Understand Peking Opera

Peking Opera is a fascinating Chinese traditional artform. Magnificent costumes, dance, mime, music, martial arts and drama blend together to produce a thrilling cultural theatre experience; an experience of wonder for audiences of all ages.

The workshop is presented by the China National Peking Opera Company. We look in detail at many aspects of the captivating art of Peking Opera; music, singing, costume, face painting, stock characters and dance movements. There will be opportunities for the audience to participate in the workshop, a Q&A session and The China National Peking Opera Company will also present a live performance of classic Peking Opera varied in different venues.

Joining the workshop will be two highly renowned Peking Opera stars from the CNPOC including Li Shengsu and it will be facilitated by our Peking Opera expert, Kathy Hall.

Kathy Hall is an experienced arts promoter, presenter, teacher and practitioner of Peking and Kunqu Opera in London. She is known for her nationwide work with the former London Jing Kun Opera Association (2002-2014). Kathy teaches this fascination artform to all levels of experience in London.