‘And Then There Were None’

Lucy Bailey directs this English stage play based on Agatha Christie’s best-selling crime novel. It follows a group of strangers brought to a mansion off the coast of Devon, where, naturally, a series of murders begins to occur. Twists and turns keep audience members guessing until the very end.

Time: 7:30 p.m., May 9-12 (May 12 also at 2:30 p.m.)

Booking: WeChat account “PingShanTheatre”

Venue: Pingshan Theater, Pingshan District (坪山大剧院)

Metro: Line 14 to Pingshan Square Station (坪山广场站), Exit D1

‘Du Fu’

The dance drama “Du Fu,” directed by Han Zhen and Zhou Liya, promises to captivate audience members with a mesmerizing exploration of Tang Dynasty (618-907) poet Du Fu’s life and emotions. Through a fusion of ancient verses and contemporary dance, this production offers a transcendent journey through poetic epochs.

Time: 8 p.m., May 11-12 (May 12 also at 2:30 p.m.)

Booking: WeChat account “SZpolytheatre”

Venue: Shenzhen Poly Theater, Nanshan District (深圳保利剧院)

Metro: Line 2 or 11 to Houhai Station (后海站), Exit E

‘Pingtan Impression’

“Pingtan Impression,” directed by renowned Chinese dancer-choreographer Yang Liping, shines a spotlight on Pingtan, an island city located off the coast of Fujian. Interweaving various threads from the city’s traditional folk culture, the dance show offers a retrospective portrayal of the local marine heritage spanning thousands of years, employing innovative artistic expressions.

Time: 8 p.m., May 9-12 (May 12 also at 3 p.m.)

Booking: WeChat account “深圳滨海艺术中心”

Venue: Bay Opera of Shenzhen, Bao’an District (深圳滨海艺术中心)

Metro: Line 5 to Baohua Station (宝华站), Exit A

‘The Pioneers’

“The Pioneers,” presented by the Shenzhen Opera and Dance Theater, depicts the story of ambitious young individuals navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship. Over the course of the 150-minute opera, viewers are treated to familiar Shenzhen cityscapes shown on stage. Incorporating a blend of contemporary and pop music elements, the musical composition of “The Pioneers” hovers intriguingly between classical opera and operetta styles.

Time: 8 p.m., May 9-12

Booking: WeChat account “深圳大剧院票务在线”

Venue: Shenzhen Grand Theater, Luohu District (深圳大剧院)

Metro: Line 1 or 2 to Grand Theater Station (大剧院站), Exit C