London, UK. 28 September 2016. Behind the scenes, members of the SuZhou Kun Opera theatre prepare for the opening night of their 400th year anniversary special performance of The Peony Pavilion in memory of Tang Xianzu, the 16th century Ming dynasty's master playright, and William Shakespeare. Held over three nights, the opera, known as China's Romeo and Juliet, will be performed at the Troxy theatre from 28 to 30 September. Credit: Stephen Chung / Alamy Live News

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