Opus III, The Industrial Ruins – Contemporary Puppetry & Visual Theatre
About this event
👉 Children under 1.2m are not allowed to enter
👉 Children over 1.2m will be admitted by full tickets. Age suggestion 13+
👉 No cancellation
About the Show
Opus III, The Industrial Ruins is the final chapter of Théâtre de la Massue's The World's Edge's Little Theatre trilogy. The work looks back at the chaotic paths taken in pursuit of utopias, remembering the people who lived and struggled according to their hopes while questioning civilization and its future.
The performance creates a world of modern ruins, inhabited by the remnants and traces of an industrial civilization built around coal, steel and oil. Puppets, mechanical devices, miniature landscapes and moving images come together to create a poetic visual environment between reality and fantasy.
The stage is constructed from modular tabletop elements, creating an immersive 360-degree space for the audience to explore. After the performance, audiences can also take a closer look at this miniature world of industrial ruins.
About the Artists
Founded in 1985 and based in Nice, Théâtre de la Massue is a contemporary puppetry company directed by Ezequiel Garcia-Romeu. The company explores contemporary forms of puppetry alongside modern theatre writing, using small-scale performances to examine questions surrounding the world today.
Its work has been presented in France and internationally, including at the Festival d'Avignon, Berliner Festspiele and the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival. In 2025, the company also created FORMA, an international festival dedicated to puppetry and rare objects.
Cast & Creatives
- Conception and Staging: Ezequiel Garcia-Romeu
- Dramaturgy and Advising: Laurent Caillon
- Puppets and Automata: Ezequiel Garcia-Romeu, Martine Le Saout
- Video Editing: Antoine Vialatte
- Artistic Guidance on Images, Video and Music: Marie-France Leccia
- Lighting: Ezequiel Garcia-Romeu
- Acting and Puppeteering: Ezequiel Garcia-Romeu, Roxane Merten-Pallanca, Simon T. Rann
Dates and tickets
- Sat 5 December 2026 19:30 · from ¥280 · Available
- Sun 6 December 2026 10:30 · from ¥280 · Available
- Sun 6 December 2026 14:00 · from ¥280 · Available
- Sun 6 December 2026 18:00 · from ¥280 · Available
Prices: ¥280
Venue
Theatre YOUNG, NO.1155, Kongjiang Rd, Shanghai
How to buy
- Choose a date and ticket type above, then pay online.
- After payment your ticket is sent to your account and email.
- Book at least 1 day in advance.
FAQ
When is Opus III, The Industrial Ruins – Contemporary Puppetry & Visual Theatre?
5 December – 6 December 2026
Where is Opus III, The Industrial Ruins – Contemporary Puppetry & Visual Theatre?
Theatre YOUNG, NO.1155, Kongjiang Rd, Shanghai
How much are tickets?
¥280
What kind of ticket will I get?
An e-ticket, sent after payment.
Anything else I should know?
Ticket Collection Method Please take your tickets at the Ticket Center of the YOUNG Theater ( E2 gate of the theater) before the show, enter the ticket collection code on the self-service ticket machine with the QR code in the SMS which you received, and then enter the theater after exchanging the paper ticket. working hours of ticket office: 10:00 - 20:00