That's Shanghai takes a look at the best events of the week:
May 25: Russell Howard
British comedian Russell Howard makes his Shanghai debut this week. He is currently in the middle of his 'Round the World' tour, with which he broke Frank Sinatra’s record for most consecutive shows at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Check out our interview with Howard here, and then catch his show at Shanghai Art Theater.
May 25, 7pm, RMB480. Shanghai Art Theater, see event listing.
May 25: Phazz
SHFT brings up-and-coming producer Phazz to Le Baron for a set of bedroomy bass music. As is usual with these Le Baron shows, entry is free, but you'll need to either be on the list or show up early looking hip in order to get in.
May 25, 10pm, no cover. Le Baron, see event listing.
May 25-26: Tao Dance Theater: 6, 7, 8
Tao
Dance Theater’s founder Tao Ye has wowed critics and redefined modern
Chinese dance with his experimental, minimalist choreography. The latest
pieces in his “Straight Line Trilogy” are 6, 7, and 8, which further
his exploration of movement with a dance devoted to the spine and live
music accompaniment by folk-rock composer Xiao He.
May 25-26, 7.30pm, RMB80-680. Shanghai Culture Square, see event listing.
May 25-June 3: Xintiandi Festival
This eclectic art and theater showcase from the Edinburgh Fringe Showcase returns to Shanghai for its second year, with 16 works from artist in China, the UK, France, Poland, Turkey and more. Highlights include an audio visual show called Van Gogh on Dark Water, Ebru Animation,a cappella group The Magnets and a digital dance performance called Digitopia.
May 25-June 3, all day, prices vary. Xintiandi, see event listing.
May 26-27: Les Ballets Eloelle
One of the world’s few all-male ballet companies, Les Ballets Eloelle features drag performances from an international cast of dancers, bringing a fresh comedic twist on many classic ballet tropes.
May 26-27, 7.30pm, RMB180-580. Majestic Theatre, see event listing.
May 26-27: Anna Karenina
The
Lithuania Ballet brings their rendition of Anna Karenina to Shanghai.
Renowned choreographer Anželika Cholina worked on the production, which
brings a modern dance sensibility to the classic tale of romance and
tragedy. See our feature on Anna Karenina here.
May 26-27, 7.15pm, RMB80-880. Shanghai Oriental Arts Center, see event listing.
May 27: ShanghaiPRIDE Theatre Festival II: Chinese Improvisational Theatre
This free show as part of ShanghaiPRIDE Theatre Festival 2017 brings together two of Shanghai’s largest Chinese improv teams, The Sesame Addicts from Zmack Shanghai and Jixingzhe Lianmeng, for a major showcase of impromptu comedy.
May 7, 8pm, no cover. Tiger Cafe, see event listing.
May 27: Immanu El
Swedish
post-rock band Immanu El comes to Shanghai as part of a China tour from
New Noise. Expect an atmospheric evening of brooding guitar and emotive
lyrics from the Gothenburg-based group.
May 27, 9pm, RMB120 presale, RMB150 door. MAO Livehouse, see event listing.
May 28: Dope Fiends
This Havana Club-sponsored party at Dope Shift offers free pina colada shots and tech-house beats by Kougar from Italy and Kepler from South Africa. The free booze is limited, so get there early.
May 28, 8pm, no cover. Dope Shifu, see event listing.
May 28: Xiongguan Zhang Struggles Album Release Concert
Guitarist Xiongguan Zhang relocated to Shanghai a year and a half ago, and has been working on a dark and atmospheric album inspired by the city’s music scene ever since. Catch the release show for the finished album, Struggles.
May 28, 9pm, RMB70 presale, RMB100 door. On Stage, see event listing.
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