Notre Dame de Paris @ Shanghai Culture Square
Based on the acclaimed novel by Victor Hugo, Notre Dame de Paris tells the story of the bell-ringer cathedral Quasimodo and his tragic love for the beautiful gypsy Esmeralda.This musical features the unforgettable music composed by Richard Cocciante with lyrics by Luc Plamondon, and lively expresses the whole of life, history and fate of the original novel with its magnificent scenes and energetic performances by an international ensemble of singers, dancers and acrobats. Click below to get your tickets now:
Fri Jan 3-Mon Jan 27, 4pm & 7.30pm; RMB480-1,080Shanghai Culture Square, 597 Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu, Huangpu District 复兴中路597号，近陕西南路Show in the Rain @ 1862 Theatre
Show in the Rain, a globally acclaimed phenomenon-level performance that has taken Europe by storm for 15 years, masterfully blends real rain effects with diverse dance techniques.
As music – sometimes soulful and expressive, sometimes intense and rhythmic – fills the air, performers dance with precision and vigor in cascading water, pushing the limits of their bodies.The main protagonists of this performance – the WetMen team – are recognized as one of Russia's most hardcore modern dance groups; the powerhouse troupe features elite talents from various dance styles, including classical, modern, street, ballet, break, gymnastics, and acrobatics.This mesmerizing fusion of water and dance ignites the audience's passion for speed and energy, delivering an adrenaline-pumping experience that will banish winter chills and set hearts ablaze.Click Below to get your tickets now:
Fri Jan 10-Sun Jan 19, 2.30pm & 7.30pm; RMB180-1,080
1862 Theatre, 1777 Binjiang Dadao, by Rizhao Lu, Pudong District 滨江大道1777号, 近日照路Greatest Showman Dinner Theater @ The Pearl
Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to a spectacular evening of dinner theater, The Greatest Show.Inspired by the major motion picture about the life and career of P.T. Barnum, The Greatest Showman, expect all the hits and all the razzmatazz.Click below to get your tickets now:
Sat & Sun Jan 18 & 19, Doors 6pm, Show 7.30-9.30pm; RMB200The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路Theatre of Dreams @ Shanghai International Dance Center
Performed by the inimitable dancers of Hofesh Shechter Company, this thrilling new work delves deep into the world of fantasy and the subconscious, revealing fears, hopes, desires and a myriad of emotions that penetrates not only our dreams but also our waking thoughts – the mind is king.The dancers' bodies bring to life this interplay between poetry and reality, accompanied by a small band of musicians playing live to the backdrop of Shechter's trademark cinematic sound-score, to create a powerful, sculptured setting to this dreamscape.
Click below to get your tickets now – early bird discounts apply until Jan 17:Fri-Sun Mar 7-9, 7.30pm; RMB180-1,080Shanghai International Dance Center, 1650 Hongqiao Lu, by Shuicheng Lu 虹桥路1650号, 近水城路Era 2: Spirit of Shanghai @ Shanghai Circus World
Acrobatics, dance, theater and even extreme sports – long-running Shanghai multimedia spectacular Era's second season is in full swing at Shanghai Circus World.
The latest show, Era 2: Spirit of Shanghai, is a collaboration between a French choreography team and Chinese artists, featuring a completely new storyline and scenes, thrilling acrobatic skills, magnificent stage effects and the latest technologies.Fans of the first season of Era, which attracted more than 5 million visitors over its 15-year run, will also be happy to hear they retain some of the classic attractions too, such as the bowl balancing act and thrilling, white-knuckle motorbike ball finale.
Tickets
Era 2: Spirit of Shanghai is on at the following times:Tickets are priced RMB380-880.Click below to get yours now:
Shanghai Circus World, 2266 Gonghexin Lu, by Guangzhong Xi Lu 共和新路2266号, 近广中西路Comedy
Ian Badenhorst: My Life in China @ SpicyComedy Lounge
Join Spicy Comedy for an unforgettable evening of laughter as Ian Badenhorst takes the stage for a hilarious set.Originally from South Africa, Badenhorst has called Shanghai home since 2006, and his years living in Asia have given him a treasure trove of comedic material.With sharp wit and a knack for turning life's absurdities into laugh-out-loud moments, Badenhorst's show offers a relatable and insightful look at the cultural quirks, misadventures, and surprises he's encountered along the way.Whether you're a longtime Shanghai resident or a newcomer, his tales of cultural clashes and navigating life in modern China will resonate with locals and expats alike.We sat down with the South African funnyman last year to hear about his journey, and find out what people can expect from his set.Click below to get your tickets now:
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English Stand-Up @ 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.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
Wed Jan 15, 7.30pm, RMB120
Fri Jan 17, 8pm, RMB168
Sat Jan 18, 4.30pm, RMB380
Sat Jan 18, 7.30pm, RMB380
Wed Jan 22, 7.30pm, RMB138
Fri Jan 24, 8pm, RMB188
Sat Jan 25, 4.30pm, RMB398
Sat Jan 25, 7.30pm, RMB398
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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Walking Tours
GPS Walks
GPS Walks is a walking tour WeChat mini-program which uses your location to play commentary automatically, so that while you walk you can listen and focus on your surroundings.You can start your walk at any time and stop whenever and wherever you like, for as long as you like. You don't even need to hit pause; when you start moving again, the playback will continue.You can follow your progress on a map, but the commentary also gives you directions, so you don't need to be glued to your screen.They currently have seven walks online, each one lasting around one-and-a-half hours. On each tour there are some well known and famous places, and great photo opportunities, but also some hidden gems tucked away for people to discover.The aim is to pick out the stories that bring a bit of Old Shanghai to life, and go a little bit deeper than the dry statistics there might be on the plaque on the outside of a building. 