Kutiyattam, a Sanskrit theatre tradition over 2,000 years old, demonstrates the art of storytelling not through words, but through animated eyes, lively expressions, and evocative gestures.

Taipei Quyi Tuan’s annual blockbuster, Taipei Dawancha, is a gem of theatrical tradition that offers audiences more than just a rich cultural experience; it promises three hours of laughter and joy, bridging the past and present with humour and heritage.

GuoGuang Opera Company’s Journey through Hell takes us on an extraordinary journey to the Underworld, where a disheartened scholar is appointed as Yama, the King of Hell, for 12 hours. Driven by a desire for justice, he seeks to bring fairness to the spirits who were wronged in life.

Inspired by a historic event in colonial Taiwan, The Loser of Legend is an epic of common people who, though labeled as the defeated by history, still have their stories waiting to be told.

At the Chinese Opera Festival 2024 in Hong Kong, the Zhejiang Wuju Art Research Centre presented Sun Wukong Thrice Beats the White Bone Spirit, a Wu opera play that reimagines this beloved classic with a fresh, innovative approach, blending tradition with one-of-a-kind interpretations.

Contemporary Legend Theatre’s latest production, Caesar’s Maze, adapts a Shakespearean classic from over four centuries ago. Yet, its themes remain strikingly relevant today, as Caesar “bleeds” repeatedly in a world scarred by war and suffering.

Otome Bunraku is a rare Japanese puppetry tradition that features a solo female puppeteer. Through her skilled performance, stories and myths come to life through a uniquely feminine lens.

Mansai Nomura, an esteemed Kyogen actor and designated preserver of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Japan, eloquently describes Kyogen’s stage as a crossroad where the threads of comedy and the tapestry of life come together.

With “Return to the Peony Pavilion,” Shanghai Grand Theatre recreates celebrated Kunqu opera classic, shedding light on this eternal tale of love that transcends time and space, life and death.

Step into a magical realm as a historic garden transforms into an enchanting stage for the Eight Immortals — a delightful play that intertwines ancient legend with the joyful spirit of this festive season, transcending borders and traditions.