1. Shakespeare’s MACBETH by TNT Theatre Britain
TNT is reviving their highly acclaimed version of Shakespeare's darkest and most exciting tragedy. MACBETH was director Paul Stebbing’s first major Shakespeare production. Its success generated a cycle of productions by TNT of England’s greatest playwright that have met with international acclaim and several awards. The production has toured to over twenty countries on three continents. Please click here to read more.
Time: 7:30pm 19/20 March, 2010
Venue: Nine Theatre, Beijing
Price: RMB 380, 280, 180, 120, 60
Time: 7:00pm 23/24/25 April, 2010
Venue: Peking University Hall, Beijing
Price: RMB 200, 150, 120, 100, 80, 60
2. The Mousetrap
- ‘A TRULY ENTERTAINING CLASSIC’ - Sunday Times
- ‘ONE OF THE MOST SKILFULLY WRITTEN MURDER MYSTERIES EVER PRODUCED’ - New Your Times
- ‘DESERVEDLY A CLASSIC AMONG MURDER THRILLERS’ - The Observer
Time: 19:30, 21 Jan 2010 – 3 Feb 2010 (Monday closed)
Venue: Lyceum Theatre (No.57 South Maoming Road)
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3. Family Hold Back by Curious
Family Hold Back is a highly visual, darkly comic and very well mannered performance airing the perversities of politeness of the English dinner table. Free Performance in English with Chinese subtitles. Performance was followed by an artist talk by Curious. Please click here to read more.
4. Forward Motion – Artists’ Choice Premier Screening in Shenzhen
Following the resounding success of the screening of “Forward Motion – Artists’ Choice” in Guangzhou, Forward Motion, which is co-produced by the British Council and South East Dance, was presented in Shenzhen. Forward Motion is a compilation of historic, seminal and groundbreaking dance videos that creates a stream of moving snapshots of the UK’s prolific screen dance output. It celebrates British screen dance talents as well as engaging new artists, audience and participants to this exciting niche art form. Please click here to read more.
5. National Dance Company Wales China Tour
The China tour of the National Dance Company of Wales (NDCW) is primarily funded and organised by the British Council in Chongqing with contributions and support from the Chongqing Administration of Culture, Television and Radio, the Welsh Assembly Government and Wales Arts International. This cutting-edge performance by NDCW is an excellent fit with the British Council's objective to harness the power of contemporary British arts and culture to build relationships of mutual benefit worldwide. Please click here and read more.
6. Scottish Dance Theatre China Tour
The Scottish Dance Theatre (SDT) is a member of the Dundee Rep Theatre's creative community and one of the leading dance theatre companies in the UK. SDT is a company on the move, constantly stretching the skills and talents of ten powerful and committed dancers under the guidance of Artistic Director Janet Smith and touring regularly throughout the UK and internationally. Please click here and read more.
7. TNT Theatre’s Romeo & Juliet and Gulliver’s Travels
TNT Theatre was founded in 1980 in Britain and since has established itself as one of the most popular international touring theatre companies in the world. Please click here and read more.
8. OPEN International Performance Art Festival
OPEN is the largest and longest-running non-governmental international Performance Art Festival in China. Founded in 2000 to establish a free international performance art platform in the spirit of openness, pluralism, equality, and experimentation, it is now celebrating its tenth anniversary. There were 13 UK artists including Dr Bill Aitchison attending this festival. Please click here to read more.
9. Scottish Ballet China Tour
This classical ballet company performs across the UK and abroad. Its repertoire includes new versions of the classics, seminal pieces from the 20th century modern ballet canon, signature pieces by living choreographers and new commissions. As a truly national company, The Scottish Ballet regularly performs at theatres throughout Britain and its long history of touring internationally includes visits to Malaysia, Portugal, Ireland, and Hong Kong. Please click here to read more.
10. 2009 International Young Performing Arts Entrepreneur Award (IYPAE)
The British Council presented The International Young Performing Arts Entrepreneur (IYPAE) Award for the second time in 2009. This award seeked to champion and celebrate the importance of creative entrepreneurs working in the field of the performing arts. In August 2009 the finalists arrived in the UK for a two-week tour of the national performing arts sector. The tour comprised visits, meetings, seminars, events and shows. It also included a master class with an internationally renowned UK performing arts entrepreneur during which the finalists were able to ask questions about the development of the his or her successful performing arts business. Please click here to read more.
11. TNT Theatre Britain Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist has been described as the first modern novel. It is one of the few novels whose characters have entered into modern myth. Oliver, Fagin, Bill, Nancy and the Artful Dodger can claim to be some of the best known literary creations outside of Shakespeare. TNT sweeps away the sentimentality of so many versions and presents the story through the eyes of Fagin as he stands on the gallows awaiting execution. The story is his last attempt at justifying his life of crime. Please click here to read more.
12. In-I by Akram Khan & Juliette Binoche
Internationally acclaimed contemporary dancer and choreographer Akram Khan and Oscar-winning actress Juliette Binoche have joined forces to create a major new work of dance theatre. In-I premiered at the National Theatre in London on 18 September 2008 and has since been touring internationally. Turner prize-winning artist Anish Kapoor has designed the set for this exciting production and award-winning composer Philip Sheppard has created the original score. Please click here to read more.
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