Beijing temple theater

Updated On Jul 15, 2012 11:12 pm IST
1 / 7
A performer sitting onstage during a performance at the Temple Theatre of the Beijing Opera House in Beijing. Beijing's Temple Theatre performs titles by late 20th century opera icon Mei Lanfang such as 'Drunken Princess' and 'Sylph Scattering Flowers' in 100-minute shows for tourists and aficionados alike. AFP/Ed Jones expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 15, 2012 11:12 pm IST

A performer sitting onstage during a performance at the Temple Theatre of the Beijing Opera House in Beijing. Beijing's Temple Theatre performs titles by late 20th century opera icon Mei Lanfang such as 'Drunken Princess' and 'Sylph Scattering Flowers' in 100-minute shows for tourists and aficionados alike. AFP/Ed Jones

2 / 7
A performer waiting backstage prior to appearing in a show at the Temple Theatre of the Beijing Opera House in Beijing. Beijing's Temple Theatre performs titles by late 20th century opera icon Mei Lanfang such as 'Drunken Princess' and 'Sylph Scattering Flowers' in 100-minute shows for tourists and aficionados alike. AFP/Ed Jones expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 15, 2012 11:12 pm IST

A performer waiting backstage prior to appearing in a show at the Temple Theatre of the Beijing Opera House in Beijing. Beijing's Temple Theatre performs titles by late 20th century opera icon Mei Lanfang such as 'Drunken Princess' and 'Sylph Scattering Flowers' in 100-minute shows for tourists and aficionados alike. AFP/Ed Jones

3 / 7
A performer preparing for a curtain call at the Temple Theatre of the Beijing Opera House in Beijing. Beijing's Temple Theatre performs titles by late 20th century opera icon Mei Lanfang such as 'Drunken Princess' and 'Sylph Scattering Flowers' in 100-minute shows for tourists and aficionados alike. AFP/Ed Jones expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 15, 2012 11:12 pm IST

A performer preparing for a curtain call at the Temple Theatre of the Beijing Opera House in Beijing. Beijing's Temple Theatre performs titles by late 20th century opera icon Mei Lanfang such as 'Drunken Princess' and 'Sylph Scattering Flowers' in 100-minute shows for tourists and aficionados alike. AFP/Ed Jones

4 / 7
A performer waiting backstage at the Temple Theatre of Beijing Opera House. Beijing's Temple Theatre performs titles by late 20th century opera icon Mei Lanfang such as 'Drunken Princess' and 'Sylph Scattering Flowers' in 100-minute shows for tourists and aficionados alike. AFP/Ed Jones expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 15, 2012 11:12 pm IST

A performer waiting backstage at the Temple Theatre of Beijing Opera House. Beijing's Temple Theatre performs titles by late 20th century opera icon Mei Lanfang such as 'Drunken Princess' and 'Sylph Scattering Flowers' in 100-minute shows for tourists and aficionados alike. AFP/Ed Jones

5 / 7
Performers preparing backstage prior to their show at the Temple Theatre of the Beijing Opera House in Beijing. Beijing's Temple Theatre performs titles by late 20th century opera icon Mei Lanfang such as 'Drunken Princess' and 'Sylph Scattering Flowers' in 100-minute shows for tourists and aficionados alike. AFP/Ed Jones expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 15, 2012 11:12 pm IST

Performers preparing backstage prior to their show at the Temple Theatre of the Beijing Opera House in Beijing. Beijing's Temple Theatre performs titles by late 20th century opera icon Mei Lanfang such as 'Drunken Princess' and 'Sylph Scattering Flowers' in 100-minute shows for tourists and aficionados alike. AFP/Ed Jones

6 / 7
A performer applying makeup backstage prior to her appearing in a show at the Temple Theatre of the Beijing Opera House in Beijing. Beijing's Temple Theatre performs titles by late 20th century opera icon Mei Lanfang such as 'Drunken Princess' and 'Sylph Scattering Flowers' in 100-minute shows for tourists and aficionados alike. AFP/Ed Jones expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 15, 2012 11:12 pm IST

A performer applying makeup backstage prior to her appearing in a show at the Temple Theatre of the Beijing Opera House in Beijing. Beijing's Temple Theatre performs titles by late 20th century opera icon Mei Lanfang such as 'Drunken Princess' and 'Sylph Scattering Flowers' in 100-minute shows for tourists and aficionados alike. AFP/Ed Jones

7 / 7
A performer waiting offstage at the Temple Theatre of the Beijing Opera House in Beijing. Beijing's Temple Theatre performs titles by late 20th century opera icon Mei Lanfang such as 'Drunken Princess' and 'Sylph Scattering Flowers' in 100-minute shows for tourists and aficionados alike. AFP/Ed Jones expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 15, 2012 11:12 pm IST

A performer waiting offstage at the Temple Theatre of the Beijing Opera House in Beijing. Beijing's Temple Theatre performs titles by late 20th century opera icon Mei Lanfang such as 'Drunken Princess' and 'Sylph Scattering Flowers' in 100-minute shows for tourists and aficionados alike. AFP/Ed Jones

SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
Get App
crown-icon
Subscribe Now!