Hello Kitty, a famous Japanese cartoon character, invites Shenzhen to join her on a magical tour.

    The play “Oz’s Magic Kingdom” will be on show next month. Adapted from “The Wizard of Oz,” the play is a new adaptation of the classic story. Playing the role of Dorothy, Hello Kitty fights evil witches, rescues dwarves and makes lots of friends — the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion all join her on her journey through the Land of Oz. Going through all kinds of hardships, she finally meets the Wizard of Oz and asks him to send her back home.

    Time: Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 1-2 also at 3:30 p.m.

    Tickets: 120-580 yuan

    Venue: Shenzhen Children’s Palace, intersection of Hongli Road and Jintian Road, Futian District (福田区红荔路和金田路交汇处深圳少年宫)

    Metro: Longgang or Longhua Line, Children’s Palace Station (少年宫站), Exit B

    (Yu Jinhang)