The Peacock Dance Drama
Time: 7:30 p.m., Feb. 23
Venue: Suzhou Bay Grand Theatre苏州湾大剧院
Tickets: RMB1080/880/680/480/280/80 yuan
The drama captures the quintessence of the dance by Yang Liping, a world-famous Chinese dancer, and shows the magical peacock world of spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
William and I Drama
Time: 7:30 p.m., Feb. 24 and 25
Venue: Changshu Grand Theatre常熟大剧院
Tickets: RMB380/280/180/80 yuan
William and I is an original drama about the life of William Shakespeare.
Little Pillow Doesn’t Sleep Children’s Play
Time: 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Feb. 25 and 26
Venue: Suzhou Bay Grand Theatre苏州湾大剧院
Tickets: RMB200/150/120 yuan
The play puts scenes of life familiar to all families on the stage, becoming a brand new experience for both children and parents.
Castle in the Sky Hayao Miyazaki & Joe Hisaishi Classic Anime OST Concert
Time: 7:30 p.m., Feb. 25
Venue: Taicang Grand Theater太仓大剧院
Tickets: RMB480/380/280/180 yuan
The concert will give the audience a chance to enjoy the scores written by Joe Hisaishi and experience the wonderful moments in Hayao Miyazaki’s films.
Shen Wenyu Piano Concert
Time: 7:30 p.m., Feb. 26
Venue: Suzhou Culture and Arts Centre文化艺术中心
Tickets: RMB680/480/380/280/180/100 yuan
Shen Wenyu is the youngest prize-winner of Queen Elisabeth Competition, first-prize winner at the Rachmaninoff International Piano Competition, and has won prizes at many other international piano competitions.
The 5th Tongli Orchid Exhibition & The 14th Wujiang District Spring Orchid Exhibition
Time: Feb. 20 to 26
Venue: Retreat & Reflection Garden (opening hours: 8 a.m.-5:15 p.m.) 退思园
Tickets: RMB100 yuan
The exhibition will display both traditional and modern exhibits.
The Quill is Mightier Than the Sword A Duo Exhibition by Liang Shaoji and Yang Jiechang
Time: Feb. 17 to June 11
Venue: Museum of Wu吴文化博物馆
The exhibition delves into the history of Wuzhong, the traditions of Chinese literati, and the contemporary value of Chinese cultural heritage through various installations.
The Art World of Lu Xun Exhibition of Cultural Relics from Beijing Luxun Museum
Time: Feb. 17 to Apr. 16
Venue: Changshu Museum常熟博物馆
Over 120 pieces/sets of cultural relics from Beijing Luxun Museum are exhibited to showcase the colorful art collection and spiritual world of Lu Xun.
Go Travelling Illustration Exhibition
Time: Feb. 7 to Mar. 26
Venue: Taicang Library太仓图书馆
Illustrations created by 50 well-known young illustrators are on display. Kids can embark on a wonderful journey immediately.
The Son
Director: Florian Zeller
Stars: Vanessa Kirby, Hugh Jackman, Anthony Hopkins
Genres: Drama
Release Date: Feb. 24, 2023
Peter has his busy life with new partner Beth and their baby thrown into disarray when his ex-wife Kate turns up with their teenage son, Nicholas.
English Vinglish
Director: Gauri Shinde
Stars: Sridevi, Adil Hussain, Mehdi Nebbou
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Family
Release Date: Feb. 24, 2023
A quiet, sweet tempered housewife endures small slights from her well-educated husband and daughter every day because of her inability to speak and understand English.