This performance runs for approximately 2 hours & 30 minutes, including a 20 minute interval. Experience China Before Communism New York-based Shen Yun returns to the Sydney Lyric Theatre 20-29 March 2026 as part of its global tour. Shen Yun takes you on an extraordinary journey through Chinas 5,000 years of divinely inspired culture. Exquisite beauty from the heavens, profound wisdom from dynasties past, timeless legends, and ethnic traditions all spring to life through classical Chinese dance, enchanting live orchestral music, authentic costumes, and patented interactive backdrops. Revisit a time when scholars and artists sought harmony with the Tao, or the Way of the universe, and when divine beings walked upon the earth to inspire humanity. Join us for a night filled with beauty, wisdom, courage, and hope. Witness Heavens beauty on stage and experience the magic of Shen Yun-live. Its an experience of a lifetime! .