The Beijing People's Art Theatre presents the highly acclaimed play An Old Fashioned Comedy, directed by Ban Zan and starring Li Youbin and Shi Lanya. This play is adapted from the works of the former Soviet playwright Arbuzov. In many of his works, themes of life, fate, and emotions are intertwined with the broader historical context while focusing on the nuances of everyday life. An Old Fashioned Comedy is a representative piece in this regard. The plot revolves around two elderly individuals who have experienced the scars of war. Through nine acts, the play progressively unfolds its story. Set in a nursing home, it portrays how they meet and gradually form a connection by sharing their understandings and insights about life. As they reveal their thoughts, two lonely souls

come closer together.