The National Theater of Britain will screen filmed versions of some of its best live productions in Chinese cinemas this summer - and audiences in the United Kingdom will be able to watch some groundbreaking Chinese productions in London.

Director Wang Xiaoying's Richard III will return to Shakespeare's Globe Theater for six shows from July 20 to 25.

In 2012, to celebrate the London Summer Olympics, the Globe Theater invited companies from around the world to perform the Bard's plays in 37 languages. National Theater of China made its debut in London and presented Richard III directed by Wang.