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Shakespeare, Shakespeare, wherefore art thou?
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ELEVEN stage programs presenting the works of Shakespeare highlight Shanghai Grand Theater’s new season.
As the best-known playwright in the Western world, Shakespeare’s works have inspired artists worldwide for centuries. To commemorate the 400th anniversary of his death, Shanghai Grand Theater has organized the “Falling in Love with Shakespeare” series for its 2015-2016 season. The Royal Shakespeare Company from Britain will anchor the series by presenting “Henry IV” (part one), “Henry IV” (part two) and “Henry V.” These three works are renowned to theater artists as amongst Shakespeare’s best plays as they examine British society, from the king to commoners.
“These plays by the Royal Shakespeare Company premiered in 2014 and 2015. It’s the first time these shows are being staged outside Britain,” says Wang Jie, a Shanghai Grand Theater employee.
The Shakespeare series will include dramas, dances, concerts and operas by artists from home and abroad. Manchester-based Halle Orchestra and Swizz L’Orchestre de la Suisse Romande will perform Shakespeare themed concerts, Geneva Grand Theatre Ballet will present a modern version of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and Shanghai Ballet is ready to stage “Hamlet” with choreography by Derek Deane.
Students from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama will present their theater work that they have adapted from Shakespeare’s “The Sonnets.”
Shanghai Grand Theater also plans to screen the high-definition version of the British National Theater’s “Hamlet” starring Benedict Cumberbatch, and The Metropolitan Opera’s “Macbeth.”
In addition to the Shakespeare series, the theater’s new season will continue its tradition of presenting overseas classics. This includes Komische Oper Berlin’s production of “The Magic Flute,” the WDR Symphony Orchestra’s “Complete Brahms” concert, Australian Ballet’s new production of “Cinderella” and Martha Graham Dance Company’s China premiere.
Shanghai Grand Theater has also expanded its support of traditional Chinese operas.
Classic operas like Kunqu Opera “The Peony Pavilion,” Yueju Opera “The Butterfly Lovers” and “The Dream of Red Mansion” will all be staged in the new season.
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