West End musical 'The Choir of Man' makes its China debut
2025-09-10 to 2025-10-19
2025-09-10 to 2025-10-19The West End musical "The Choir of Man" made its China debut this week at the JUCE Shanghai Centre Theater, transforming the venue into a community pub complete with beer, music, and heartfelt stories.
Since its debut at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2017, "The Choir of Man" has received nominations for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Comedy in 2022 for its infectious style, as well as the Daegu International Music Festival Award.
Andrew Kay and Nic Doodson co-created and produced the musical, which boasts rousing pop tunes, a vivid cast of characters, and heartwarming stories.
Audiences receive their drinks before the start of the show.
The vocalists were as proficient with their musical instruments as with their singing capabilities, besides being top tap dancers.
They play a wide range of roles, including a jobless laborer, a reticent poet, a young man seeking love, and a veteran weathered by life's trials.
Their personal problems and inner ideas come together at "The Jungle," an Irish pub. As Doodson stated, "We aimed to break the stereotype that men must always be strong – they can be vulnerable, write poetry, and express their feelings through songs."
The show stars nine multi-talented actors.
What's most unique about "The Choir of Man" is that the audience can bring the beer or drinks they received before the show into the venue, perfectly recreating the laid-back vibe of the musical's West End performances.
The entire show is filled with audience interaction. Whether you're a fan of live bands, jazz, folk music, or a cappella, everyone can find their own delights in the performance.
As a bonus, ticket-holding audiences can enjoy discounts at 17 shops and establishments in the Jing'an, Huangpu, and Putuo districts.
Performance info
Dates: through October 19, 2pm/7:30pm
Tickets: 180-880 yuan
Venue: JUCE Shanghai Centre Theater 上海商城剧院
Address: 1376 Nanjing Rd W 南京西路1376号