Have you ever dreamed of a magical world where the Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, and Disney princesses all come to life? As International Children's Day approaches, Guangdong is set to host a series of delightful performances for children and their families. From ballet to concerts, these shows will transport audiences into a whimsical realm of fairy tales and music.
Ballet: Sleeping Beauty
The Guangzhou Ballet Theatre will present this performance, adapted from the fairy tale "Sleeping Beauty." Directed by Yoo Byung-hun, the artistic director of Universal Ballet in the Republic of Korea, this production will premiere at the Guangzhou Opera House from May 31 to June 1.
(Photo provided to GDToday)
The highlight of the performance is the grand wedding of Princess Aurora and Prince Désiré, featuring beloved characters like Little Red Riding Hood, the Bluebird, and Puss in Boots. It breaks the boundaries of time and space, bringing fairy tale characters from different eras and different countries into the same vibrant celebration.
Time: 19:30, May 31 & June 1
Venue: Opera Hall, Guangzhou Opera House
Ticket prices: RMB 80, 180, 280, 380, 480, 680
Duration: Approximately 120 minutes (including a 15-minute intermission)
Nearest metro station: Take Metro Line 3 or 5, get off at the Zhujiang New Town Station, and then use Exit C.
Note: One ticket per person. Children under 1.2 meters are not permitted
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The Homecoming of Heroes: Children's Day Concert
This concert will feature music from animated films that have been a part of many childhoods, including "The Monkey King," "Nezha Conquers the Dragon King," "Where is Mama," "Shuke and Beita," "Calabash Brothers," and "The Three Monks." Incorporating rare ethnic percussion instruments and animated video accompaniment, this performance will showcase the diverse world of Chinese fairy tales.
(Photo: Shenzhen Concert Hall)
Time: 20:00, May 31
Venue: Shenzhen Concert Hall
Ticket prices: RMB 50, 100, 180, 280, 380, 480, 680, 880 VIP
Add.: No.2016, Fuzhong 1st Road, Futian District, Shenzhen (深圳市福田区福中一路2016号)
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Disney Fantasia in Concert Live to Film
This concert gathers highlights from the 1940 and 2000 versions of "Fantasia," leading the audience on a musical journey through a fantastical Disney world. The Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra will perform masterpieces such as Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker," Stravinsky's "The Firebird," Ponchielli's "Dance of the Hours," and Dukas's "The Sorcerer's Apprentice."
(Photo: Xinghai Concert Hall)
Time: 15:30/19:30, June 1
Venue: Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall (星海音乐厅交响乐演奏大厅)
Ticket prices: RMB 80, 180, 280, 380, 480
Add.: No.33, Qingbo Road, Ersha Island, Guangzhou (广州市二沙岛晴波路33号)
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Music & dance parent-child theatre: The Nutcracker
Based on German writer E.T.A. Hoffmann’s fairy tale "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King," the show incorporates the plots of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s classical ballet The Nutcracker. The story follows Nana and her friends, the Nutcracker and the Candy Fairy, as they embark on an adventure through a dream world. Their journey takes them through Ice Cream Town, Tanghulu City, Cookie Desert, and the banks of the Honey River, culminating in a final battle against the Mouse King at the Chocolate Castle.
(Photo: Xinghai Concert Hall)
Time: 10:30/15:30/19:30, June 1
Venue: Chamber Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall (星海音乐厅室内乐演奏厅)
Ticket prices: RMB 280, 380
Add.: No.33, Qingbo Road, Ersha Island, Guangzhou (广州市二沙岛晴波路33号)
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Children's Day Special Concert of Shenzhen Grand Theater Youth Philharmonic Orchestra
In this concert, young "musicians" will collaborate with seasoned performers to present a selection of familiar classics, including pieces from classical music, animation, film scores, and famous Chinese tunes. These specially arranged pieces will offer a fresh and delightful musical experience.
(Photo: Shenzhen Grand Theatre)
Time: 19:30, June 1
Venue: Grand Theatre, Shenzhen Grand Theatre (深圳大剧院大剧场)
Ticket prices: RMB 100, 150
Add.: No.5018 Shennan East Road, Luohu District, Shenzhen (深圳市罗湖区深南东路5018号)
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Ticket Giveaways
GDToday has prepared two tickets to the ballet "Sleeping Beauty" (19:30, June 1), two tickets to "Disney Fantasia in Concert Live to Film" (19:30, June 1), and two tickets to "Music & dance parent-child theatre: The Nutcracker" (15:30, June 1). Three lucky fans will get two tickets each.
All you need to do is to leave one comment below telling us your plan to celebrate Children's Day, and another comment to tell us your contact information (name, nationality, WeChat ID, and phone number, which won't be posted). We will select four lucky subscribers and send out the tickets.
Deadline: 2 pm on May 31, 2024
Reporter: Holly
Poster: Mia
Editor: Monica, James
