PlaysconcertsforChildrensDayMay31June2

From: Shenzhen Daily

Updated: 2019-05-30 19:05

This weekend, a string of children’s plays and concerts will be shown in town. Tickets can be purchased through WeChat Wallet.

Xinqiao Cultural and Art Center 新桥文化艺术中心

‘Flight School’

It’s the first day of Flight School and a penguin has the soul of an eagle. Commissioned by Vital Theater Company, the Chinese play is based on the book by Lita Judge.

Time: 10:30 a.m., 3 p.m., June 1

Tickets: 40-160 yuan

Add: 29 Gongyuan Road North, Bao’an District (宝安区公园北路29号)

Metro: Line 11 to Shajing Station (沙井站), Exit C

Nanshan Cultural and Sports Center 南山文体中心

‘Cats Chasing Dreams’

Eight cats, with different characters and dreams, gather under the moon to make wishes, since they believe that when the moon is full, their dreams will come true. But a naughty cat ruins their centuries-old ritual. Will their dreams ever finally come true?

Time: 10:30 a.m., June 1

Tickets: 80-200 yuan

‘Peppa Pig’

Peppa gets ready to go on an exciting trip to the woods with her friends. Although it’s raining, there are still lots of muddy puddles to play in. The Chinese version of the British show is dynamic and engaging for families.

Time: 10:30 a.m., 3 p.m., June 1-2 (June 1 also at 7 p.m.)

Tickets: 80-480 yuan

‘Flight School’

The Chinese play is based on the popular book by Lita Judge.

Time: 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m., June 2

Tickets: 80-200 yuan

Add: 2106 Nanshan Boulevard, Nanshan District (南山区南山大道2106号)

Metro: Line 1 to Taoyuan Station (桃园站), Exit B

Shenzhen Library 深圳图书馆

Guzheng concert

Shenzhen students from various schools will play guzheng pieces. Entry is free. Guzheng is a Chinese plucked string instrument with a more than 2,500-year history.

Time: 7-9 p.m., May 31

Add: 2001 Fuzhong Road 1, Futian District (福田区福中一路2001)

Metro: Line 3 or 4 to Children’s Palace Station (少年宫站), Exit D

Huaxia Art Center 华夏艺术中心

‘Martha’

Martha lives alone by the sea. She is stubborn and highly independent. One day she has an unexpected visitor and from then on her life is never the same again. Commissioned by Catherine Wheels in Scotland, the Chinese version of the show tells a moving story about friendship and trust.

Time: 10:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m., June 1

Tickets: 180 yuan

Add: 1 Guangqiao Street, Nanshan District (南山区光侨街1号)

Metro: Line 1 to Overseas Chinese Town Station (华侨城站), Exit A

Shenzhen Poly Theater 深圳保利剧院

‘The Underwater Bubble Show’

Combining acrobatics, miming, magic and modern technologies, “The Underwater Bubble Show” explodes in bubbles, confetti and streamers. The Brinum-X Entertainment Company from Latvia describes the show as “Cirque du Soleil meets giant bubbles.”

Time: 10:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m., June 1-2

Tickets: 100-580 yuan

Add: Intersection of Wenxin Road 5 and Houhaibin Road, Nanshan District (南山区后海滨路与文心五路交界处)

Metro: Line 2 or 11 to Houhai Station (后海站), Exit E

Shenzhen Theater 深圳戏院

Black light theater

Black light theater is a theatrical performance style characterized by a darkened stage and UV light paired with fluorescent costumes to create intricate visual illusions. The technique with the expressive artistry of dance, mime and acrobatics of the performers is able to create remarkable scenes.

Time: 9:30 a.m., 11:20 a.m., 2 p.m., June 1-2

Tickets: 40-180 yuan

Add: 1 Xinyuan Road, Luohu District (罗湖区新园路1号)

Metro: Line 1 or 3 to Laojie Station (老街站), Exit H

Longgang Cultural Center 龙岗文化中心

‘Little Wizards’

In a small town, there’s a weird old man who doesn’t like anything until one day little wonders start happening in his life. Varna State Puppet Theater from Bulgaria will present a story about love and our wish to change the world.

Time: 10:30 a.m., 3 p.m., June 1

Tickets: 100 yuan

Add: 8308 Longxiang Boulevard, Longgang District (龙岗区龙翔大道8308号)

Metro: Line 3 to Longcheng Square Station (龙城广场站), Exit D

Shenzhen Cultural Hall 深圳文化馆

‘A Penguin’s Polar Bear Father’

A penguin accidentally arrives at the North Pole and then is taken care of by a polar bear. He makes friends with other little creatures in the North Pole. However, he doesn’t know that he and his polar bear father are being manipulated by his uncle.

Time: 10 a.m., 3 p.m., June 1-2

Tickets: 80-120 yuan

Add: 95 Yannan Road, Futian District (福田区燕南路95号)

Metro: Line 2 to Yannan Station (燕南站), Exit C

Shenzhen Grand Theater 深圳大剧院

Western classical music

Shenzhen Grand Theater’s philharmonic orchestra will present Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf” and Mozart’s “Flute Concerto No. 1.”

Time: 8 p.m., June 1

Tickets: 100-280 yuan

Add: Shennan Road East, Luohu District (罗湖区深南东路)

Metro: Line 1 or 2 to Grand Theater Station (大剧院站), Exit D

Shenzhen Concert Hall 深圳音乐厅

‘The Blue Planet’

Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra will present scores from BBC’s documentary “The Blue Planet.”

Time: 5 p.m., May 31

Tickets: 50-380 yuan

Children’s concert

Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra will also present a concert for children.

Time: 7:30 p.m., May 31

Tickets: 50-880 yuan

Buzz Brass

Canadian brass quintet Buzz Brass will present two hilarious concerts.

Time: 3:30 p.m., 8 p.m., June 1

Tickets: 80-380 yuan

Free cello concert

A group of Shenzhen cellists will play easy-listening tunes. Audience members should claim free tickets on Shenzhen Concert Hall’s WeChat account: szyinyuet.

Time: 3 p.m., June 2

Add: Intersection of Hongli Road and Yitian Road, Futian District (福田区红荔路和益田路交汇处)

Metro: Line 3 or 4 to Children’s Palace Station (少年宫站), Exit D