John Owen-Jones, the legendary Les Misérables and Phantom of the Opera performer, has seen countless spectacles – but nothing prepared him for China Media Group's 2026 Spring Festival Gala. The Welsh theater icon took to social media this week raving about a showstopping act blending martial arts and robotics, calling it 'a revolution in live performance.'
💥 The viral segment featured humanoid robots executing precise wushu maneuvers alongside human martial artists, their movements synced to traditional drumbeats reimagined with electronic beats. 'It's like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon met Westworld,' Owen-Jones tweeted, sparking global curiosity about China's fusion of heritage and innovation.
🌐 Cultural analysts note the gala's tech-forward approach reflects China's growing influence in entertainment technology. With over 1 billion viewers worldwide, this year's show reportedly used 6G-enabled holography for real-time interactions between performers in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong.
