Ballet dancers rehearse Swan Lake at Shanghai Grand Theatre on June 17, 2020. Photo: IC

Swan Lake - Ballet dance

Swan Lake is probably one of the most well-known ballet performances that has been celebrated by many fans all over the world. The Shanghai Ballet troupe, one of China's leading ballet troupes, is going to interpret the classic in Chengdu, Sichuan Province in the beginning of the New Year. 

The Shanghai Ballet troupe's first performance of this ballet classic premiered in 2015. It shows how the troupe has inherited and carried forward the pure style of classical ballet.

Audiences are sure to have their expectations met when they go to the show - The pas de deux of the Swan Princess and the prince, the relaxed and cheerful four little swans, the "black swan" pas de deux that showcases classical ballet techniques and other enthusiastic and cheerful representative dances. 

The most amazing thing today is undoubtedly the "Swan Ocean" composed of 48 white swan ballet dancers. The show is going to be a visual feast for people who love classic dance. 

Where: Sichuan Grand Theater, Chengdu 

When: January 12, 2022

Price: 180 Yuan ($28.32)


The Chemistry Show - Stage play

Have you been looking for a fun stage play for yourself or one you can see with your children? Well, the Chemistry Show is here as a nice option for you. 

The Chemistry Show was first performed on Broadway in New York in 2015, and has been performed for the past five consecutive years. 

Following in the footsteps of the Physics Show in China, the Chemistry Show is now here to get kids involved in a fun stage play that also provides them with nice scientific tips and knowledge. 

Based on more than 30 common chemistry experiments, Chemistry Show uses a humorous stage performance and a fun explanation of chemistry principles to show everyone the world of chemistry. 

The show is not just for kids, but also brings cheer to the whole family. While discussing the wonders of chemistry, audiences members will also be invited by Dr According to come on the stage and share their point of view.

Where: Chengdu International Theater, Chengdu 

When: January 22, 2022

Price: 82 Yuan ($12.90) to 987 Yuan ($155.30)


Ciao, Amore - Art exhibition

"All colors, lines, shapes, and textures become unusually real and distorted under the condensed emotions" - This is how artist Meng Deyu described his upcoming solo art exhibition in Beijing.

As a young artist, Meng's paintings carry certain nostalgic visual qualities, especially when it comes to his preferred colors like navy blue, maroon and fuscous painted patterns. He has done both figurative and abstract paintings within which you might probably grasps some kind of homage he has to masters like Francis Bacon and Cy Twombly. 

Where: Tong Gallery+ Project, 798 art district, Beijing

When: Feburay 2, 2022

Price: Free entry