World Premiere: Exclusively Presented on the Minghua Ship at Sea World, Shenzhen | Immersive Physical Theatre "Trading Life"
- 🎭 An international-level immersive physical extravaganza: Extracting the essence of classic works such as "Faust" and "The Overcoat", the performance combines dialogue-free physical storytelling with immersive real-life scenery of the Minghua Wheel, breaking the limitations of traditional stage performances and providing a full-fledged experience.
- 🌟Convenient and worry-free, perfectly suited: Fast arrival from Hong Kong via high-speed rail/Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, international-level production matching Hong Kong's high-standard aesthetics, catering to the emotional needs and short-distance travel requirements of commuters.
- 💡 Worry-free viewing experience, exceptional quality: Directed by the core director of the Gecko Theatre Troupe, meticulously crafted over a thousand days; free and unrestrained exploration, fast-paced, and convenient viewing process, requiring no extra effort.
Attraction Tickets
| Ticket type | E-ticket (direct entry) |
| Exhibit type | Immersive exhibits |
| Attraction type | Modern art |
| Tour types | None |
| Additional service & facility | Luggage Storage |
| Transport convenience | Near city center |
Product Info
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I. Core of the Play | Reflecting Our Stories Through Ordinary Lives
"Trading Life" draws inspiration from "Faust" and "The Overcoat," exploring themes of desire, love, gain and loss, and redemption through the struggles and growth of ordinary people facing life's choices. The characters' stories are relatable, allowing audiences to see themselves reflected in the performance and experience a profound resonance.
II. International Team: A Thousand Days of Meticulous Craftsmanship to Create an Immersive Masterpiece
Directed by Amit Lahav, co-founder and artistic director of the internationally renowned Gecko Theatre, the performance brings together top performers and creative teams from 12 countries around the world. After a thousand days of meticulous preparation, it presents a breathtaking artistic experience with world-class production standards.
III. Immersive Experience: Freely Explore Multiple Storylines
The performance venue is located on the Minghua cruise ship in Sea World, Shenzhen. The 7th deck of the ship has been transformed into a 4,600㎡ immersive theater space, featuring 8 themed scenes and more than 3,000 exquisite props. Audiences can freely move around in the space, get up close to the characters, choose their own storyline, and experience different life perspectives and plot developments.
IV. Performance Style: Expressing the most genuine emotions through physical expression.
"Trading Life" uses physical performance as its core, combined with music, rhythm, and spatial narrative, breaking through the limitations of language and culture. Through delicate movements and emotional expressions, the actors lead the audience to immerse themselves in the characters' love and desire, hope and struggle, experiencing the stage charm that touches the heart.
Purchase Notice
- Performance Venue: Minghua Ship, Sea World – Shenzhen's iconic cultural landmark
Sea World - Minghua is located in Liuwan, Shekou Coast, Shenzhen, China, and is a comprehensive tourist attraction integrating history, culture, and entertainment. Originally built in France and named "Anhua," this cruise ship was later purchased by China and renamed "Minghua." It docked in Shekou in the 1980s, becoming a core part of Sea World and witnessing Shenzhen's reform and opening-up development. Today, the Minghua has been transformed into a multi-functional venue, including a hotel, restaurants, a conference center, and entertainment venues. Surrounding it are numerous attractions such as Nuwa Coastal Park, the 15-kilometer-long coastal promenade, Time Square, and the China Merchants History Museum. At night, it is brightly lit and features musical fountain shows, allowing visitors to fully appreciate the unique scenery before and after the performances.
- Basic Information
- Use of credentials: Verify directly with the "electronic credentials".
- Address: Ticket gate of Minghua Ship, Sea World, No. 32 Taizi Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen
- Dates for use: January 1st to December 31st (Wednesday to Sunday) 20:00~22:00 (Performance lasts approximately 2 hours, with no intermission)
- Precautions
(a) Ticket Purchase Instructions
1. Refund and Exchange Policy: Please carefully confirm the performance date and show number before placing your order. Tickets are securities and are non-refundable and non-exchangeable once the order is successfully placed.
2. Entry restrictions: Those under 14 years of age, pregnant women, and people with mobility impairments are not allowed to enter.
3. Health advice: The performance features effects such as flashing lights, smoke, and lasers. Audiences with conditions such as epilepsy, heart disease, high blood pressure, anxiety, or claustrophobia are advised not to watch the show.
4. Ticket Safekeeping: Please do not forward your e-ticket to others, as it will become invalid once verified.
5. Ticket purchase limit: A maximum of four tickets can be purchased per account.
(II) Guidelines for Viewing the Performance
1. Late Arrival Policy: Latecomers will be arranged to enter at a designated time by staff. The latest entry time is 15 minutes after the start of the performance. Audiences arriving 15 minutes after the start of the performance will be refused entry. The organizer will not be held responsible for any losses incurred due to lateness or other personal reasons.
2. Bag Storage Requirements: Bags and personal belongings are not allowed in the theater. Please store your bags according to the on-site instructions before the performance. Please do not bring valuables.
3. Mobile Phone Seal: Upon entry, mobile phones and smartwatches must be turned off or silenced. Staff will seal the phones in a bag and unlock them after leaving the performance area.
4. Performance style: Primarily physical performance, with actors from all over the world, some lines in the performers' native languages, and no subtitles provided.
5. Viewing Method: There are no assigned seats; you will need to stand and move around to watch the performance (including going up and down stairs). Comfortable shoes are recommended. Interactive elements are included in the performance; participation is voluntary.
6. Ticket check-in time: Ticket check-in begins 30 minutes before the performance. As you will need to cooperate with the ticket check-in and baggage storage process before entering the venue, we recommend that you arrive at the venue in advance to avoid missing the wonderful performance.
7. Clothing suggestion: The temperature in the performance area is low, so it is recommended to bring a jacket.
8. Code of Conduct: Any inappropriate behavior within the venue (including but not limited to verbal abuse of actors and staff, physical assault, disrupting actors' performances, damaging the performance set or props, or ignoring the advice of theater staff) may result in being asked to leave the theater. In such cases, the performance organizer will not be liable for any compensation.
9. Restrooms: The performance lasts approximately 2 hours with no intermission, and there are no restrooms within the performance area. Please follow the instructions of staff if needed.
10. Entry Requirements: Those who are improperly dressed or intoxicated will be refused entry. Smoking (including e-cigarettes) is strictly prohibited in the performance area.
How to Redeem Your Voucher
How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present the e-voucher on-site
Experience Location
Location Name: Ticket gate for paddle steamers at Sea World, No. 32 Taizi Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen
Address: Minghua Ship, No. 32, Taizi Road, Shekou, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, ChinaGet Help
