Peeling back the skin of sad love affairs

• Source: Global Times
• [09:35 August 02 2010]
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Three Oranges' Love is the second production of Meng's five-year musical project.

The first production of the project Murder in the Hanging Garden, a musical mystery discussing "murder, death and people losing themselves in this ridiculous society," was performed 100 times last year and was well-received.

Three Oranges' Love's premiere in Beijing evoked some mild controversy. Some Chinese critics felt the new work was disappointing.

"It is not a musical in a strict sense because the music was used only as background or bridge instead of playing a leading role in the storytelling," wrote a critic in the Beijing Youth Daily.

"Meng is good at making musicals but he needs more time to practice and some more creative ideas."

Meng plans to have staged 100 performances of this show by the end of the year.

Shanghai fans will be waiting to see the musical - Meng has been drastically reworking the production since its opening in Beijing.

Date: From August 4 to 22, 7:30 pm,(closed on Monday)

Venue: Shanghai Drama Art Center

上海话剧艺术中心

Address: 288 Anfu Road 安福路288号

Tickets: 150 to 200 yuan

Call 6473-0123 or 6473-4567 for details