Beijing opera is a form of traditional Chinese theatre, major performance troupes are based in Beijing and Tianjin in the north, and Shanghai in the south.

The repertoire of Beijing opera includes over 1,400 works, which are based on Chinese history, folklore, and, increasingly, contemporary life.

In recent years, Beijing opera has attempted numerous reforms in response to sagging audience numbers. These reforms, which include improving performance quality, adapting new performance elements, and performing new and original plays, have met with mixed success.

Some Western works have been adopted as new plays, but a lack of funding and an adverse political climate have left Beijing opera’s fate uncertain as the form enters the 21st century.

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Morden Beijing Opera - Fighting Tiger on Mountain Way

Kongfu Beijing Opera - the Monkey King

Beijing Opera - Ye Zhu Lin