What's on at Xiamen's theatres

Happy Thursday, friends — another ticket-grabbing morning ahead, so here’s the rundown before you turn in. Two theatres, six shows, one honest take on each.

Minnan Grand Theatre 闽南大戏院

🎹 Chen Sa · Piano Recital — Sat 9 Aug, 19:30 · ¥80–480 One of China’s finest pianists — a two-time juror of the International Chopin Competition — with an all-new programme.

Honestly? I just hope Sa keeps coming back to Xiamen this often.

🎤 Laurent Ban · “Thousand Layers of Love” Tour — Thu 21 Aug The French musical-theatre star, live.

Already got mine. I went deep on the setlist and the music director, and as one friend dryly put it — “good thing there’s no Queen on the list.” Yeah… that’s actually a plus.

🎬 Italian Morella · Film-Music Concert — date on poster · ¥80 flat A cinematic live-score evening.

At a flat ¥80, the easiest yes on this whole list. If you only catch one and you’re new to it all, make it this — no language barrier, just the music.

Xiamen Tan Kah Kee Theatre 嘉庚剧院

🎶 Golden Voice Night · St. Petersburg Serenade Chamber Choir — Fri 24 Jul, 20:00 World-class harmony from Russia.

Let the voices connect the world.

👭 《她们》(They) · Stage Play — Fri–Sat 7–8 Aug, 20:00 Written by Wan Fang, directed by Wang Keran; ensemble cast led by Li Qinqin, Wang Jing, Wang Lejun and Zhang Yanqi.

Our correspondent went all the way to Tianjin last week to scout this one for you. If you’re open to a more abstract, experimental style, grab a seat — your own read on it is what’s most real.

🎵 《六个说谎的大学生》(Six Lying College Students) · Musical — Fri–Sat 14–15 Aug, 20:00 · early-bird from ~¥300 A workplace-mystery musical, adapted from Akinari Asakura’s hit novel.

Insider tip: stack the A-tier early-bird with the member price and it’s already down to ~¥300. Find a buddy, split a coupon, and it’s practically free — genuinely good value this round.

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Now go check the schedule and get some sleep. — 白