Core Insights - The autumn international theater season is entering its third year, featuring 54 performances from 10 productions across Belgium, Germany, France, Japan, Belarus, and China at the YOUNG Theater from October to December [1] - The German Schaubühne Theater returns with two acclaimed productions, "Richard III" and "Michel Kohlhaas," set to premiere in Shanghai on October 31 and November 7, respectively [1] - "Richard III," directed by Thomas Ostermeier, reinterprets Shakespeare's classic with a focus on political intrigue and human desires, featuring renowned German actor Lars Eidinger in the title role [1][3] Production Details - "Michel Kohlhaas" is co-created by Simon McBurney and Annabel Arden, adapted from Heinrich von Kleist's novel, telling the story of a horse dealer seeking justice [3] - The YOUNG Theater enhances the audience experience through pre-show discussions, creative dialogues, and collaborations with local businesses during the autumn international theater season [3] - A discussion on November 5 will feature Thomas Ostermeier and Meng Jinghui, focusing on the creative concepts behind "Richard III" and the balance between tradition and experimentation in contemporary Chinese theater [3]

Core Points - The YOUNG Theatre has announced its 2025 autumn-winter performance season, featuring over 30 productions and 100 performances from September this year until the Lunar New Year in early 2024 [1][5] - The highlight of the season is the third "Autumn International Theatre Festival," showcasing 54 performances from 10 stage works from countries including Belgium, Germany, France, Japan, Belarus, and China [1][3] Group 1 - The opening performance of the "Autumn International Theatre Festival" is "The Bell and the Curse," created by Victoria, the daughter of Charlie Chaplin, and starring her granddaughter, blending magic, dance, circus, mime, and puppetry [3] - The German Schaubühne Theatre will present two major works: "Richard III," adapted by artistic director Ostermaier and starring actor Lars Eidinger, and "Michel Kohlhaas," in collaboration with British director Simon McBurney [3] - The Belarusian National Theatre will present "My Homeland" and "Towards Dusk," showcasing a different emotional narrative style compared to Western European theatres [3] Group 2 - The YOUNG Theatre's long-term partner groups will also present new works, including a new adaptation of "Pinocchio's Decision" by director Li Jianjun and "Crossing Mountains and Seas" by the Nine-Person Drama Troupe [5] - A newly established "Festival Carnival" section will feature diverse content, including the Xi'an Drama Troupe's "Chang'an Twelve Hours," a top British brass septet's "The Nutcracker," and the second part of the stage play "Fox Spirit Matchmaker" [5] - The YOUNG Theatre celebrated its third anniversary on the day of the performance season announcement, with a total of 699 performances and 275,000 offline audience members, of which 74% are under 40 years old [5] Group 3 - Future collaborations are planned between the YOUNG Theatre and Ruian KIC to integrate international performing arts resources with the youthful cultural scene of University Road [6] - A new space called "Mofang YOUNG Cube" has been launched, initially inviting "Fun Listening Comedy" blind box stand-up shows [6]