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FANCL Arts Center

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The FANCL Arts Center, formerly known as Yihai Theater, is situated at the junction of Jiangning Road and Wuding Road in Jing'an district.

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An exterior view of the FANCL Arts Center. [Photo/WeChat account of FANCL Arts Center]

Renovated in January 2020, the center features two theaters — a large one accommodating 1,038 guests and a smaller one hosting 500. The venue offers cutting-edge amenities such as a fully automated mechanical stage, top-tier sound systems, and a seating layout ensuring proximity to the stage from every angle.

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The FANCL Arts Center hosted the China debut of the Three Phantoms production in January 2020, showcasing Broadway musical stars Earl Carpenter, John Owen-Jones, and Jeremy Secomb. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The FANCL Arts Center aims to be a premier destination for musical productions, nurturing local and international talent. It plans to introduce a diverse range of musicals while supporting the development of original Chinese productions.

The venue also hosts plays, lectures, exhibitions, and charitable events to enrich the cultural landscape of Jing'an district.

Address: No 466 Jiangning Road, Jing'an district

Box office hotline: 021-6256-8282

 

Sources: WeChat account of FANCL Arts Center at "yihaizhiyou", zhoudaosh.com, chinadaily.com.cn

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