Taiwanese stage and movie actor, dancer Wu Hsing-kuo will bring his internationally acclaimed one-man play “King Lear” to Shenzhen.

    Adapted from Shakespeare’s most celebrated tragedies, the 120-minute “King Lear,” which premiered in 2001, is a combination of Beijing opera and classic Western literature. Wu transitions flawlessly between each character in this athletic and virtuosic telling of a tortured king’s descent into madness.

    Combining richly embroidered and colorful costumes, dazzling martial arts, contemporary dance, superb visual effects, and live Chinese music and song, Wu creates what The Guardian calls “One of the best blends of Eastern and Western techniques. In any language this is exciting theater.”

    Time: 8 p.m., Dec. 27

    Tickets: 100-480 yuan

    Reservation: 400-185-8666

    Venue: Nanshan Cultural and Sports Center, 2106 Nanshan Boulevard, Nanshan District (南山区南山大道2106号南山文体中心)

    Metro: Luobao Line, Taoyuan Station (桃园站), Exit B(SD News)