6 Creative Shows Your Kids Will L-O-V-E
April may be slowly drawing to a close, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! From funky tunes to incredible stage performances, Shanghai is rife with fun for all the family.
Hand in Hand International Children’s Music Festival
If your little ones love to groove along to some funky tunes, Hand in Hand International Children’s Festival should be penciled into your diary right now. The entire event is completely designed with the youngest music lovers in mind: adjusted sound levels to suit young ears, bilingual lyrics on screen, and interactive stage performances to excite! Over the next five years Hand in Hand will bring the coolest bands for kids from 10 countries to tour 100 cities throughout China. So, no matter your age, get ready to get up and dance!
Price: RMB 160-560
When: Sunday, April 29th 10am; Monday May 1st, 10am / 1pm
Where: Shanghai Art Theatre
Address: 466 Jiangning Lu, Jing,an
Live Animation Picture Book Theatre: You and Me and the Space Between
The island of Proud Circle springs a leak, and its people have to find a way to stop their home from disappearing! Adapted from the mind of Australia’s most accomplished children’s playwright, this wondrous tale of invention comes to life as part play and part picture book – a fantastic combination unfolding a magical tale.
Price: RMB 240-684
When: Until May 20th
Where: Art Space for Kids
Address: 1898 Gong He Xin Lu
The Ugly Duckling (Puppet Show)
A famous fairy tale, by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen, tells the story of personal transformation for the better through our favorite ugly duckling. A homely little bird, teased by others around him, who one day turns into a magnificent and beautiful swan. Your little ones will be cheering for joy at this little bird’s transformation.
Price: RMB 80-100
When: April 30th – May 1st
Where: Ciro’s Performing Arts Theater
Era – Intersection of Time
Inspired by a combination of traditional Chinese acrobatic arts and modern technology, Era – Intersection of Time is a show that will astound the entire family. This multimedia performance is a multimillion dollar acrobatic extravaganza featuring everything from Kicking Bowls, Hoop Diving and Jar Juggling to the Wheel of Life, Magic Water and more.
Price: RMB 150-700
When: Until May 8th
Where: Shanghai Circus World
Fireflies: Shadow Kingdom
Follow Alice through the rabbit hole on an adventure to wonderland; work together with Elsa to save the kingdom of ice and snow, or travel through a desert with Aladdin in search of a magic lamp. Performing vignettes from various cartoon worlds, Shadow Kingdom’s actors illustrate some of your kids’ most-loved characters and stories behind semitransparent screens for a dazzling and extraordinary show.
Price: RMB 80-999
When: May 9th – May 13th
Where: ET Space
Address: 433 Yanan Dong Lu
The Jungle Book
For over 100 years, The Jungle Book has been regarded as a classic story – one that we definitely all loved growing up. Now, back by popular demand, Earlybirds are bringing back this family show for those who live in the urban jungle of Shanghai with a bigger cast, new songs and dance!
Price: RMB 128-398
When: April 29th – May 1st
Where: Culture and Art Center
Address: 650 Xianxia Road
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