Core Insights - The 24th Shanghai International Arts Festival is ongoing until November 27, showcasing a variety of stage performances, including works from the Hong Kong Ballet and the National Theatre of China [1][2] Group 1: Event Highlights - The Hong Kong Ballet's "Carmina Burana" features a collaboration with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, presenting two works on November 14 and 15 at the Bank of Communications Arts Center [3][4] - The National Theatre of China's re-staging of Sartre's "No Exit" is directed by Cha Mingzhe and stars Hai Qing and Xing Jiadong, running from November 14 to 16 at the Shanghai Opera House [6][8] - The "ARTRA Self-Defined Art" initiative is linked with the 2025 Shanghai International Art Trade Week, enhancing the artistic atmosphere in November [2] Group 2: Performance Details - "Carmina Burana" explores themes of wealth, love, and desire, with choreography by Wei Cheng Tian, incorporating literary elements from Virginia Woolf's "Orlando" [5] - "No Exit" reflects on human choices in extreme situations, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Anti-Japanese War and World Anti-Fascist War [6][8] - The "ARTRA Self-Defined Art" features large-scale installations like "Pendulum" and immersive performances like "Cutting Line," showcasing interdisciplinary and cross-media collaborations [9][11] Group 3: Artistic Collaborations - "Pendulum," created by Australian choreographer Lucy Guerin and percussionist Matthias Schack-Arnott, combines dance, sound, and mechanical movement to explore themes of time and existence [11] - "Cutting Line," by Japanese media artist Takaya Shirō, utilizes advanced light and sound design to challenge perceptions, incorporating music from the late artist Ryuichi Sakamoto's final album [11]

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