The Jungle Book: July 26-27 & 31
Acclaimed UK group Chapterhouse Theater bring their adaptation of the Rudyard Kipling classic to stages across China. Award-winning writer Laura Turner contributes the screenplay which includes a few new characters, with The Jungle Book wowing crowds across England and Ireland since its premiere three years ago. For more, check out our feature on The Jungle Book.
July 26-27 and 31, 7.30pm, RMB80-280. The Children’s Art Theatre of China Welfare Institute-Malanhua Theatre, see event listing.
July 28: Flea Night Market
Daliah’s vintage flea market is back again by popular demand. Bring the kiddos along to play on the slide and swings while you stock up on vintage items and originals from local designers.
July 28, 7pm, RMBTBA. Daliah, see event listing.
July 29: NBA Playzone Official Opening
While technically open already, the NBA’s first ever children’s playzone officially launches with this special event. While details haven’t been released, the NBA Playzone features 10 themed areas including a wild Mascot Training Zone that the young kids will love. Stay tuned for our preview of the NBA Playzone.
July 29, 10am-8pm, RMB200-239 (for one parent and one child). NBA Playzone.
July 29-31: Cybertron Con
Transfomers has set numerous box office records in China but the world’s only official Trasformers con has a bit of a more old school feel. Peter Cullen, voice of Optimus Prime in the original cartoons, will sign autographs while fans will be dazzled by the vast number of toys, memorabilia and special attractions (including life-size Autobots and Decepticons) on site.
July 29-31, 9am-6pm, RMB70. Shanghai MART.