Where to go, what to do on January 4 in Shanghai

Russian State Ballet: The Nutcracker @ Shanghai Oriental Art Center

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a trip to your local theatre for a dazzling production of the most famous Ballet in the world - The Nutcracker. Russian State Ballet and Opera House is back for their annual tour with the vibrant, and enchanting full touring ballet production. The Nutcracker is an eternal seasonal favourite with snow flurries, sweets, princes, magic and love, brought together by this renowned Russian company. The Nutcracker continues to capture the hearts and imagination of different generations from all over the world. It is a truly captivating piece of theatre, a wonderful introduction to ballet for anyone who has never experienced it and retains its appeal for anyone who is familiar with it. 

🕒 7:15pm
💰 ￥80 - 880
📍 425 Dingxiang Road | 丁香路425号

Teatr Atofri: Flax @ Little Player Theater

This wonderful show for children takes us on a journey to beautiful fields and meadows. Be swept far away by this captivating performance complete with gorgeous melodies by theatre company Teatr Atofri. During the performance, flax fields change depending on the time of the day. Vocally improvised melodies are a background for flax images.

🕒 7:30pm
💰 ￥220 - 540
📍 100 Zunyi Road | 遵义路100号

Rock of Ages @ ET Space

Rock of Ages is a rock/jukebox musical, with a book by Chris D'Arienzo, built around classic rock songs from the 1980s, especially from the famous glam metal bands of that decade. The musical features songs from Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Steve Perry, Poison and Europe among other well-known rock bands. This show is in Chinese.

🕒 7:30pm
💰 ￥180 - 1,080
📍 433 East Yan'an Road | 延安东路433号

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