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This Paul Andreu-designed centre in Pudong has five circular halls that resemble a lotus
flower in full bloom. Three theatres - a Concert Hall, Opera Hall and a smaller Performance
Hall - all have superb sightlines, state-of-the-art acoustics and nature-inspired designer in-
teriors.
Shanghai Circus World
2266 Gonghexin Road, near Guangzhong Road; tel: 5665 3646
In the city's north, this modern arena with a revolving stage and digital water curtain, hosts
ERA: Intersection in Time
, a multimillion-dollar acrobat/circus show that runs daily.
Shanghai Concert Hall
523 Yan'an Road East; tel: 6386 2836;
www.shanghaiconcerthall.org
This venerable hall opened in 1930 as the Nanking Theatre, but in 2002 was relocated brick
by brick to a new location just over 50 metres away. The classically styled beauty, now with
better acoustics and a roomier stage, showcases a rich selection of performances year-
round.
Shanghai Conservatory of Music
20 Fenyang Road; tel: 6431 8542/6431 2157
Students are in the spotlight at the conservatory's He Lu Ting Concert Hall throughout the
semester, and performances are open to the public free of charge. Concert schedules vary
depending on the courses being offered, and on occasion, visiting musicians from Europe,
North America and Asia present performances together with their students.
Shanghai Culture Square
36 Yongjia Road; tel: 5461 9961;
www.shculturesquare.com
This massive underground theatre opened in 2011 in a park in the former French Conces-
sion. It stages mostly musical theatre and ballet performances.
Shanghai Grand Theatre
300 People's Avenue; tel: 6372 8702;
www.shgtheatre.com
Opened in 1998 in People's Park, Shanghai Grand Theatre has a striking design that is a
modern interpretation of a Chinese hall with upturned eaves that glow from within on theatre
nights. It has one of the biggest and best equipped stages in Asia, and plays host to extra-
vagant musicals such as
The Lion King
and
Cats
, while smaller performances are held in
cosier side theatres.
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