The National Theatre Company of China was formed by two theatres: the China National Youth Theatre and the China National Experimental Theatre in December 2001. Since its establishment, the National Theatre Company of China has created and performed numerous high-level international and Chinese domestic shows, and it is now considered a cornerstone in the creation of dramatic arts in Beijing. The National Theatre Company of China gathers a large numbers of outstanding dramatic arts performers as well as movie and television artists, whose performances draw overflowing audiences of art lovers.