WHAT'S ON... STAGE
What's On... Stage
February 3rd, 2010
THIS WEEK
Dance: Zhou Xuan
As part of the Expo celebrations, the team who choreographed the opening and closing Olympic ceremonies in Beijing come together again to portray the life and times of Shanghai singer Zhou Xuan. A popular figure during the 1930s, Zhou led a life of intrigue and scandal – perfect material for a stage adaptation. 100-680 RMB. Feb 4th – 7th @ 7.30pm. Shanghai Grand Theatre, 286 Huangpi Lu. www.shgtheatre.com
Chopshticks
More jokes, stand-up, and skits from the Chopschticks crew. Half-Irish half-Korean Steve Byrne headlines, with an impressive resume including an appearance on “The Tonight Show”, and Sam Tripoli opens. 300 RMB at the door. Feb 4th – 5th @ 8pm. Number 5 Bistro, B1, 20 Guangdong Lu, near The Bund. www.chopschticks.com
The Mousetrap
Agatha Christie’s murder mystery is the longest running play in London’s theatreland. Shanghai Modern Theatre teams up with Mousetrap Productions in the Asian premiere of The Mousetrap in English. Be prepared for a twist in the tale. In English with Chinese subtitles. 120-380 RMB. Jan 21st – Feb 3rd @ 7.30pm, daily except Mondays. Lyceum Theatre, 57 Maoming Nan Lu, near Changle Lu
21 Carat
Local drama gurus He Nian and Ning Caishen present their third collaboration in Shanghai. The story of a gold-digging model Liu Jiayan was written by Ning, and director Nian adds musical interludes. 100-380 RMB. Mandarin only. Jan 21st – Feb 7th (Wednesday to Sunday) @ 7.30pm. STA Theater, 630 Huashan Lu, near Zhenning Lu
Jin Xing Dance Theatre: Shanghai Beauty
The Jin Xing Dance Theatre’s eponymous leader, Jin Xing, gets together with Berlin dance group Rubato in a show about Eastern and Western ideals of beauty. Fourteen dancers in traditional Chinese garb perform to Western music. 100-380 RMB. Feb 9th – 10th @ 7.45pm. Shanghai Centre Theater, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Xikang Lu. www.shanghaicentre.comCrazy For Money
Brush up your Shanghainese and have a laugh at the same time. No, it’s not a language exchange with your ayi. Stand-up comedian Zhou Libo is back in town with a new repertoire and some golden oldies, including his take on Avatar fever. Shanghainese only. 180-580 RMB. Feb 2nd – 10th @ 7.30pm. Majestic Theatre, 66 Jiangning Lu, near Fengxian Lu. www.majestictheatre.cn
The Deer and the Caudron
Another collaboration from dramatic dream team Ning Caishen and He Nian, this time adapting the story China's Don Quixote. Wei Xiaobao pretends to be a eunuch and sneaks into the Forbidden City where he befriends Emperor Kangxi. He goes on to become a Triad leader. 100-280 RMB. Mandarin only. Feb 10th -12th, 17th -21st & 23rd – 28th. 7:30pm. Shanghai Dramatic Arts Center, 288 Anfu Lu. www.china-drama.com
Marco Polo: The Last Mission
Four of Shanghai Ballet Troupe best ballet dancers perform scenes from Marco Polo’s journey home from China to Venice, as he escorts Yuan Dynasty princess Kuo Zhenzhen to Persia. Look out for the Pierre Cardin-designed costumes. 80-580 RMB. Feb 10th – 11th @ 7.15pm. Shanghai Grand Theatre, 286 Huangpi Lu. www.shgtheatre.com
ONGOING
Classic of China
If you’ve ever wanted to find out about Chinese traditional costumes, this is your chance. In the space of an hour, you’ll see over a thousand costumes from China’s history, coupled with dance to bring the outfits alive. 120-280 RMB. Daily @ 7.30pm. Shanghai Oriental Pearl Theatre, Gate 8, Oriental Pearl Tower, 1 Shiji Da Dao, near Binjiang Da Dao
Shanghai Acrobatic Show
Got guests in town? This is a must. China is famous for its acrobats, and this show displays their prowess. Tumbling, jumping, leaping, balancing, and all that jazz. Regular price 150-280 RMB. Call 136 7161 1595 to get them for 120-200 RMB. Daily @ 7:30pm. Yunfeng Theater, 1700 Beijing Xi Lu, near Jiaozhou Lu. www.sh-yf.com
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