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At the theatre in Suzhou, crowds of ardent fans gather to see singer Xiao Ya. Most of them are middle-aged women, but Xiao knows she must try to appeal to a wider audience if she's to be truly successful. One solution has been to fill the stage with vibrant colours and her performance is a feast for the eyes and ears.

Now Xiao Ya is setting herself an even higher goal - to take 'Yueju (a traditional Chinese opera) onto the international stage. Back in Shanghai, Xiao Ya invites friends and family to celebrate the first anniversary of her company. It's been a long, hard road and Xiao has learnt to rely on no one but herself and her passion.