Shanghai Poly Grand Theater kicks off diverse new season

Ma Yue

SHANGHAI Poly Grand Theater, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary, raised the curtain of its new perfor-mance season earlier this month. as planned, 36 stage productions in 73 performances will be presented through December.

Renowned choreographer and visual artist Shen Wei’s double bill “Folding” and “near the Terrace,” pre-sented by dancers from France, China and the United States on September 7 and 8, marked the start of the new performance season.

“Folding” and “near the Terrace” are Shen’s avant-garde classics.

After more than two decades, Shen restaged the classic works in Shang-hai, upgrading the stage setting, costumes and lighting.

The programs for the new season also cover music, drama and shows for children.

Brandenburgisches Staatsorchester Frankfurt, under the baton of Jörg-Peter Weigle, will give a concert on September 30 — Poly grand Theater’s 10th birthday.

Violin soloist Yang Tianwa will join the performance. French musical comedy “Sax” will meet audiences at the theater on October 27. The per-formance is dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France.

There are also dramas, musicals and acrobatic shows for children in October. Shanghai Dramatic arts Center’s “12 angry Men” will be per-formed on november 29 and 30.

“The Dream interrupted,” starring Chinese comedy star Chen Peisi and his son Chen Dayu, is returning to the Shanghai stage from December 5 to 8.

Those interested can follow the theater’s official Wechat account “ShPgT2014” for more information.