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The Red Theatre in Dongcheng

The Red Theatre is a well-known venue in Beijing's Dongcheng district, on Xingfu Street, a short distance from the Temple of Heaven. It is popular for acrobatic performances designed for visitors, in a format that is easy to follow and needs no knowledge of Chinese.

To reach the Red Theatre, take Beijing Subway Line 5 to Tiantandongmen station, use exit B and walk about 15 minutes. Traffic around the theatre can be heavy before the show, so the subway is often faster than a taxi. The address is No. 44 Xingfu Street, Dongcheng District.

Chinese acrobatics: what you will see

Chinese acrobatics has a history of more than two thousand years, with roots in court entertainment and village festivals. The Red Theatre show gathers the classic skills: human pyramids, contortion, plate spinning, hoop diving, balancing on stacked chairs and daring strength stunts, performed by young athletes in bright costumes with music and lighting.

The show lasts 60 minutes, so it is easy to fit before dinner. There is very little talking, so language is no barrier, and children and older guests alike enjoy the pace of an acrobatic show in Beijing.

Choosing your seats: the colour zones explained

Seating is sold in colour zones. The green side rows are at the sides of the hall. The blue middle rows, 14 to 22, give a balanced view from further back and are the option shown first on this page. The purple middle rows, 11 to 13, are closer, the red middle rows, 7 to 9, and the orange middle rows, 5 to 6, are near the stage, and the yellow middle rows, 1 to 4, are the closest.

Every zone includes the entry ticket and a seat in that zone, and the performance is identical. If you want to see faces and small movements, choose rows nearer the stage; if you prefer a full view of the formations, the middle rows work well. The booking panel shows the current price for each zone.

Before the show: tickets, timing and nearby sights

Collect your tickets at the Red Theatre ticket desk 30 minutes before the show, with your booking reference and name. Please arrive on time, because late arrivals and no-shows cannot be refunded. Infants under one year old are free but do not occupy a seat.

The Temple of Heaven and Hongqiao Market, a large shopping market, are nearby and worth a visit before the show, so an afternoon in the area followed by an early evening performance works well. Arriving early also gives you time to find the entrance, settle into your seat and enjoy the area before the lights go down.