Hey drama queens (and kings), we just received word that East West Theatre is casting stage actors for a double-bill of absurdist one-act plays. They need: more ›

From June 29th to July 3rd, 3rd Culture Theatre and East West Theatre are coming together to present The Odd Couple, a play of male camaraderie originally written by Neil Simon starring Jim Bennett, Charles Mayer and directed by Jonathan Geenen. more ›

Shanghai Repertory Theatre continues its theatrical year with Shakespeare's comedy of mistaken identity Twelfth Night. An entirely entertaining show that is sure to coax out a few laughs with some stand out performances from a talented cast, the show has been shifted from its Shakespearean era to the eve of World War II. This is reflected in the songs and the costumes but otherwise remains largely unreferenced. The plot unfolds with continued hilarity and the cast are perfectly suited to their roles. Count on SRT regular Laurie Padgett Fralick to steal the show even as one of the support characters. They've added a bit of musicality to the classic Shakespearean drama via her vocals, creating some of the most memorable highlights of the night. Tickets do however cost 200 kuai, with pre-sale tickets costing 180. If you have the money to spend then this play is definitely worth going to see and will make for an entertaining evening. This said, considering that the Jue Festival is now in full swing, there is plenty to see at a much better price. The play lasts for 2 and a half hours and starts at 8 o'clock. But be sure to get there early, because lord knows nothing breaks down the "fourth wall" more than a stooping, beer-toting man running across the stage. more ›

After wrapping its successful production of the Irish play, The Cure, Shanghai Repertory Theater is continuing its spring season with one of Shakespeare's best-known comedies - Twelfth Night. Twelfth Night (or What You Will) premieres this Thursday at 8pm and will be followed by daily shows until April 3rd (except on March 28). more ›

This winter, Shanghai Repertory Theater brings one of Hans Christian Anderson's most well-loved fairy tales to life with their newest dramatic piece, The Snow Queen. Adapted for the stage by Arran Hawkins and Natasha Portwood, The Snow Queen tells the story of two child best friends, Kay and Gerda. When Kay is stolen away by the Snow Queen, Gerda embarks on a long search encountering robbers, royalty, a sorceress, and more in order to bring her best friend back home. more ›

We don't know what prompted a bunch of people to reenact the seminal video game, Super Mario Bro.s, but we're glad they did. Live Mario runs through pipes, snags a mushroom to grow bigger, hits a star to become invincible and jumps for the flag. The only thing missing: someone from the Mushroom Kingdom to tell him "Thank you Mario, but our Princess is in another castle." more ›

Screw Shakespeare and forget that Chinese opera business - right now, preparations are underway to bring a sing-song version of Karl Marx's Das Kapital to the Shanghai theater. more ›

Eriksson) would rather watch rainbows and musicals than be at school and is infatuated with his athletic classmate and neighbour Ste (Derek Kwan) who has to deal with a drug-dealing brother and abusive, alcoholic father at home. Their sassy neighbour Leah (Sophie Lloyd — formerly fashion editor of SH Mag) has been kicked out of every school in the area, has a drug problem and can't stop listening to her mom's Cass Elliott records. Meanwhile, Jamie's feisty mother Sandra (Christy Shapiro) juggles her job as a barmaid and her ever-changing string of lovers, the latest of whom is Tony (JP Lopez) who is younger than her and a neo-hippie. more ›