New Happy Dad and Son
A Musical
Time: 7:30 pm, July 26 and 27
Venue: Zhangjiagang Poly Grand Theatre
Ticket Price: RMB380/280/180/100/30 yuan
This is a classical story of Happy Dad and Son will be brought on the stage. Through the new form, the musical is expected to bring a visual and acoustic feast for children and intertwine the amusing with the educational.
Address: Zhangjiagang poly Grand Theatre, 605 Renmin East Road, Zhangjiagang, Suzhou
La Traviata – The Opera
Time: 7:30 pm, July 27
Venue: Yinshan Lake Grand Theatre
Ticket Price: RMB180/100/50 yuan
A famous courtesan from the upper class of Paris falls in love with a young writer from an orthodox family, regardless of the gap between their status and secular ethics. However, a misunderstanding arises and nothing can repair the damage done to their relationship.
Address: Yinshan Lake Grand Theatre, No. 886 Qinghe Road, Wuzhong District, Suzhou
Carmen – The Opera
Time: 7:30 pm, July 28
Venue: Yinshan Lake Grand Theatre
Ticket Price: RMB180/100/50 yuan
Carmen is the last opera written by French composer Georges Bizet and was completed in autumn 1874. It has the highest performance rate across the globe.
Address: Zhangjiagang poly Grand Theatre, 605 Renmin East Road, Zhangjiagang, Suzhou
Little Jury
A Norwegian Interactive Play
Time: 7:30 pm, July 30;
10:30 am, 2:30 pm, 7:30 pm, July 31;
10:30 am, 2:30 pm, August 1
Venue: Dadao Comedy Theatre, Suzhou Culture, and ArtsCentre
Ticket Price: RMB320/240/180/100 yuan
It is the world’s first children’s play that is created, written, directed, and reviewed by children.
Address: Suzhou Culture and Art Center, No.1 Guanfeng Street, Wuzhong District, Suzhou
My Name Is Ding Xiang
Time: 7:30 pm, July 30
Venue: Taicang Grand Theatre
Ticket Price: RMB380/280/180/80 yuan
Ding Xiang was abandoned by her parents as a baby in 1910 and then adopted by Nanny Wu. As she grew up, she witnessed many scenes of misery as a result of poverty and oppression. Trying to find a solution to social oppression, Ding Xiang went to Soochow University and met her future husband Yuhong Le. They joined the Chinese Communist Party and began taking part in clandestine activities. Soon after their marriage, Ding Xiang was arrested and was then executed at Yu Hua Tai, leaving Le with endless grief.
Address: Taicang Grand Theater, 98 Shanghai East Road, Taicang, Suzhou
SZS Special 2021
Chamber Music of Tchaikovsky & Mendelssohn
Time: 7:30 pm, August 1
Venue: Jinji Lake Music Hall, 2nd Floor, Suzhou Culture and Arts Centre
Ticket Price: RMB180/100 yuan
The concert will play the representatives of chamber music in the Romantic Period. Souvenirde Florence, string sextet by Tchaikovsky, and string octet by Mendelssohn will be performed.
Address: Suzhou Culture and Art Center, No.1 Guanfeng Street, Wuzhong District, Suzhou
A Century of Portraits
Time: 9-12 am, 12:30-5 pm (no admission after 4 pm), July23-August 6 (closed on Monday)
Venue: No.1, 2, and 3 Exhibition Halls, Suzhou Art Museum
Ticket Price: Free of Charge
Note: Remember to make reservations online before visiting
Address: 2075 Renmin Road, Gusu District, Suzhou
teamLab Future Park
Time: July 15-November 21 (closed on August 16, September 13, and October 18)
Venue: Lawn Square, Suzhou Center (next to No.9 Entrance)
Ticket Price: Weekday Ticket: RMB108 yuan (for weekday use only), standard ticket: RMB138 yuan, family ticket (one parent and one child under 12): RMB588 yuan (valid during the whole exhibition period)
teamLab hosted their first large exhibition at Miraikan in 2015, which attracted over 500,000 visitors. After four years of arrangements and preparation, teamLab’s new project Future Park will make its debut in Suzhou.
Address: Suzhou center, Suxiu Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou
Key Animation Expo
Time: July 25-October 25
Venue: 1st Floor, Yinshan Lake Art Museum
Yinshan Lake Art Museum will host the “Key Animation Expo”, which features more than 400 original cartoon drawings and rare celluloid medium artworks including classic Disney animation films.
Address: Yinshanhu Art Museum, 299 Huanhu Road, Wuzhong District, Suzhou
Sniper
Director: Yimou Zhang, Mo Zhang
Stars: Yongsheng Chen, Yu Zhang, Yi Zhang
Genre: Drama, Action, War
In Theaters (China): July 30, 2021
Against the background of the war to resist U.S. aggression and aid Korea, the film showcases the bravery and devotion of Chinese soldiers.
Raging Fire
Director: Benny Chan
Stars: Donnie Yen, Nicholas Tse, Jeana Ho
Genre: Action, Crime
In Theaters (China): July 30, 2021
Chongbang Zhang (played by Donnie Yen) is a righteous cop who has solved many cases. One day, his past comes back to haunt him when his sting operation is attacked by a mysterious group of criminals led by Gang’ao Qiu (played by Nicholas Tse), his former protégé…