What a fun show! There is a lot of talent packed into this intimate circus show. Not all of the performers are from Shanghai (I suspect that travel restrictions have a lot to do with that). While many of them are from Shanghai, the rest come from many countries around the world. Because of this, the show has an amazing variety of styles packed into one tight-knit show. They really work together like one big international family. I went with a group of friends (kids and adults) and we loved every minute. One of my favorite skills of traditional Chinese circuses is hoop diving and their hoop divers were amazing! The best and most surprising part of the show, however, was the emcee. He is an American performer who, not only does a great job as an emcee, he is also a comedian, magician, fire eater, and escape artist who performs a spectacular underwater escape.
The cast really connects with the audience. I felt like I had been invited into the home of an amazing troupe of international performers, gotten to know them, and been blessed to have them share their fantastic skills with me and my friends.