Time Out Tickets is the best place to get your hands on tickets for Shanghai's hottest events. Right now we've got Russell Howard's world tour, Tough Mudder, an exclusive screening of the latest Pirates of the Caribbean blockbuster, funny men in tights at Les Ballet Eloelle, The Pearl Movie Nights series and more.
Russell Howard: Round the World
Produced by Kung Fu Komedy, British stand-up Russell Howard is bringing his world tour to Shanghai. An energetic, enthusiastic performer whose jokes range from satirical to observational to downright absurd, Howard has many impressive TV credits to his name including Mock the Week (BBC), Live at the Apollo (BBC) and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC).
Shanghai Art Theatre 466 Jiangning Lu. May 25. 7pm. 480RMB. Long press and extract the QR code to buy tickets.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales private screening and cocktail party
Time Out Shanghai and 247tickets present another exclusive cinema screening, this time featuring Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. You may not think you need more Jack Sparrow in your life, but this fifth and final instalment of the seafaring franchise has been dubbed a pleasant surprise by critics, with particular praise for Javier Bardem's performance as the terrifying leader of deadly ghost sailors Captain Salazar. The evening starts at 6.30pm with a free welcome drink and private happy hour at Avenue bar, followed by a lucky draw. The screening at the art deco SFH Hengshan cinema starts at 9.15pm including a complimentary drink and popcorn.
SFC - NEW HENGSHAN 838 Hengshan Lu Xuhui Shanghai Shanghai. May 26. 6.30pm. 175RMB. Long press and extract the QR code to buy tickets.
Les Ballets Eloelle
Les Ballets Eloelle is an all male comedy ballet company, and the newest member of only a handful in the world. Founded and directed by Victor Trevino, former director and founder of Les Ballets Grandiva and featured dancer of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, Ballet Eloelle features over 15 active ballets in the repertoire, all laugh-out-loud funny with plenty of slapstick. These are sendoffs on famous ballets, and will resonate with balletomanes and neophytes alike.
Shanghai Majestic Theatre 66 Jiangning Lu. 26-27 May. 7.30pm. 180-580RMB. Long press and extract the QR code to buy tickets.
KFK Presents: Joe Machi
US stand-up Joe Machi of Last Comic Standing fame is coming to Kung Fu Komedy this month. Winner of the Funniest Comedian competition at the 2013 New York Comedy Festival, expect and awkward yet affable performance from this squeaky-voiced funnyman.
Kung Fu Komedy 1 Xiangyang Bei Lu. Jun 9. 8.30pm. Long press and extract the QR code to buy tickets.
Tough Mudder 5K Shanghai
Tough Mudder (those races where you severely inconvenience yourself by running through a muddy field filled with a variety of obstacles) is coming to Shanghai. There are no winners, finisher’s medals or time limits – it’s just you and your team testing your strength, stamina and mental toughness.
Sunland Green 628 Qifan Lu. October 14. 9am. 388RMB. Long press and extract the QR code to buy tickets.