Chinese Culture Festival 2026: Dance Drama “Lady White Snake” by Shanghai Grand Theatre

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Synchronising the fluidity of ballet with the delicacy of Chinese dance, dance drama Lady White Snake constructs two spaces of the real and mental world, giving new vitality to the legendary tale. Under the artistic direction of renowned international ballet star Tan YuanYuan, the production transforms the thousand-year-old story into a spiritual exploration of a woman’s journey of self-discovery. Lady White, Xu Xian and Fa Hai in the original story are reinterpreted as the modern wife, husband and psychotherapist respectively, while Xiao Qing (Green Snake) embodies the untamed id in pursuit of selfhood. The innovative stage design blends oriental aesthetics with new technology, breathing new life into this compelling tale through a global lens.

Main Cast:
‘Moon’ Cast (12/6): Ao Dingwen, Wu Husheng, Tan Yimei, Song Yu
‘Luck’ Cast (13/6): Liu Sirui, Sun Jiayong, Wang Nianci, Su Hailu

The running time of each performance is approximately 2 hours including an intermission of 20 minutes.