5 Greater Bay Area shows and concerts in June 2025 to see, from Broadway musical to dance
Fancy catching the many big acts that are taking to the stage in Shenzhen, Guangzhou and other Greater Bay Area cities?
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Launching this month is the Post's curated list of coming performances, all within easy reach of Hong Kong, with a focus on those likely to appeal most to an international audience.
1. Yang Liping's The Peacock
Dongguan Magnolia Theatre will stage Yang Liping's 2022 dance drama The Peacock. Yang, a celebrated contemporary dancer from China's Bai ethnic minority group, rose to fame in 1986 for choreographing and performing The Spirit of the Peacock.
The Peacock weaves together light and shadow and a rich tapestry of movement to create a surreal and visually breathtaking world. The performance captures the peacock's essence – the bird's agility, pride, delicate grace and resilience – while delving into profound themes of life, love, and liberation.
Dates: June 6-8, 2025
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Venue: Dongguan Yulan Grand Theatre, Hongfu Road, Dongguan, Guangdong
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