Two and a half years in the making, The Deal is a world-first immersive experience. 
The jewel in the crown of a £60m place making project in the heart of Shenzhen, The Deal is 1920s Paris brought to life! 

Featuring a cast of 36 performers and musicians from 12 countries, the show is housed in a custom-built venue across 6 decks of the historic Ancerville Cruise Ship.  This landmark venue is now home to Parisian streets, apartments, offices and a jazz bar for audiences to explore across the course of a two-hour immersive production created by iconic physical theatre director, Amit Lahav and designed by some of the best talent in British theatre.

The Deal

The image shows a group of performers on stage, wearing vintage-style clothing, engaged in a theatrical performance. They are reaching upwards with expressive gestures, illuminated by stage lighting against a dark background. The scene appears emotional and dramatic.
Large white ship with Chinese characters and the words MINGHUA in yellow, docked near a body of water. Modern high-rise buildings and a domed structure are visible in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.

If you’re interested in commissioning an immersive experience, show or event as part of a placemaking project we’d love to hear from you. Please email info@tinydragonproductions.co.uk or fill out this form.

A person lying on a bed in a dark room, illuminated by a spotlight from the ceiling, with a poster of two people faintly visible in the background.
Performer in a red and black costume reaching for a red and yellow rose on a dark stage, illuminated by a spotlight.
A vintage coat with a fur collar and fur accents hanging on a wall next to a curved, illuminated wooden frame with a red curtain behind it.
Group of performers dancing in a theatre with audience watching, stage illuminated with colourful lights.
Two actors in vintage clothing holding a picture frame as a prop, with one actor appearing surprised or excited and the other looking concerned, against a dark background.
A woman in a light grey blazer and checkered skirt, holding a clipboard, gesturing to a group of people in a dimly lit room.
A black and white image of a man with slicked-back hair, wearing a trench coat, standing at a music stand with an open book or folder. The man appears to be singing or speaking passionately. There are large circular fans with propeller blades on the
People dancing on a circular stage at a party or event, with a crowd watching in the background.
A man in a dark environment is holding a red rose close to his face, illuminated by a soft light, with it partially obscured by the darkness.
Two performers reaching out to each other on stage, one with an emotional expression, under warm stage lighting.
The scene shows two actors performing on stage, with one seated on a bed and the other standing. The person standing appears emotional, possibly crying, and is dressed in colorful, layered clothing with a headscarf. The stage set includes a bed, wood
Three actors on a stage with dim lighting, one sitting on a bed and two standing nearby, in a scene resembling a play set in an indoor room.
Actors performing on stage, kneeling and reaching out as part of a theatrical scene, with warm lighting emphasizing their expressions and movements.
A man and a woman dressed in vintage clothing share a tender moment on stage. The woman wears a long, yellow, ruffled dress and veil, while the man wears a dark coat, a plaid shirt, and a tall top hat. They are holding hands and looking into each oth
A young man playing the violin on stage, wearing a hat, patterned coat, and striped pants, with a brown leather shoulder bag and a dark background.
Two people, one in vintage attire and the other in dark clothing, having an animated conversation at a small table in a dimly lit café or bar, with a brick wall and vintage poster in the background.

Presented, commissioned, and produced by China Merchant Shekou Holdings

Created and co-produced by Dream Awake with Tiny Dragon Productions

Production Team
Associate Producers - Tiny Dragon Productions
Executive Producer - Matt Runham
General Manager - Pippa Fox
Producers - Tanya Peters & Sophie Payne
Finance & Administration Officer - Emma Bell
Production & Technical Direction - The Production Family Limited (UK)

Creative Team

Created & Directed by Amit Lahav
Production Designer - Rhys Jarman
Composer & Musical Director - Michael Crean
Associate Director - Chris Evans
Lighting Designer - Chris Swain
Sound Designer - Thor McIntyre-Burnie
Costume Designer - Kat Heath
Photography - Ding Xiao

Creative Associates

Assistant Director & Resident Director - Andres Velasquez
Audience Experience Director - Pipi Kao
Associate Designer - Verity Sadler
Design Associate - Bao-Yi Liang
Associate Costume Designer - Abby Caywood
Costume Associate & Head of Wardrobe - Suyi Chen
Associate Lighting Designers - Amy Daniels, Pablo Fernandez Baz
Associate Sound Designers - Simon McCorry, Emmet O’Donnell, Liam McDermott
Wigs, Hair & Makeup Designer - Wang Bing
Wigs Hair & Makeup Assistant - Xu Ying