Introduction of recent events

Stage

The Scholar and the Executioner

The play, created in 2006, has won many national awards. It tells the story of a scholar in the early 20th century. Unable to find his position in the rapid-changing social environment, he finds company with an executioner turned butcher. The two men, both dislocated by changing times, become soul mates.

7:30 pm, until July 25

Shanghai Dramatic Arts Center, 288 Anfu Road

021-6473-0123

120-200 yuan

Thunderstorm

The Shanghai Dramatic Arts Center will present a new production of the modern Chinese dramatic masterpiece, Thunderstorm, by Cao Yu. Thunderstorm tells the story of a family tragedy in the early 20th century. Led by the center's most acclaimed actors, including Zhang Xianheng and Song Yining, the play will provide a new reading to the story.

7:15 pm, Aug 19-22

Shanghai Dramatic Arts Center, 288 Anfu Road

021-6473-0123

100-200 yuan

Capital

Playwright Yu Rongjun, theatrical director He Nian and actor Xu Zheng have joined forces to create a play from Karl Marx's classic book, Capital. "The book proves relevant in China today where social resources are increasing, the economy developing and people's ideas are changing rapidly," said producer Yang Shaolin.

7:30 pm, Aug 19-29

Majestic Theater, 66 Jiangning Road

021-6473-4567

Exhibitions

Irish Memories

Contemporary Irish artists present a view of their homeland. Combining traditional art media with photography and collage, the artists provide a different view of Ireland.

Until July 31

Xuhui Art Museum, 1413 Huaihai Road M

Drifting

The exhibition features artist Jiang Zhenggen's abstract paintings done in the past few years. "Drifting" in this context depicts not only the illustration of space and time but also life and presents a solution to approaching urban solitude.

Until Aug 5

M Art Center, Building No 2, 50 Moganshan Road

021-6299-6210

Lecture

Wuxia

Acclaimed movie director Jia Zhangke and Oscar-award winning musician Tan Dun will hold a public dialogue on Wuxia - a genre of Chinese fiction concerning the adventures of martial artists set in ancient China. They will share their understanding of the genre with audiences.

7:30 pm, July 30

Shanghai Grand Theater, 300 Renmin Avenue

021-6386-8686

Free admission