What's on in Beijing (June 17-23)

Deutsches Theater's The Visit (Der Besuch der alten Dame), a three-act play by Swiss playwright Friedrich Dürrenmatt. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Feast for contemporary theater fans

A three-month celebration of contemporary theater has kicked off at the National Center for Performing Arts (NCPA) in Beijing.

In its third year, the NCPA International Theater Festival will feature 10 theater troupes from seven different countries and stage 56 shows where artists will communicate with audiences after the performances.

Learn more here.