Theater YOUNG's "Autumn Is" International Theater Season will gather 10 international stage productions from six countries, with some making their Asian or even world debuts.
The opening performance "Bells and Spells" (October 24-26) was created by Charlie Chaplin's daughter Victoria Thierrée, starring the legendary British filmmaker's granddaughter Aurélia Thierrée.
Meeting Shanghai audiences for the first time, the show combines multiple art forms, including magic, dance, circus, mime, and puppetry, to tell the story of a girl with kleptomania.
"Bells and Spells" was created by Charlie Chaplin's daughter Victoria Thierrée.
Schaubuhne Berlin is making a return to Theater YOUNG with two works – "Michael Kohlhaas" and "Richard III."
British director Simon McBurney joins hands with the Germany troupe for "Michael Kohlhaas," which will make its Asian debut on October 31 at the theater.
"Richard III" stars celebrated actor Lars Eidinger, unfolding a gripping story of ambition, betrayal, and downfall from November 7 to 9.
The Republican Theater of Belarusian Drama's "My Homeland" will be performed on November 27-30.
The Republican Theater of Belarusian Drama is bringing "My Homeland" and "Evening." Both works will make their Asian debuts.
"Tangent," created by renowned Japanese visual artist and theater director Shiro Takatani, features tracks from music maestro Ryuichi Sakamoto's final album "12." Meeting Chinese audiences for the first time on November 14 and 15, the show has been included in the 2025 China Shanghai International Arts Festival's ARTRA section.
Three works will be presented at Theater YOUNG's Green Box, namely the world premiere of "A Surrealist Conference" by French troupe Mots de tête, "Handle with Care" by Belgium's Ontroerend Goed, and Hong Kong director Edward Lam's "Constellations."
Shiro Takatani's "Tangent" features music tracks by Ryuichi Sakamoto.
Apart from "Autumn Is," Theater YOUNG's new performance season will also provide a stage for popular domestic troupes and young creators. Those interested can visit the theater's official WeChat account "THEATREYOUNG" for more information.
If you go:
Venue: Theater YOUNG
Address: 1155 Kongjiang Rd, Yangpu District 杨浦区控江路1155号