Drama appeared in missionary schools in Shanghai in the late 19th century. At the time, it was mainly performed in English. "Scandals in Officialdom" (), staged in 1899, was one of the earliest-recorded plays. In 1907, "Uncle Tom's Cabin; or, Life Among the Lowly" () was performed at the . After the New Culture Movement, drama became a popular way for students and intellectuals to express their views. The city has several major institutes of theater training, including the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, the Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre, the Shanghai Opera House, and the Shanghai Theatre Academy. Notable theaters in Shanghai include the Shanghai Grand Theatre, the Oriental Art Center, and the People's Theatre.