Yisushe, a well-known Shaanxi opera theatre based in Xi’an, capital of Northwest China’s Shaanxi province, will launch a month-long program to celebrate its 100th anniversary on Aug 13, 2012.

According to Hui Minli, director of the theatre, more than 40 classical works will run during the celebration month.

A documentary named 100-year-old Yisushe, produced by the Shaanxi Opera Theater and Xi’an Qujiang Film Investment (Group) Ltd Co will be broadcast on CCTV on Aug 13.