T+ Tickets: Shakespeare, Clowns, Art Shows + More!
Stage Shows
School of Rock the Musical @ New Bund 31 Performing Arts Center
Based on the hilarious hit movie, School of Rock is an award-winning musical from Andrew Lloyd Webber that premiered on Broadway in 2015, and has since been a seen a smash hit on stages around the globe!
The story follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school.
But Dewey isn’t going to teach them algebra or arithmetic, oh no – these kids are going to learn what it takes to become the most awesome rock ‘n’ roll band of all time!
Come along for the ride as he turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band.
The big question is, can his new group win the Battle of the Bands without being schooled by their parents and headmistresses, or will Dewey have to face the music?
School of Rock opened on Friday, and the kids are already rocking the audiences’ socks off. Tickets priced from RMB280-1,280. Scan the QR code on the poster below to get yours now!
Until Aug 4; RMB280-1,280
New Bund 31 Performing Arts Center, 777 Gaoqingxi Lu, by Dongyu Lu 高青西路777号, 近东育路
Slava’s Snowshow @ AIA Grand Theater
Slava’s Snowshow is a universal, poetic and timeless theatrical spectacle which has restored the art of clowning and enchanted and empowered the imagination of audiences in cities and countries around the world.
A caravan of organized chaos and revelry, it offers everybody – young and old – an opportunity to leave their regulated lives at the theater doors and enter a condition of delighted idiocy.
You could say that Slava’s Snowshow is just an excuse to celebrate life in a foolish way…
This highly acclaimed international visual tragicomedy clown masterpiece has won the highest theatrical awards, from London to New York, Paris to Moscow, Sydney to Mexico City… including the Laurence Olivier Award in England and the Triumph Award in Russia.
A theatrical masterpiece for families and joy seekers, easily understood by all around the world, the result is thousands of happy human faces glowing every night on earth.
Slava’s Snowshow runs from August 7 to 11. Scan the QR code below to get your tickets now:
Aug 7-11, weekday 7.30pm, weekend 2pm & 7.30pm; RMB100-580
AIA Grand Theatre, 889 Dongdaming Lu, by Gongping Lu, Hongkou District 东大名路889号, 近公平路
Lady M @ 1862 Theater
Inspired by Shakespeare’s Macbeth, musical Lady M tells the untold story of Lady Macbeth. Chilling flashbacks of her haunted past are woven into this reimagining of the infamous tale, revealing an original backstory to Lady Macbeth’s villainy and downfall, and offering a brand new perspective on one of Shakespeare’s most profound psychological works.
Created, adapted and written by James Beeny and Gina Georgio, the sung-through musical features a modern score with original music and lyrics.
Looking like th’ innocent flower, but being the serpent under ‘t is Dutch singer Maya Hakvoort as Lady Macbeth, while strutting his stuff as Macbeth is West End star Karl Queensborough, who previously played the title role in smash hit Hamilton – so you can expect good things.
Well, wicked things, performed well…
Lady M runs from August 8 to September 1, then it is out, out, brief candle!
Scan the QR code below to get your tickets now:
Aug 8-Sep 1, weekday 7.30pm, weekend 2.30pm & 7.30pm; RMB480-680
1862 Theater, 1777 Binjang Dadao, by Jimo Lu 滨江大道1777号, 近即墨路
Revel’s World if Shakespeare @ Shangyin Opera House
A 90-minute autobiographical solo play in English, telling a heartwarming and deeply emotional story set between a bewildered six-year-old boy and a strict, Shakespeare-loving teacher.
At the age of six, Graves attends a boarding school in England, where he encounters the talented yet alcohol-loving Headmaster Ravell’s rigorous Shakespearean education for new students.
Amid confusion, innocence, shame, and determination, Graves gradually delves into Ravell’s rich world of Shakespeare filled with love, passion, poetry, regret, and introspection.
Crossing linguistic and geographical barriers, the play returns to the essence of theatre without grandiosity.
With only dialogue, performance, and the raw emotional core and tension of the script, it grips hearts and brings tears.
Early bird tickets start from just RMB38, but only until July 6!
Scan the QR code to get yours now:
Fri & Sat Aug 16 & 17, 7.30pm; RMB38-866
Shangyin Opera House, 6 Fenyang Lu, by Huaihai Zhong Lu, Xuhui District 汾阳路6号，近淮海中路
Crested Ibises @ New Bund 31 Performing Arts Center
Crested ibises, an international preserved rare bird species, known as the ‘birds of good fortune,’ are gorgeous and precious creature symbolizing happiness and blessings.
Innocent, gentle and graceful, they have lived alongside human beings since agrarian times as human’s loyal and adorable companions.
However, with the accelerating pace of modernization and urbanization, human beings came to neglect the environment of crested ibises, the natural habitat upon which they are so dependent being destroyed
The recent discovery of the last seven wild crested ibises in Yang County, Shaanxi Province, and the efforts made to preserve these noble creatures, has inspired this dance work.
Crested Ibises, aims to draw awareness of the significance of keeping a harmonious relationship with other creatures.
Through the interpretation of crested ibises’ beauty, purity and grace, the performance attempts to remind people to reflect on the interdependence between human beings and nature, in the hope that human beings will not only take responsibility for their own homes, but also be the watcher for the homeland for all creatures on earth.
Crested Ibises runs from August 22 and 25, scan the QR code to get yours now:
Aug 22-25, 2pm & 7.30pm; RMB180-880
New Bund 31 Performing Arts Center, 777 Gaoqingxi Lu, by Dongyu Lu 高青西路777号, 近东育路
La Alborá Flamenco Night @ SIDC
For those engulfed in darkness, a single beam of light can illuminate their way.
La Alborá is a flamenco show performed by the Shanghai FUEGO Flamenco Dance Company, that not only present Flamenco dances with different styles and emotional expressions, but also showcase the wonderful combination of various Flamenco props, such as long-tail skirts, shawls, fans, canes, and castanets.
Feel the passion of singers, guitarists and dancers through this classic flamenco performance.
La Alborá runs for just two nights on the weekend of August 23 and 24, and we have tickets on sale from just RMB80.
Scan the QR code to get yours now:
Aug 23 & 24, 7.30pm; RMB80-280
Shanghai International Dance Center, 1650 Hongqiao Lu, by Shuicheng Lu 虹桥路1650号, 近水城路
The Phantom of the Opera @ Shanghai Grand Theatre
Are you ready to hear the Music of the Night? Well it’s time to get excited, as Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash hit show The Phantom of the Opera is on its way to Shanghai.
Based on the classic novel Le Fantôme de L’Opéra by Gaston Leroux, The Phantom of the Opera tells the tale of a disfigured musical genius – known only as the Phantom – who haunts a subterranean labyrinth beneath the Paris Opera House.
Mesmerized by the talent and beauty of a young soprano, Christine, the Phantom lures her as his protégé́ and falls fiercely in love with her.
Unaware of Christine’s love for Raoul, the Phantom’s obsession sets the scene for a dramatic turn of events where jealousy, madness and passions collide.
With 130 cast, crew and orchestra members, jaw-dropping scenery, breathtaking special effects and more than 230 costumes by the late, great international theater designer Maria Björnson, The Phantom of the Opera contains some of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most famous and stirring music, including ‘The Phantom of the Opera,’ ‘Think of Me’ and ‘Music of the Night.’
Currently only being shown here and on the West End in London, the full tour cast will be in Shanghai, starring internationally renowned musical theater performers.
If you see only one show in Shanghai this year, make it this one.
The Phantom of the Opera runs in Shanghai from August 24 to October 2, with the first round of tickets for the shows from August 24 to September 21 already sold out.
The second round of tickets, for the shows from September 22 to October 2, are now on sale – scan the QR code to get yours now and avoid missing out.
Aug 24-Oct 2; RMB280-1,580
Shanghai Grand Theatre, 300 Renmin Da Dao, by Huangpi Bei Lu 人民大道300号, 近黄陂北路
Anna Karenina the Musical @ AIA Grand Theatre
A spectacular, breathtaking, emotional, and high-tech show based on the Leo Tolstoy masterpiece, Anna Karenina the Musical is returning to Shanghai.
Anna Karenina is a classic of literature, recounting the relationship between a man and a woman, the dramatic love story of the married lady Anna Karenina and a dashing military officer Alexey Vronsky, all taking place amidst the glitter and luxury of the Russian nobility in the second half of the 19th century.
The musical captures the subtle psychology and emotional depth of the great Tolstoy novel, as the characters struggle with overwhelming and controversial feelings – of love and betrayal, passion and duty, hope and desperation.
Although almost a century and a half has passed since the time of the story, the events unfolding before the audience are gripping and touching in their timeless quality.
A story of duty, desire and despair, experience Tolstoy’s classic like never before with the live-performance of Anna Karenina the Musical.
Scan the QR to get your tickets now:
Fri-Sun Oct 25-27, 7.30pm; RMB280-1,080.
AIA Grand Theatre, 889 Dongdaming Lu, by Gongping Lu 东大名路889号, 近公平路
Festivals
Craft Beer & Music Festival @ EKA Tianwu
Calling all beer buddies, join the party and let loose – the EKA Craft Beer & Music Festival is back to release your daytime stress.
Enjoy a four-hour party every day with beer, food, games, and music. Including…
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Keg Tapping Ceremony
Kick off the night with the tapping of craft beer kegs and an exciting light show.
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Craft Beer Paradise
Enjoy a variety of craft beers, with flavors ranging from spicy to sweet, refreshing, and aromatic. Bring your friends and enjoy to the fullest.
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Free Flow Food Buffet
A rich food area with 13 buffet options, including roast chicken, German sausages, and pork knuckles. Bring your appetite!
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Beer Amusement Park
Participate in fun games like bottle cap toss and beer relay. Test your strength, agility, and teamwork. Get ready to do battle!
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Live Bands & DJ
German brass musicians will add to the electrifying atmosphere with lights and effects, playing everything from German beer hall classics…
… to some good ol’ fashioned rock’n’roll…
Get Your Early Bird Tickets Now!
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Regular Price: ¥398, including 2 glasses of beer
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Early Bird Price: ¥298, including 2 glasses of beer
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Save ¥100 by purchasing early. Limited availability!
Fri-Sun Aug 9-11 & 16-18, 6-10pm; RMB298, including 2 glasses of beer
EKA Tianwu, 535 Jinqiao Lu, by Zhonghuan Lu, Pudong District 金桥路535号, 近中环路
Comedy
SpicyComedy English Stand-Up Showcase @ SpicyComedy Lounge
SpicyComedy is stand-up in Shanghai featuring some of the funniest local and traveling comedians.
With shows held throughout the week at the SpicyComedy Lounge in Xintiandi, audiences are in for an unforgettable night of laughs.
READ MORE: Meet the Trilingual Comedian Spicing Up Shanghai’s Comedy Scene
Each show features five to six talented English-language comedians, each performing 8-15 minute sets, varying with everything from spotlight specials with featured comedians to open mic nights for newcomers.
Upcoming Shows
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Sun Jul 27, 7.30pm, RMB380
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Wed Jul 31, 7.30pm, RMB128
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Fri Aug 2, 7.30pm, RMB158
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Sat Aug 3, 2pm, RMB380
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Sat Aug 3, 4.30pm, RMB380
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Wed Aug 7, 7.30pm, RMB158
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Fri Aug 9, 7.30pm, RMB158
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Sat Aug 10, 4.30pm, RMB380
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Sat Aug 10, 7.30pm, RMB380
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Wed Aug 14, 7.30pm, RMB128
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Fri Aug 16, 7.30pm, RMB128
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Sat Aug 17, 7.30pm, RMB150
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Wed Aug 21, 7.30pm, RMB158
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Sat Aug 24, 4.30pm, RMB380
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Sat Aug 24, 7.30pm, RMB380
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Wed Aug 28, 7.30pm, RMB158
For all the latest show details, and to purchase tickets, scan the QR code.
SpicyComedy Lounge, 3/F, Building 6-7, South Block, 123 Xingye Lu, by Madang Lu 兴业路123弄，新天地时尚一期6-7号楼3层南里食集北区, 近马当路
Art Shows
Cooper & Gorfer | Sirens @ Fotografiska
In Sirens, Cooper & Gorfer create a fictitious tribe of women in different states of transformation.
Birthed from a library of female bodies and rituals, the artists reconstruct a mythological dynasty inspired by the transformative powers of immortal goddesses, their use of power, magic, and vengeance.
From unique mix media collages to artworks arising from in-camera sets – photography is blended with painting and caricature, visualizing and illustrating women wielding supernatural power, who are alluring, enchanting and perhaps dangerous.
They explode from the frames that contain them, towering above the viewer.
Scan the QR code to get your tickets now:
Until Aug 4; RMB80-120
Fotografiska, 4/F 127 Guangfu Lu, by Jinyuan Lu, Jing’an District 光复路127号, 近晋元路
Viviane Sassen | Phosphor: Art & Fashion 1990-2023 @ Fotografiska
Fotografiska Shanghai presents the first major retrospective exhibition in China of celebrated Dutch artist Viviane Sassen in China, Phosphor: Art & Fashion 1990-2023.
The selection integrates nearly 200 works from 10 series, together with archives and newly produced installations.
The exhibition reflects Sassen’s complex relationship with the image, oscillating between contemplation and exuberance, interior and exterior, highlighting the ambiguity inherent in the representation of reality.
Scan the QR code to get your tickets now:
Until Aug 25; RMB80-120
Fotografiska, 4/F 127 Guangfu Lu, by Jinyuan Lu, Jing’an District 光复路127号, 近晋元路
Marco Brambilla | Double Feature @ Fotografiska
Fotografiska Shanghai presents the debut solo show of video artist Marco Brambilla in China, Double Feature.
The exhibition unveils two extraordinary pieces that showcase Brambilla’s mastery of visual storytelling and digital art through his Megaplex series: Heaven’s Gate (2022) and King Size (2023), inviting audiences on a thought-provoking journey to explore the boundaries of pop culture.
Scan the QR code to get your tickets now:
Until Oct 7; RMB80-120
Fotografiska, 4/F 127 Guangfu Lu, by Jinyuan Lu, Jing’an District 光复路127号, 近晋元路
Liu Shiyuan | CRISPR Whisper @ Fotografiska
Spanning photography, video, text, spatial installations, and stage plays, Liu Shiyuan’s artistic practice reveals a profound exploration and interrogation of the intricate interplay between images and narratives.
Her works deconstruct and reassemble images down to pixels and video stills, the fundamental units of contemporary visual communication.
This meticulous approach parallels CRISPR gene-editing technology, which modifies the smallest units of life by trimming, cutting, replacing, or adding genes.
Similar to CRISPR, Liu’s process of searching, cutting, and re-editing images generates new forms of visual expression and innovative ways of seeing.
Her method of inserting sequences and reorganizing them continually expands the possibilities of visual language while navigating ethical boundaries.
This exhibition features photography series and video works, encapsulating the artist’s creative journey over the past decade.
Scan the QR code to get your tickets now:
Until Oct 7; RMB80-120
Fotografiska, 4/F 127 Guangfu Lu, by Jinyuan Lu, Jing’an District 光复路127号, 近晋元路
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