

'Peking' behind the scenes at London’s biggest Chinese opera show
The China National Peking Opera Company brought two performances to London’s Sadler’s Wells in October – and Sino got a backstage pass. In this video, we ask Peking opera performer Li Shengsu how she gets ready for a big show, and get a rare glimpse into some of the behind-the-scenes preparation that goes into this complex art form! #Acrobatics #ChinesePekingOpera #Culture #Dance #London #Music #PekingOpera #PerformanceArt #SadlersWells #Theatre


China National Opera 2017
Enjoy a selection of images from our recent production of "A River All Red" and "The Phoenix Returns Home" London October 2017 #Acrobatics #ChinesePekingOpera #Culture #Dance #London #Music #PekingOpera #PerformanceArt #SadlersWells #Theatre


Opening Night of the China National Peking Opera Company at the Sadler's Wells Theatre
Dame Vivienne Westwood enjoys the opening night of the China National Peking Opera at Sadler's Wells. Playing to a packed audience the first night performance of “A River All Red” marked the inaugural showing of this play in Europe by the acclaimed opera company. The next performances are on Tuesday 24th (A River All Red) & Wednesday 25th for the Phoenix Returns Home. http://www.sadlerswells.com/…/china-national-peking-opera-…/ #Acrobatics #ChinesePekingOpera #Culture #Dance


The China National Peking Opera Company arrive at Heathrow
Passengers at T5 were a little surprised as well as being treated to a spectacle this morning by the China National Peking Opera Company when they landed at Heathrow! Two warriors and four soldiers performed a small excerpt from "A River All Red" which tells the story of one of China’s most celebrated generals, Yue Fei, who remained loyal to his commanders in the face of bitter betrayal. Combining song, dance, and awe inspiring acrobatic performances the opera tells the highl


CULTURE Whisper covers the China National Peking Opera
With two new productions premièring in Europe for the first time, the China National Peking Opera Company is back at Sadler's Wells this October with A River All Red and The Phoenix Returns Home. StartFragmentPromising a ‘fresh interpretation’ of these much-loved stories, the Peking Opera Company are renowned for their glorious array of costumes, dances, mime, music, and acrobats. StartFragmentWith five pairs of free tickets available to members to A River All Red, this is an


A Spectacle of Dance, Music & Acrobatics
Peking Opera or Jingju is a magnificent blend of of countless theatre conventions. It is stagecraft with a vibrant vocabulary steeped in tradition. Using spectacular costumes and vibrant make-up, its tells the story of love, sorcery, ghosts, warriors an emperors through a blend of drama, poetry music, mime, acrobatics and stage fighting. Here is a short clip from the forthcoming production to be staged at the Sadler's Wells theatre London between October 21st and October 25

We are now on Instagram!
Follow our latest behind the scenes images and day-to day experiences as the 2017 China National Peking Opera company prepare for their two shows at the Sadler's Wells Theatre in London | October 21st - 25th. https://www.instagram.com/ukpeking_opera/ #Theatre #Culture #London #SadlersWells #Music #Dance #PekingOpera #ChinesePekingOpera #PerformanceArt #Acrobatics

Just Released! NEW Peking Opera
We are very pleased to announce the launch of two new productions at the Sadler's Wells Theatre in London between October 21st-25th this year. This is the first time these particular operas will be performed in Europe by the Chinese National Peking Opera Company, and is an exciting opportunity to be immersed in the intriguing art of Peking Opera and take a cultural adventure into Chinese traditional artistic heritage from a world-class company. #Theatre #Culture #London #Sadl

We Announce a NEW Production tomorrow!
A brand new production from the China National Peking Opera Company will be announced tomorrow, don't miss this exciting news and details of the two plays and ticket availability! #Theatre #Culture #London #SadlersWells #PerformanceArt #Acrobatics #Music #Dance #PekingOpera #ChinesePekingOpera


Coming Soon!
Exciting News! - In just one week we will be announcing the date and details of our next China National Peking Opera Company production in London for 2017. This will be a rare opportunity to see and experience this unique art form known as (Jingju). #ChinesePekingOpera #PekingOpera #Dance #Music #Acrobatics #SadlersWells #London #PerformanceArt #Culture #Theatre