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Art Beat in January

( China Daily ) Updated: 2016-01-06 07:42:11

Shanghai

Novel adapted

French author Francoise Sagan's novel Bonjour Tristesse (Hello Sadness) has been adapted into a modern theater production by Meng Jinghui. It is a one-person show that stars Huang Xiangli, an actress and musician who had earlier done a successful monologue production of Stefan Zweig's Letter from an Unknown Woman, also written and directed by Meng. This is the first time Bonjour has been made into a play.

7:30 pm, through Jan 17. Yihai Theater, 466 Jiangning Road, Jing'an district. 021-6256-0606.

Ballet from Paris

Art Beat in January

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Paris Opera Ballet will present two gala performances in the city. Besides highlights of classical ballet, such as Swan Lake and Manon, the program will also include modern pieces from the company's repertoire. The leading etoiles are Ludmila Pagliero and Karl Paquette.

7:15 pm, Jan 15-16. Shanghai Oriental Art Center, 425 Dingxiang Road, Pudong district. 021-6854-1234.

Ensemble of swans

Art Beat in January

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Shanghai Ballet will present two performances of Swan Lake. The production choreographed by British artist Derek Deane has just completed a tour in 26 cities of the Netherlands. The spectacular production features an ensemble of 48 dancers.

7:15 pm, Jan 22-23. Shanghai Grand Theater, 300 Renmin Avenue, Huangpu district. 400-106-8686.

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