The Mid-Autumn Festival holiday is approaching, so why not step into a theater to enjoy a captivating performance? The major theaters in Guangzhou and Shenzhen have prepared a variety of exciting stage shows for audiences. Take a look at the following recommendations.
Youth Original Musical Drama: The Book of Songs
On September 17, 2024, the youth original musical drama The Book of Songs will debut on the stage of the Guangzhou Opera House, performed by QFunTheater, a children's experimental troupe. This is the sixth piece in QFunTheater's "Ancient Books and Me" series. In this series, ancient wisdom and the spirit of youth transcend time, inspiring new creative sparks. The series prioritizes the expression of traditional Chinese culture, reinterpreting stories from classical Chinese literature through a modern lens, so as to reflect and explore the current life of contemporary youth.
(Photo: Guangzhou Opera House)
⏰Time: 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 17, 2024,
🏠Venue: Opera Hall, Guangzhou Opera House
🎫Ticket prices: 80/ 180/ 280/ 380/ 480/ 580 RMB
Duration: 105 minutes (including a 15-minute intermission)
Harding × Qin Liwei to perform Dvořák
Renowned international conductor Daniel Harding, who frequently leads the world's top symphony orchestras, made a stunning debut earlier this year as the music director for the 2024 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Youth Music Week, leaving a deep impression on the audience. On September 18, Harding will take the stage of the Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra's 2024/2025 season for the first time, joining forces with the outstanding Chinese cellist Qin Liwei to perform classic works by Dvořák.
(Photo: Xinghai Concert Hall)
⏰Time: 8:00 p.m. on September 18, 2024
🏠Venue: Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall
🎫Ticket Prices: VIP 680/ 480/ 380/ 280/ 180/ 80 RMB
Program:
Dvořák: Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104
Dvořák: Symphony No. 8 in G major, Op. 88
* Program subject to change at the performance
Russian Wetman Dance Drama: Show in the Rain
The Russian wetman dance drama Show in the Rain was created in 2009 by Rustam Nadyrshin, one of Russia's top five choreographers. This dance drama is performed entirely by strong, masculine dancers and seamlessly combines real rain scenes with dance on stage.
The show follows the protagonist's monologue as the main thread and uses various dance styles, including modern dance, street dance, and classical dance, to express the character's reflections on life. It portrays an ordinary middle-aged man's journey from longing for happiness to confusion, and finally to enlightenment.
The troupe presenting this performance, WetMen, is one of Russia's most recognized and hardcore modern dance groups. The team consists of top dancers: classical dancers, modern dance champions, street dance champions, ballet dancers, breakdancers, gymnasts, acrobatic champions, and dance reality show contestants.
(Photo: Guangdong Friendship Theater)
⏰Time:
7:30 p.m. on September 14 (Saturday)
7:30 p.m. on September 15 (Sunday)
🏠Venue: Guangdong Friendship Theater
📍Add.: 696 Renmin North Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
🎫Ticket prices: 1080/ 880/ 580/ 380/ 180 RMB
Discounts:
600 RMB: Two tickets at 380 RMB each
800 RMB: Two tickets at 580 RMB each
1200 RMB: Two tickets at 880 RMB each
Jiang Motong Performs Pipa Words – Mid-Autumn Music Concert
Jiang Motong, a renowned pipa performer, is a leading player in the modern Chinese music ensemble "Zizai Quartet" and a special guest performer for the "Aerospace National Music Chamber Orchestra". She won a gold medal at the 2014 WCOPA World Championship of Performing Arts in Los Angeles and was recognized as one of China's top ten young pipa players by CCTV's "Glorious Bloom". Over the years, she has been invited to perform at major European music festivals in countries such as Germany, the United Kingdom, Denmark, and Portugal.
(Photo: Shenzhen Concert Hall)
⏰Time: 7:30 p.m. on September 15 (Sunday), 2024
🏠Venue: Small Theater, 5th Floor of Shenzhen Concert Hall
🎫Ticket prices: 280 (VIP)/ 220/ 180/ 120/ 80 RMB
(*Some seats in the two lowest price categories may have obstructed views, so purchase with caution.)
Editor | Zhang Xuanzhen, Yu Lulu, Monica, James
