Published on Sep 26, 2026

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Genre: Drama

Dates: October 10-11, 2026

Venue: Mei Lanfang Grand Theatre

Prices: 100, 180, 280, 380, 480

Features: It is known as "a teahouse, half the history of the development of Chinese drama", this classic drama will be stage in Mei Lanfang Guand theatre in Beijing from October 10th-11st, 2026.

BRIEF INTRODUCTION

"Teahouse" is a three-act play written by the famous modern Chinese writer Lao She between 1956 and 1957. It is a classic work in Lao She's later drama creation.

As an immortal work by the literary giant Lao She, "Teahouse" has always held a landmark position in the history of Chinese drama. It is known as "a teahouse, half the history of the development of Chinese drama".

The drama "Teahouse" uses the Yutai Teahouse in old Beijing as a clue to show the historical changes of nearly 50 years from the late Qing Dynasty to the victory of the Anti-Japanese War. The rise and fall of teahouses not only witnessed the style of Beijing society, but also reflected the ups and downs of people from all walks of life. Each scene focuses on a specific era, and the teahouse has become a stage where figures from all religions and professions gather, vividly depicting historical pictures.

SYNOPSIS

The story tells the story of teahouse owner Wang Lifa who wants to make his father's teahouse prosperous. To this end, he socializes in all directions, but the harsh reality makes him often ridiculed. Eventually he was swallowed up by a ruthless society. Qin Zhongyi, a national capitalist who often frequented teahouses, went from being ambitious to save the country through industry to going bankrupt; Chang Siye, a bold disciple of the Eight Banners, embarked on the path of self-reliance after the fall of the Qing Dynasty.

The story also reveals the living conditions of some small characters such as Liu Mazi. The whole play is based on the rise and fall of a large teahouse in old Beijing, showing people the social landscape of Beijing and the different fates of people from all walks of life in the 50 years from the late Qing Dynasty to the victory of the Anti-Japanese War.

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