What's on in Beijing (July 8-15)

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The Merchant of Venice

Beijing Comedy Theater will mark its second anniversary by performing William Shakespeare's comedy The Merchant of Venice from July 11 to 30.

The theater is a joint operation with three partners: the National Center for the Performing Arts, DaDao Culture, which was founded by famed Chinese comedy actor and director Chen Peisi, and the venue itself.

Apart from drama performers, a band and a bel canto vocalist will also grace the stage.

Learn more here.

If you go:

7:30 pm, July 11-30. Beijing Comedy Theater, 11 Chaoyangmen North Street, Dongcheng district, Beijing. 400-610-3721.

Ticket: 100-500 yuan