Hello everybody! Before the show begins, let’s follow a few little steps for some great fun!

Let’s try not to make noise and move around because that will disturb the performers and our friends. Let’s also remind our mommy and daddy to “silence” their mobile phones.

No eating and drinking in the venue, because we want to keep our place tidy!

Of course when we are happy, we may laugh, smile and whisper to our parents as long as we do not disturb others.

Oh! And lastly – keep your eyes wide open, for the magic is about the BEGIN!

Programme length: approximately 60 minutes without intermission.
Patrons are advised to arrive punctually. The management reserves the right to refuse or to determine the time and manner of admission of latecomers and the re-admission of patrons who leave the venue.
The organizer reserves the right to alter the programme and/or performers

Shanghai Children’s Art Theatre

07-09.04.2023
Fri     19:45
Sat    14:45
Sun   14:45

The Story
Little Mia is a girl afraid of many things, like the darkness. To overcome her fears, one day she imagines Frida, a friend only visible to her. After sometime however, when she moves to a new home, Mia gradually forgets Frida. That’s where she meets Nai, another invisible friend invented by Junio, a little boy who lived in the house before her. This play merges animation with live acting, triggering the audience’s imagination with lovely cartoon characters in a story about the adventure of growing up.

About the company
Shanghai Children’s Art Theatre is affiliated with the China Welfare Institute founded by Madam Soong Ching-Ling. The company dedicates itself to presenting high quality performing arts for children and youngsters under 16 years old and their families. Engaging the kids to attend and participate in performances, offering artistic education, the company hopes to boost children’s curiosity, pushing the boundaries of their imagination, cultivating their minds and abilities to explore the world independently.

About the director
Coming from faraway Spain, director Cynthia Miranda has created plenty of television and theatrical shows for both grownups and the little ones. Her audiovisual expertise helped to stage many other magical blends of drama and animation like this amazing adventure you are about to live! After the well-received family play To the Moon, staged at CCM in 2021, this time Miranda will bring Invisibles, another heart-warming theatre, inviting parents and kids to embark on a journey about friendship and growth!

Children often make up one or several imaginary friends with whom they will play, eat and even solve problems together. Following a few simple tips, create an imaginary friend with your kids, so you can share their inner world!

How does it
look like?

Does it look like a person or an animal? tall or short? Does it have wings on its back? Let’s design and create it together!

What about the personality?

Brave, shy, smart or mischievous, what do you want your special friend to be like?

Starting from family background, occupation, interests, etc. …. create a unique short story for it!

Create a short story

Notes for a Magical & Memorable Experience
The excitement of attending a performance with your kids starts at home, long before the show! Here are some handful tips for parents to spend a great, stress-free time with their children!

Chitchat after the show
Talk to your kids about what fascinated them the most on the performance, ask them about their favourite moments too or anything they didn’t like about the show.

Making your child familiar with the performance could lead to a lifetime of pleasure in appreciating meanings, learning about others and celebrating diversity!

Fun in the audience
Being part of the audience includes few secrets that everyone should know! Explain to the kids why people clap and why we shouldn’t disturb others so everybody can have a good time!

Talking about the stage
Chat with your little ones about the venue, giving them hints about the show being performed in the dark, the different artists and props appearing on stage!

Anticipating the fun day
You can use “role play” or “storytelling”, taking the kids to imagine what will happen during the show. Let them look forward for the magic tale about to begin!

Tips for parents