‘The Ship of Theseus’

This weekend, young Chinese dancer Hu Shenyuan will premiere his latest modern dance show “The Ship of Theseus.” “The Ship of Theseus” is a thought experiment that raises the question of whether an object that has had all of its components replaced remains fundamentally the same object. Theseus was the mythical Greek founder-and king of Athens, and the question was raised by ancient philosophers.

Time: 8 p.m., April 22

Tickets: 80-680 yuan

Booking: WeChat account “GuangmingArtCenter”

Venue: Guangming Culture and Art Center, Guangming District (光明区光明文化艺术中心)

Metro: Line 6 to Fenghuang Town Station (凤凰城站), Exit B

‘Writing in Water’

The high-definition live recording of the Chinese drama “Writing in Water” will be shown with English and Chinese subtitles. Created by Chinese theater director Stan Lai with a cast that includes renowned TV host He Jiong, the comedy tells the story of He Shi, who comes across a mysterious little girl and then embarks on a spiritual journey that enables him to experience life on a far more essential and rewarding level. Lai wrote the play in the hopes that it could bring some positive energy to people living in the city.

Time: 3 p.m., April 23

Tickets: 99 yuan

Booking: WeChat account “PingShanTheatre”

Venue: Pingshan Theater, Hekang Road, Pingshan District (坪山区荷康路坪山大剧院)

Transport: Take the high-speed rail from Shenzhen North Station to Pingshan Station and then take a taxi

Qilililith’s ‘Wonderland’

Chinese illustrator Qilililith (Zhao Qili) is exhibiting her illustrations and sculptures inspired by Lewis Carroll’s timeless tale ”Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland“ at an exhibition running until Friday. Qilililith captures the peculiar, over-the-top characters of the wonderland, incorporating mood and humor into highly detailed illustrations. She sees her own life experiences reflected in Alice’s adventures, seeking to present the curiosity and wonder of childhood, the nonsense of the adult world, and the special experience of reading Alice.

Venue: UpperHills, Futian District (福田区深业上城)

Metro: Line 10 to Donggualing Station (冬瓜岭站), Exit A