Four Generations Under One Roof 3rd Jan 2026

“The Four Generations Under One Roof,” a celebrated drama by the China National Theatre, is widely regarded as “Beijing’s No. 1 Drama.” Adapted from Lao She’s beloved novel, a literary classic cherished across generations and twice previously adapted for television, the stage production makes its grand debut under the direction of Tian Qinxin, famed for her acclaimed adaptations of works like Xiao Hong’s The Field of Life and Death and Eileen Chang’s Red Rose, White Rose. Over three years, the drama has toured 38 cities—including Taipei, Hong Kong, Macau, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou—drawing more than 200,000 spectators through 182 successful performances, earning widespread acclaim for its faithful and heartfelt tribute to Lao She’s timeless masterpiece.