Revel's World of Shakespeare will take the stage at the Shangyin Opera House from Aug 16 to 18, under the guidance of Joseph Graves, renowned US theater director and Shakespeare expert.

A poster for Revel's World of Shakespeare. [Photo/WeChat account: xuhuilvyou]

As a tribute to the English poet, playwright, and actor William Shakespeare, this production commemorates its 20th-anniversary celebration.

The play begins with a simple setup consisting of a table, two chairs, a portrait of Shakespeare, and an entire collection of his works. Graves, known for his profound understanding of Shakespearean literature, brings to life a narrative that weaves together the story of a young Graves and his encounter with the charismatic yet troubled headmaster at a British boarding school, where Shakespearean education was imparted with fervor and indulgence.

Graves immerses himself in the headmaster's world of Shakespeare which is full of love, passion, poetry, regret, and profound emotions during moments of confusion, innocence, shame, and determination. Graves' self-written, self-directed, and self-acted performance tells a beautiful, humorous, poignant and sincere story of inner turmoil, guilt, extreme love, and loss in a classic literary style, culminating in a journey towards reconciliation, acceptance, and the bittersweet embrace of memories.

Tickets for the performance are priced at 480, 280, 180, and 80 yuan ($11-66). The Shangyin Opera House offers electronic tickets for direct entry, and guests can exchange them for physical tickets at the box office during the show if they wish to keep them as souvenirs.

The show times are as follows: Aug 16 (Friday) at 7:30 pm, Aug 17 (Saturday) at 2 pm, and Aug 18 (Sunday) at 2 pm, with a running time of approximately 85 minutes.

Audience members are advised to carefully verify their payment information before purchasing, as tickets are non-refundable.

For more information and ticket reservations, please scan the following QR code, visit the official website of the Shangyin Opera House at www.syoperahouse.com, or contact the box office directly at 021-2415-8158.

Source: Shangyin Opera House