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UK The Paper Cinema's Odyssey in Shanghai

Date: June 27 - 7:30 pm

Venue: Shanghai Grand Theater

Price : 50-300 yuan

Raging storms and supernatural forces prevail over one man's almighty quest to get home. Immerse yourself in a journey through the high seas, soak up the adventure and encounter danger and exhilaration. Homer's cornerstone of literature is vividly told with beautiful illustration and masterful puppetry. Cinematic projection and cunning tricks transform a suitcase full of cut out puppets into an array of living characters and striking landscapes. A silent film is created before your eyes, set to a captivating live score from exceptional musicians. The show is an interpretive live performance based on Homer's The Odyssey, using hand-drawn paper puppets that are brought to life through live cinema.