Letters, an imagined muse and a dangerous secret bring writers’ lives together in wartime Shanghai.
Entry with a paper ticket only.
A young editor’s letters under an invented woman’s name become a dying novelist’s inspiration. After the novelist’s death, the threatened publication of their correspondence draws the editor into the hidden story of a literary circle. The Chinese adaptation relocates the Korean musical to 1940s Shanghai, with music by Park Hyun-sook and a book by Han Jae-eun, directed by Gao Ruijia, with choreography by Liu Ai. Performed in Chinese.
Cast (names transliterated)
Yu Xiaolin as Zheng Weilan; Shi Zheming as Jin Haiming; Cui Ener as Xia Guang; Fu Xiangan as Li Ling; Zhang Chen as Ding Ning; Shu Rongbo as Zhe Sheng; Zhu Jiapeng as Ma Kefan.
Casting may change on the day.
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Entry timing follows the arrangements at the venue.
There is no luggage storage. Keep your belongings with you and take care not to lose valuables.
You may enter the theatre building 90 minutes before performances or 60 minutes before arts education and similar activities. You may enter the auditorium 45 minutes before the performance.
One order must correspond to one identity document. The supported document is a Chinese resident identity card.
Children taller than 1.2 m require a ticket. Children 1.2 m tall or shorter are not admitted.
The Chinese version of Fans' Letters is an award-winning musical adapted from the acclaimed Korean original. Set in 1940s Shanghai, it tells a poignant story of literature, hidden identities, and the power of a single fan letter that changes the lives of several writers.
The Chinese version of Fans' Letters is a critically acclaimed adaptation of the Korean musical Fan Letter, which has gained widespread popularity since its Chinese premiere. Faithfully preserving the emotional depth of the original while incorporating Chinese theatrical aesthetics, the production has become one of China's most celebrated contemporary musicals.
Set in literary circles of 1940s Shanghai, the musical follows a young editor who becomes involved in the mystery surrounding the final correspondence between a renowned novelist and a gifted but enigmatic female writer. As long-buried secrets emerge, the story explores the complicated relationships between authors and their readers, the sacrifices made in pursuit of artistic success, and the emotional cost of fame.
Combining a lyrical original score, elegant staging, expressive choreography, and richly detailed period costumes, the production creates an intimate theatrical experience that captures both the glamour and uncertainty of wartime Shanghai. The musical examines themes of creativity, identity, ambition, friendship, admiration, and the enduring influence of literature, delivering a heartfelt and emotionally resonant performance.
1 Lvxin Road, Tongzhou District, Beijing (北京市通州区绿心路1号院)
