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Shuttling between worlds of living and dead

Original musical 鈥淪oul Ferry Man鈥 is staging 12 performances in eight days at Yunfeng Theater.

Presented by Shanghai-based iMusical, the production is adapted from an online series of the same name. The first season of the series was broadcast through online streaming platform iQiyi in 2014, and its sequels have been popular.

The story centers on a group of rule keepers shuttling between the two worlds of yin (the nether world) and yang (the world of the living). Some are in charge of ferrying souls between the two worlds, while some bear conspiracies.

The production has drawn inspiration and involved cultural elements from the 4th-century BC Chinese classic text 鈥淪hanhaijing鈥 (Classic of Mountains and Seas), which is about fascinating mythical creatures in ancient China.

Stage settings and crossover music create a steampunk style.

鈥淪oul Ferry Man鈥 premiered in Shanghai at SAIC Shanghai Culture Square last December. Making a return after one year, the musical stars veteran stage actor Yu Yi.

Dates: December 30-31, 7:30pm; January 1-2, 2:30pm and 7:30pm

Tickets: 180-880 yuan

Venue: Yunfeng Theater

Address: 1700 Beijing Road W.


 

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