Everybody’s favorite piglet is coming to the Jing, to celebrate the Year of the Pig!

Peppa Pig has had a sometimes rocky relationship with the Chinese authorities, and was at one point reported to have been banned. However a nicely-judged New Year promotional video won hearts across the land. And now Peppa Pig and her family are going to be appearing at a Beijing theater.

Peppa Pig Live has been described as “a rollicking, all singing, dancing interactive adventure” and “a treat for your little one’s eyes and ears”. Peppa goes on a camping trip with her school friends Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep, and Gerald Giraffe. With Daddy Pig driving the bus, you can expect misadventure, games, and lots of laughter.

The performances take place at Beijing Comedy Theatre on March 2 and 3. Tickets are available from https://www.247tickets.com/t/peppa-pig-live-peppa-pigs-celebration-beijing. But don’t wait around, it’s likely to sell out fast!

Peppa Pig Live, March 2-3

All ages. RMB 180-480. 3 performances each day. Beijing Comedy Theatre. 11 Chaoyangmen North Street, Dongcheng Distric. https://www.247tickets.com/t/peppa-pig-live-peppa-pigs-celebration-beijing. 朝阳门北大街11号.

Photos: cidentertainment.com, courtesy of organizers

Handa goes on a trip to see her best friend Akeyo, and decides to bring her a gift of fruit. But when the animals see what she’s carrying on her head, they can’t resist helping themselves…

Eileen Brown’s book Handa’s Surprise is a favorite in Early Years classrooms, and now a British theater company is bringing it to the Beijing stage. Little Angel Theatre use a mix of puppetry, live music, and song to recreate the colors and lively humor of the story.

“This show is suitable for ages 2 to 6,” Janice Chan from Tong Playroom told us. “The show is set in the round, and the audience are invited to sit at the edge of a floor mat. Each show only can cater for around 80 audience members. It’s going to be an intimate family theater format.”

After the performance there will be a 20 minute workshop, when the children will have a chance to try out the African drums for themselves.

And what is Handa’s surprise? Well, you’ll have to go along to the show to find out!

Handa’s Surprise plays at Beijing Fenglan Theatre in Haidian district on May 10-13, and then at M Theatre, Chaoyang district, on May 18-20. For more information and to buy tickets scan the QR code below.

Photos: courtesy of MSB