Dance drama 'Thunderstorm' makes Beijing debut

The Beijing edition was joined by Shan Chong, artistic director of China National Opera and Dance Drama Theater, eight dance artists such as Shen Xubin, Sun Qiuyue and Zhao Lei, as well as young dancers from Shanghai Theatre Academy's dance college.

According to the production's chief director Zhao Xiaogang, the performance centers on eight main characters. Each character is portrayed in vivid detail, aiming to allow the audience to explore the complex emotions of each role.

Shanghai Oriental Art Center is the chief producing company of the production. "Created to honor a classic, dance drama Thunderstorm innovatively adapts classic texts for a stage with contemporary aesthetics and spirit, reflecting the evolving aesthetics of Shanghai Oriental Art Center and its creations," says Lei Wen, general manager of the center.