The 13th China Children's Theater Festival kicks off in Beijing

"The Cat God in the Forbidden City is expected to hit 100 performances in August, which is a remarkable achievement for a production of 10 months old," said Feng Li, president of the theater and writer of the play.

Along with the smash-hit drama, other 32 children's dramas by 25 theater companies hailing from eight countries, including Russia, Japan, Norway, and Germany, will be featured at the 38-day festival running through Aug 18, giving children a theatrical summer treat.