‘Flying Apsaras’

Drawing from the Dunhuang murals, the Chinese musical “Flying Apsaras” narrates the tale of protecting and preserving the ancient site in Gansu Province. Seamlessly blending iconic imagery from the Dunhuang murals — such as the enchanting flying apsaras and the mythical nine-colored deer — the stage production enriches the visual and thematic essence of the musical with profound cultural and historical significance.

Time: 8 p.m., May 24-26

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

Paganini Ensemble Vienna

The Paganini Ensemble Vienna, comprising Mario Hossen (violin), Marta Potulska (viola), Liliana Kehayova (cello), and Alexander Swete (guitar), will present a night of Paganini quartets.

Time: 7:30 p.m., May 24

Booking: WeChat account “szyyt_piao”

Venue: Shenzhen Concert Hall, Futian District (深圳音乐厅)

Metro: Line 3 or 4 to Children’s Palace Station (少年宫站), Exit D

‘Home’

“Home” is a physical play by Temper Theater in the U.K., narrating Imogen’s introspective journey to her childhood residence amid battling depression. The story is inspired by the personal experiences of director Finn Morrell, who founded Temper Theater in 2014.

Time: 8 p.m., May 25-26

Booking: WeChat account “juchengwangluo”

Venue: Nanshan Culture and Sports Center (南山文体中心)

Metro: Line 1 or 12 to Taoyuan Station (桃园站), Exit B

‘Home Sweat Home’

Choreographed and directed by City Contemporary Dance Company artistic director Yuri Ng, “Home Sweat Home” delves into identities and dialects—Cantonese, and Shanghai and Taishan dialects — summoning the essence of Hong Kong culture while embodying the sentiment “home is where the heart resides.” Premiered in 2021 in West Kowloon Cultural District, this operetta-style production encapsulates the spirit of home.

Time: 8 p.m., May 25; 3 p.m., May 26

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

Feng Mantian, Pu Cunxin

Renowned ruan master Feng Mantian will headline a traditional Chinese music concert, complemented by seasoned stage actor Pu Cunxin’s recitation of poems during the performance.

Time: 8 p.m., May 25

Booking: WeChat account “GuangmingArtCenter”

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

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

Quartet, choir

Quatuor Van Kuijk, comprising Nicolas Van Kuijk (violin), Sylvain Favre-Bulle (violin), Emmanuel François (viola) and Anthony Kondo (cello), will play a selection of French melodies transcribed for string quartet, as well as pieces by Debussy, Faure, Ravel, Poulenc and Satie. At another concert on the same night, The Little Singers of Paris will serenade audience members with French chansons and ballads from around the world.

Time: 8 p.m., May 25

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

Glintwine, ‘Swan Lake’

The Shenzhen duo Glintwine, comprising Yale University alumni Zhang Qiudi (vocal) and Pu Xiaobo (guitar), will perform original and foreign-language songs. Meanwhile, the Imperial Russian Ballet’s rendition of the timeless “Swan Lake” is poised to captivate audience members.

Glintwine: 8 p.m., May 25

Ballet: 3 p.m., 7:30 p.m., May 26

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