After almost a decade, China’s most celebrated ballet company returns to Singapore.

The National Ballet of China brings its acclaimed Dream of the Red Chamber to the Esplanade Theatre for four nights only – 12 to 15 March 2026. This rare cultural event offers audiences a chance to experience one of China’s most treasured masterpieces, performed by a company that has defined excellence in ballet for over six decades.

Founded in 1959, the National Ballet of China stands as the country’s most celebrated dance company, renowned for blending Western technique with the poetic beauty of Chinese aesthetics. In this production, Cao Xueqin’s timeless novel is transformed into a world of movement, light, and music – a masterpiece that captures both grandeur and fragility.

At the heart of this production is a visionary creative team led by Executive Director and Producer Feng Ying and General Choreographer Tong Ruirui, supported by Scriptwriter Feng Li, Stage Designer Liu Xinglin, Costume Designer Yang Donglin, Lighting Designer Liu Zhao, and Composer Ye Xiaogang, whose evocative score highlights the romance, longing, and ethereal beauty of Jia Baoyu’s journey. Their combined artistry translates the novel’s intricate emotions into an immersive performance, where movement, visuals, and music converge to capture the essence of A Dream of Red Mansions.A once-in-a-generation opportunity to witness the pinnacle of Chinese ballet, live in Singapore.