Japanese Shiki Theater Company will present the Chinese version of musical “The Cat Who Wished to Be a Man.”

Adapted from a children’s fantasy novel by Lloyd Alexander, “The Cat Who Wished to Be a Man” centers on Lionel, a housecat given the power of speech by the magician Stephanus. Lionel begs his master to turn him into a man. After many objections concerning the depravity of humans, Stephanus relents and the transformed Lionel begins his adventures with a journey to the town of Brightford. The mayor and his officers are plaguing Brightford with capricious rule and economic hardship. The mayor is especially covetous of the inn belonging to Gillian, with whom Lionel begins a rocky friendship. Lionel becomes entangled in the struggles of Brightford, and escalates the conflicts between the mayor and the people, while falling in love with Gillian as he becomes more human.

Time: 8 p.m., Oct. 6-7; 3 p.m., Oct. 7-8

Tickets: 100-380 yuan

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: Line 1, Taoyuan Station (桃园站), Exit B(SD News)