Activities Shanghai

Mr. Painted Hairnet: Min Opera

A late-Ming scholar’s refusal to abandon his principles becomes the centre of a Fujian Min opera.

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Date and time
27 Oct 2026 · 19:15 · Finish time not announcedCheck price
Location
Shanghai Oriental Art Center
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Why make time for it

The story follows Feng Sheng’s symbolic act of painting a hairnet while imprisoned. The production brings together different Min opera traditions, making it a chance to encounter a regional theatrical form in Shanghai. Both performances begin at 19:15 at Oriental Art Center.

Practical details last checked 24 Sept 2026

Pick your moment.

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

27 Oct 2026
19:15 · Finish time not announced
Scheduled
28 Oct 2026
19:15 · Finish time not announced
Scheduled

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Shanghai Oriental Art Center

425 Dingxiang Road, Pudong, Shanghai

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