playing as it […]
Queen Mary University’s event celebrating rich culture of China’s Sichuan province
Photo Credit: Gary Schwartz Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) played host to an event celebrating the rich culture of China’s Sichuan province. “Cultural China and Splendid Sichuan” was held recently in QMUL’s Octagon Hall. The event featured a myriad of cultural experiences highlighting the ancient Shu culture and the landscape of Sichuan, including an […]
Chinese director’s movie magic comes to Birmingham
Ground-breaking Chinese director Evans Chan will introduce a ‘mini film festival’ featuring three of his best-known movies, as part of the University of Birmingham’s fourth Arts & Science Festival. The world-renowned director will also answer questions on his works in discussions, led by guest hosts, after each screening of the movies. Taking place at mac Birmingham […]
Scottish-Chinese girl’s film premieres at festival
Scottish-Chinese Producer Sophia Shek Scottish-Chinese Producer Sophia Shek raised in Forfar, and a graduate of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, brings her first English feature film “It’s Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong” back to her home country. Sophia has worked behind the scenes on various film projects, including Transformers IV: Age of […]
Chinese Documentaries at Open City (London)
London’s biggest celebration of documentary filmmaking festival is already in full swing, having started on Tuesday and ending this Sunday 21 June. Open City Documentary Festival continues nurturing the art of documentary, with an exciting array of films from over 25 countries and a special spotlight on China this year. Be sure to check out the […]
UK Music Festivals for Chinese Students to try
Now that the exam period is coming to an end, it’s time to get out there and take your concert-going experience to a whole new level. And the best way to do that is by attending one of the many great festivals in the UK. There’s nothing quite like live music performed in the great […]