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The Family: Kunqu Opera

Ba Jin’s novel and the writer’s own life interweave in a Kunqu production about a family under pressure.

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Date and time
7 Nov 2026 · 19:30 · Finish time not announcedFrom CN¥80
Location
Wanping Theatre
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Why make time for it

Suzhou Kunqu Opera Theatre gives Juexin’s story a dual narrative that moves between the author and his characters. Yu Jiulin leads the cast. The production is a modern literary subject expressed through Kunqu, offering a different route into the form from its classical historical repertoire.

Practical details last checked 24 Sept 2026

Pick your moment.

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

7 Nov 2026
19:30 · Finish time not announced
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Find your way.

Wanping Theatre

859 Zhongshan South Second Road, Xuhui, Shanghai

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859 Zhongshan South Second Road, Xuhui

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