Shanghai is blessed with the ocean on one side and the waters of the Yangtze river on the other. Throughout history, this city has been well known in China due to its cultural and religious significance. Currently Shanghai is the heart of China’s economy and famous for its port, the Pudong skyline and most definitely the Grand Theatre.
Musicians, ballerinas, actors and dancers from all over the world, yearn to perform upon the glamorous platforms of the Grand Theatre. The opening of the Theatre in 1998 symbolized the revival of performing arts in China and its cultural bonds with the world. The most notable feature of the theatre is its style; the white cupped roof is the architect’s stroke of genius , and is said to denote Shanghai’s broad mindedness in appreciating the arts of the world.
The theatre consists of three halls, namely; the Lyric Theatre, the Drama Theatre and the Studio Theatre. The lyric theatre plays host to symphonies, ballets and musicals including acoustics. The drama theatre is meant to stage chamber music, while the studio theatre is for song and dance dramas as well as operas. All three of these are equipped with the very latest in technology and are capable of housing a considerable number of artists and audience members. They are also underpinned by the services of 12 rehearsal halls, make-up rooms, scene setting rooms, gymnasiums, banquet halls, car ports and cafes.
If you are a keen follower of theatrics and performing arts, this is one venue you would not want to miss.
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