The New Musical Lady M was created by talented British artists James Beeny and Gina Georgio, as a special commission for the ‘2022 Chinese Original Musical Incubation Project’ at the Shanghai Culture Square. Spearheading international production and managing copyright negotiations, Performance Infinity supported the production produced by Xu Jun Theatre, Poly Shang Yue Bay (Shanghai) Theatre Management Co., Ltd., and Shanghai Dong Hongqiao Theatre Management Co., Ltd. The production is scheduled for performance at the Shanghai 1862 Fashion Art Centre from 9 May to 2 June 2024. Featuring an international cast and presented entirely in English, this musical is a pioneering endeavour — the first English-language original musical incubated and world-premiered in Shanghai by a Chinese team, marking a significant milestone in the history of Chinese musical theatre.

The cast includes the well-known Dutch actor Maya Hakvoort in the role of Lady Macbeth, British actor Karl Queensborough in the role of Macbeth, with the highly acclaimed West End actor Richard Carson as Macduff, Tom Hiddleston, an active figure on the West End stage and in British music programmes, portrays Banquo. Additionally, 30 young and renowned Chinese actors are set to deliver captivating performances in this play.