Original Chinese musical explores the dark side of humanity

Yu Mingjia plays the leading role of a maths teacher in the musical [SHINE]
Yu Mingjia plays the leading role of a maths teacher in the musical [SHINE]
SHINE | 16-Aug-2022 | By Xu Wei

The Majestic Theater will present an original Chinese musical called “Interesting Theater Culture” next month. A season of 14 performances of the musical, based on a play by Russian playwright Lyudmila Razumovskaya, will be offered from September 1 to 11. The play, which will feature six original Chinese songs in various styles, tells a story about virtues and vices and explores the dark side of humanity.

On an ordinary evening, four young students visit their maths teacher with flowers and gifts to celebrate her birthday. But their real intentions for the safety box key are hidden under their innocent smiles. According to veteran theater director Luan Lan, the play is thought-provoking for its critical realism.  Date: September 1-11, Tickets: 180-1,080 yuan, Venue: Majestic Theater, Address: 66 Jiangning Rd.