Britain’s second-largest city will host Shen Yun Performing Arts as they present the revival of traditional Chinese culture from Jan. 3 through Jan. 5 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Shen Yun will present an all-new production once again at The ICC Birmingham-Hall 1.
The New York-based performing arts company has become popular the world over since its inception in 2006, and Birmingham, a multicultural city, is no exception.
“I, as a parliamentarian, have been campaigning for a long time to bring to the world’s attention the forced organ harvesting that takes place in China and, of course, where Falun Gong practitioners have been particularly affected.”
Shen Yun’s dancers delighted the Birmingham audience.
Elizabeth Bailey said that she had never seen classical Chinese dance. “It’s something that we’ve not seen before. It’s so bright, it’s so colorful, so athletic and acrobatic, and has just beautiful moves.”
“My daughter loves to dance,” she said. “So it’s amazing to bring her to see this. She’s only 11, so it’s amazing to bring her.”
Henry Morison was inspired by Shen Yun’s hopeful message. “The stories are good stories of suffering, stories of striving, stories of endeavor and beauty.”
“There is a softness and sweetness to it,” he added. “The colors, the beauty, and the elegance gives you a cozy feeling. It’s wonderful, it’s inspiring. It’s uplifting as well.”
Stuart Walker said, “The spiritual factors are always relevant, and more often today with all the conflicts that are going on around the world.”
“It just brings a peace, really, an inner peace and an outer peace,” he added. “It brings you to a point where you can’t be aggressive, or you can’t be angry at something. It’s calming.”
This year, Shen Yun is set to perform in over 200 cities around the world and across five continents, the 2025 touring season is shaping up to be the artists’ busiest yet and a glorious treat for theatergoers.
