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銆€銆€A Chinese production of Richard III will be staged on Nov 2-4. Director Wang Xiaoying has combined his understanding of the Shakespearean classic with China's unique theatrical expression.

銆€銆€Wang, from the National Theater of China, participated in the Globe Festival in London last April, when artists from 37 countries presented Shakespeare plays in their respective languages.

銆€銆€Wang's version has adopted an ancient Chinese setting and costume design. The percussion music, performance styles and choreography are from traditional Chinese opera.

銆€銆€Its actors Zhang Dongyu and Zhang Xin have won much acclaim in London.

銆€銆€Richard III is one of the longest Shakespeare plays. The story focuses on the protagonist's power lust, which leads him to try to usurp the throne.

銆€銆€7:30 pm, Nov 2-4. Yihai Theater, 466 Jiangning Road, Shanghai. 021-6256-8282.