Cao Yu – the most significant figure in the development of modern drama in China – is the subject of a series of events being held in London, Leeds, Newcastle and Edinburgh throughout the year, as a celebration of the centenary (plus one) of his birth.

Born in 1910, Cao Yu lived through many of the great upheavals experienced in 20th century China and the exhibition presents his life and works as a way of giving audiences a more profound understanding of China's recent history and its culture.

As part of the exhibition when it arrives in Leeds, on the 21st to the 23rd of March a devised stage work based on the female characters from Cao Yu's plays will be featured at stage@leeds. For further information on the play and to purchase tickets, please visit the stage@leeds website.

For further information on the exhibition, please visit the WREAC website.