Category: Audience Comments

Shen Yun’s ‘Real Beauty’ Counters ‘Horrible Ugliness, Violence’ That Is ‘Disfiguring the World,’ Lord Alton Says

LONDON— David Alton, Baron of Liverpool, was impressed by the powerful message Shen Yun Performing Arts delivered at the Eventim Apollo venue on April 19. “It’s a wonderful show; it underlines the beauty of Chinese civilization and culture,” said Lord Alton. “What a tragedy that a show like this can’t be shown in China itself,” he…


After Shen Yun, ‘Can Look at the World in a Different Way,’ Says French Patron

MONTPELLIER—From April 16 to 21, Shen Yun is back at the Corum for its new 2023 performance; costumes in shimmering colors and majestic landscapes highlighted story-based dances of courage, benevolence, and loyalty. Hélène Cairel attended the premiere on Sunday, April 16. For this former sales manager in the pharmaceutical industry, “the dances are beautiful, the…


Southwark Mayor Applauds Shen Yun Sharing Traditional Chinese Culture

LONDON—The United Kingdom has been through a long history and like China, it once was and still is a very influential country. What is different, however, is that the United Kingdom has preserved its history. Shen Yun Performing Arts is reviving the Chinese culture lost when communism took power in China. “I personally think it’s…


‘Really, Really Enchanting’: Londoners Impressed With Cultural Depth of Shen Yun

LONDON—Shen Yun Performing Arts is halfway through its London tour, 10 shows from April 14 to April 22, at the Eventim Apollo. On April 18, theatergoers and lovers of the arts appreciated the cultural depth of Shen Yun’s performance. “It’s just a wonderful production. So colorful, amazing dancing, great technique of the dancers,” said James Mackenzie-Blackman,…


‘Magnificent’: Director, Engineer for New Zealand Police on Shen Yun

WELLINGTON, New Zealand—Wayne Goodfellow said he would “definitely” recommend Shen Yun Performing Arts to his friends after catching the final of five sold-out shows in the city this year. “If you want to see something very, very different and something really cultural, I’d recommend you come along,” he said on April 16. Mr. Goodfellow, a…


Shen Yun Is ‘Keeping Alive the Pre-Communist Chinese Culture and Traditions,’ Says Lawyer

PHILADELPHIA, Penn.—Shen Yun Performing Arts has an all-new program every year, and John Capaldi, a lawyer, was so impressed with Shen Yun’s previous season that he immediately bought tickets to see Shen Yun’s 2023 performance when he saw the billboards announcing their return. “I’m very, very impressed,” said Mr. Capaldi, who watched Shen Yun at…


Shen Yun ‘Speaks to the Divine Within Us,’ Says Business Owner

LONDON—Business owner Trudie McGuinness attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Eventim Apollo on April 16. McGuinness said, “It’s absolutely incredible. The beauty of the dancing and of the singing that we just heard is extraordinary actually. It’s so, so touching.” She commented on the wonderful energy from the performance. “There’s a beautiful energy … and the message…


Shen Yun Shows What ‘Can Never Be Wiped out Completely,’ Says Rabbi

NEW YORK—Brigitte Taylor, a senior manager, was visiting her mother, Marcelle Hohl, a rabbi, in New York when the two decided to see Shen Yun Performing Arts, catching the last performance in Lincoln Center on April 16. “I loved it. It was really brilliant. Just the music, the choreography, it was so unique. It was…


Shen Yun ‘Was Expansive, Something Truly Different’ Says Wellness CEO

TEL AVIV, Israel—Galit Toledano, CEO of an integrative wellness center, caught the last Shen Yun performance in Tel Aviv on April 13 and was glad she made it. “It was a very special experience. Truly unlike anything I had thought or expected. I wasn’t sure why I was waiting for it, but when I saw…


China Beyond Politics: New York Audience Appreciative of Shen Yun’s Cultural Revival

NEW YORK—Emily Marti, dance educator, enjoyed Shen Yun Performing Arts when she saw it a few years ago, so much so that she got tickets for her fiancé, Justin Dipoto, as a Christmas gift. The two attended Shen Yun’s last Lincoln Center performance of the season on April 16. Mr. Dipoto, associate athletic director of finance…