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26 Letters A Dancer

Date: Aug 22 - 2:30 pm/7:30 pm

Venue: Beijing Comedy Theater

Price: 60-300 yuan

The 26 Letter Dance is a journey into the world of letters and words. Physically and intellectually engaged in the piece, the young spectator is an active participant in this kaleidoscope rich in colors and textured dance. In this bold and playful work, choreographer H��l��ne Langevin invites children to take part in a unique experience in which they not only see a dance performance but actively participate in the various tableaux that punctuate the piece - loosely structured miniatures.

NCPA Opera Film The Long March

Date: Aug 12-13 - 2 pm

Venue: Beijing Comedy Theater

Price: 60 yuan

After the Xiangjiang River Campaign, the Red Army enters Zunyi and gets a chance to consolidate. The Zunyi Meeting Announcement is proclaimed late that night, which marks a historic turning point in the Chinese revolution. Chased by the enemy, the soldiers start a raid of 120 km over the course of an entire day. They seize Luding Bridge marking the successful breakout. Ping Yazi, a young soldier, bravely tastes the wild plants but is poisoned and dies a heroic death. When the Red Army joined forces in Huining, Commissar Peng receives the last letter from Doctor Hong. This letter motivates the soldiers. The opera ends with the chorus Long live the Long March.