London, UK—Watching Shen Yun was a “magical” experience, said a London-based film producer and actor, who said the show was so exquisitely produced that he almost thought it was a film. After seeing the performance at London’s Eventim Apollo, Jimi Tihofsi said: “It’s magical! You don’t think it’s real!” Shen Yun presents story-based dances, colorful…
‘You Don’t Think It’s Real’: London Film Producer Describes ‘Magical’ Shen Yun Experience
Shen Yun a Feast for Phoenix Artists
PHOENIX, Ariz.—Professional dancer Zohra Lack and her husband John Lack were in tears from the evening’s performance. Shen Yun moved them in ways hard to articulate. They saw the March 4 performance at the Orpheum Theater. “It was amazing; it was everything,” Mrs. Lack said, sobbing. “The costume, the beauty, the music, the people working together.” “In…
London: Shen Yun Bravely Brings Back Chinese Culture
LONDON, UK—Londoners were out for a night of cultural revival on March 4 at the Eventim Apollo. Shen Yun, the New York-based classical Chinese dance and music performance, is in town. Financial adviser, Richard King was “mind-blown” from the moment the curtain went up. “The opening scene when you just see it, all the costumes and…
Shen Yun Shows a Message of ‘Courage’
LONDON, UK–With a splash of color and soaring music, Shen Yun Performing Arts lit up the day for thousands of theatergoers at the Eventim Apollo this week. Bruce Potter works in psychiatric care in the NHS. He and his wife Maureen Potter, finance systems manager at University for the Creative Arts, attended the March 5 Shen Yun…
Shen Yun Is ‘Performance Beyond All Performances’: Top Executive
LONDON, UK—A top executive of a multinational tech firm enjoyed Shen Yun Performing Arts so much last time around that he took his family to see the show again this year and said he will come again next year as well. Andy Castle is a London-based vice-president of Network Operations and Engineering at Equinix, an…
British Peers Won Over by Shen Yun’s Portrayal of Chinese Traditions
LONDON, UK—Shen Yun Performing Arts’ portrayal of China’s 5,000-year civilization has won praise from some members of Britain’s House of Lords. Robin Bridgeman, the 3rd Viscount Bridgeman, and his wife Harriet were at the March 3 performance. “Marvelous dancing, but a mixture with all the sadness of present-day communist China. But unbelievably good,” Viscount Bridgeman said….
Software Engineer Connects With Shen Yun
PHOENIX.—Some artistic performances don’t live up to expectations but audiences worldwide say that Shen Yun Performing Arts delivers above and beyond what they expected. Ivan Rojas, a senior project engineer for General Motors, was invited to see Shen Yun by his daughter Ana. “We loved it. We have been reading for a couple of years…
‘I Will Remember It for the Rest of My Life,’ Says Soprano
LONDON, UK.—A beautiful piece of music is only given justice when the performer is behind every note and every word in the piece. Natasha Jouhl, a soprano, shared that the vocalists in Shen Yun Performing Arts were passionate about every word they sang. “I think it’s amazing, the bass that I heard singing the one…
‘Lost for Words’: British Business People Dazzled by Shen Yun
LONDON, UK—Shen Yun’s performances in London have attracted many members of the British business community, who have been impressed not just by its dance and music but also by its deeper messages. Gavin Hope, director of a privately-owned construction company, called the performance “absolutely brilliant” and said he was “lost for words for it.” New…
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Author of ‘Chicken Soup’ Books Connects With Shen Yun
PHOENIX, Ariz.—A creation that comes from the heart is an amazing thing to behold. Mark Victor Hansen is the author of a large collection of books including the well known “Chicken Soup” series. He came to see Shen Yun Performing Arts with his wife, Crystal, and friend, Brooke Weekes. “This is the high essence of…