Best bets

Jungle Book by Chapterhouse Theater Company Britain in Guangzhou

Date: Aug 9-10－8 pm

Venue: Guangdong Performing Arts Center Theater

Price: 50-200 yuan

In the magical Indian jungle a new arrival changes the animal kingdom forever. In this beautiful adaptation by award winning writer, Laura Turner, all your favorite animal characters are brought to life to create an enchanting and fun-filled musical show for children of all ages. Join Mowgli on his wonderful adventures with the lovable and wise Baloo the Bear, the powerful panther Bagheera, not to mention mischievous monkeys and the terrifying tiger Shere Khan! A guaranteed summer hit for all the family at some of the most beautiful gardens of the UK and Ireland.

A Talk Between Piano and Percussion: Yuja Wang & Martin Grubinger

Date: Aug 18－7:30 pm

Venue: National Center for the Performing Arts

Price: 100-580 yuan

Chinese pianist Yuja Wang is widely recognized for playing that combines the spontaneity and fearless imagination of youth with the discipline and precision of a mature artist. Regularly lauded for her controlled, prodigious technique, Yuja has been praised for her authority over the most complex technical demands of the repertoire, the depth of her musical insight, as well as her fresh interpretations and graceful, charismatic stage presence. Highlights of the current season include the premiere of Peter Eotvos' Speaking Drums－Four Poems for percussion solo and orchestra, Martin's debut with the National Symphony Orchestra Washington and a number of high-profile tours with the Wiener Philharmoniker, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic, Mahler Chamber Orchestra and the Camerata Salzburg among others, with performances throughout Europe.