Shenzhen established the Shenzhen Peking Opera Theatre on March 3 at Shenzhen Theatre, a historic performing arts venue located in Dongmen, Luohu District.

Opened more than six decades ago, Shenzhen Theatre is widely regarded as the city’s first purpose-built cultural venue and has witnessed key moments in Shenzhen’s development. The theatre has undergone several renovations over the years, while continuing to serve as an important stage for live performance and cultural life in the city.

The new Shenzhen Peking Opera Theatre is built on the foundation of Shenzhen Theatre and will operate as a public cultural institution under the city’s cultural administration. It will focus on preserving and developing Peking Opera, nurturing professional talent, and expanding the reach of traditional Chinese theatre through both classic productions and new works.

According to Zhang Jianguo, president and artistic director of the theatre, the company will continue staging established repertoire while also developing original productions inspired by Shenzhen’s local history and the culture of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, bringing traditional art forms into contemporary storytelling.