Step into a world where the boundary between performer and audience disappears.

The renowned Belgian avant-garde theater company Ontroerend Goed is set to bring their groundbreaking performance, Handle with Care, to the Theatre Young from Nov 13 to 29. This is not just a show; it's an invitation to explore the unpredictable and rediscover the magic of spontaneous human interaction.

In today's world, where technology shapes our lives with precision — social media curates our interests, and navigation apps predict our every move — we often miss the serendipity of chance encounters and the excitement of unscripted moments.

Handle with Care challenges this norm by offering a unique social experiment that defies conventional theater. Imagine a performance with no script, no actors, and no rehearsals. Even the creators have no idea what will unfold.

At the heart of it is a mysterious box, filled with unknown instructions, enigmatic objects, and limitless possibilities. Each night promises a distinct experience, as no two boxes reveal the same objects and no two audiences make the same choices.

One daring experiment hands the power to the spectators, who will collaborate to craft an unforgettable, one-time-only experience.

Marking its world premiere in October 2025, the performance will launch in over a dozen countries and regions, bringing this extraordinary concept to a global audience.

If you go

• When: Nov 13-15, 20-22, 27-29 at 7:30 pm; Nov 16, 23, 29 at 2 pm
• Where: Theatre Young at No 1155 Kongjiang Road, Yangpu district
• Duration: 60 to 90 minutes (no intermission)
• Ticket price: 200 yuan ($28.04)
• Ticket purchase: Available through the Theatre Young ticketing mini program (search for "YOUNG剧场微票务" in WeChat)
• Note: Performances start with a minimum of 25 attendees.

Source: Theatre Young