Activities Shanghai

Dream in Peony Pavilion

Du Liniang and Liu Mengmei’s love story moves into contemporary dance, between dreams, gardens and painted space.

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Date and time
16 Oct 2026 · 19:30 · Finish time not announcedFrom CN¥180
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Shanghai Culture Square
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Why make time for it

Li Xing and Huang Jiayuan co-direct this adaptation of Tang Xianzu’s play. Sparse staging and imagery from Suzhou gardens frame a narrative crossing life and death. The work uses dance to revisit the text, so do not expect a conventional Kunqu performance of the original opera.

Practical details last checked 24 Sept 2026

Pick your moment.

All times are local to Shanghai (Asia/Shanghai).

16 Oct 2026
19:30 · Finish time not announced
Scheduled
17 Oct 2026
19:30 · Finish time not announced
Scheduled
18 Oct 2026
14:00 · Finish time not announced
Scheduled

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Shanghai Culture Square

597 Fuxing Middle Road, Huangpu, Shanghai

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597 Fuxing Middle Road, Huangpu

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