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The Ugly Duckling－The Tortoise & The Hare

Date: May 20－7:30 pm

Venue: Guangdong Performing Arts Center Theater

Price: 100-588 yuan

The Ugly Duckling and The Tortoise and the Hare are brought to life through the use of Corbian's signature electroluminescent puppetry and Lightwire's use of cutting edge technology, moving sculpture, and dance to create an unforgettable theatrical experience. Hans Christian Andersen's "The Ugly Duckling" has helped generations of children understand one of humanity's universal struggles. Lightwire Theater brings this classic story to the modern stage offering hope to us all as we root for the ugly duckling who exemplifies resilience and heroism along the way to becoming a beautiful swan. Lightwire Theater, with its dazzling visuals, poignant choreography and creative use of music ranging from classical to jazz to pop, literally brings these beloved tales into a new and brilliant light.