Activities Shanghai

The Assassins

Nie Yinniang’s story becomes a meeting of Peking opera, Kunqu and contemporary physical theatre.

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Date and time
14 Oct 2026 · 19:30 · Finish time not announcedCheck price
Location
STA Duanjun Theatre
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Why make time for it

The production follows an assassin’s movement toward independence against a fractured Tang-dynasty background. Martial movement, dance and digital imagery reshape the tale on a spare stage. It is a useful choice for audiences curious about how traditional performance forms can enter a new theatrical structure.

Practical details last checked 24 Sept 2026

Pick your moment.

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

14 Oct 2026
19:30 · Finish time not announced
Scheduled
15 Oct 2026
19:30 · Finish time not announced
Scheduled

Find your way.

STA Duanjun Theatre

630 Huashan Road, Jing’an, Shanghai

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