Dec 23-24: The Nutcracker (SGT Version)
A former principal dancer of the Royal Ballet and former Artistic Director of English National Ballet, renowned choreographer Derek Deane continues his successful collaboration with the Shanghai Ballet on this rendition of The Nutcracker. The Shanghai Opera House Orchestra accommodates.
Dec 23-24, 7.15pm, RMB80-680. Shanghai Grand Theater.
Until Dec 25: X-Tree
After hosting the Kissmass tree three years in a row, Xintiandi welcomes this new impressive 3D light installation that is inspired by the French designer studio’s concept of promoting environmental protection. The 25-meter tall installation mixes metal material with LED lights, visual projections and electronic music for a futuristic holiday celebration. Each night there will be a Christmas light show on stage.
Until Dec 25, free entry. Xintiandi South Lane Plaza, see event listing.
Dec 28-Jan 1: Slava's Snowshow
This award-winning show has thrilled audiences across 80 countries with its joyous dream-like world. The show famously finishes with a breathtaking blizzard that literally leaves audiences knee deep in snow.
Dec 28-Jan 1, 7.30pm (3pm on Sat-Sun), RMB50-580. Shanghai Poly Theatre.
Dec 31-Jan 3: Leo
This Edinburgh Fringe Festival Award winning show has dazzled crowds across the world bending the rules of gravity and genre. Dancer, actor, trampolonist, gymnast, clown and show creator Tobias Wagner will bend the audience’s mind mixing live performance and video projection that will have you wondering which way is up and which way is down.
Dec 31-Jan 3, 7.15pm, RMB100-500. Huangpu Theater. 780 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Guangxi Bei Lu 南京东路780号, 近广西北路
All Month: Zootopia Mall Exhibition
Trendy shopping mall The Place has teamed up with Disney for the first Zootopia-themed in-mall exhibition in town. The show recreates classic scenes from the second-most popular film in China of 2016. Besides interactive displays, film fans can apply for an exclusive visa to Zootopia with official Disney approval.
All month, 10am-10pm, free entry. The Place.
Until Jan 8: Cookin’ Nanta
The longest-running show in South Korean history mixes comedy with traditional samul nori rhythms. Set in a kitchen where three cooks are furiously attempting to prepare a wedding banquet while dealing with the buffoonery of their bosses’ nephew, Cookin’ Nanta mixes acrobatics, comedy, magic tricks and audience participation to great effect. It has been performed in 18 countries including a 2004 run on Broadway.
Until Jan 8, 7.30pm and 2pm weekend matinees, RMB80-1,080. ET Space, 433 Yan’an Dong Lu, by Xizang Lu 延安东路433号, 近西藏路 (5046 2471, 247tickets.cn)
