Mr. McKenna is a butler who has managed households for Her Majesty, Hitachi, and Jon Bon Jovi. He saw the April 1 performance of Shen Yun at the ICC Birmingham. Shen Yun is the world’s premier classical Chinese dance company based in New York. Every year, it tours the world’s most prestigious theaters, bringing to audiences a vision of China’s traditional culture before the era of communism.

“People have got to see this,” Mr. McKenna said. “My ex-partner is a costume designer. And I’m going to get another program for her so she can see it. She worked with the BBC for 25 years, but this is something else.”

Shen Yun’s costuming, choreography, live orchestral music, and patented digital backdrop all work together to create a one-of-a-kind experience that transports audiences to various times and places of China’s rich 5,000-year-long history.

“I’ve never been to anything like this before,” Mr. McKenna continued. “It was just, wow, that’s all I can say. Whoever has masterminded this deserves an Oscar.”

Shen Yun is known for bringing out a feeling of hope and positivity in its audiences, many of whom comment on the dancers’ genuine display of joy.

“They’ve got a perpetual smile. I'd like to know how because I’d love to go to fetch their smile ... and they are so, so professional.

“It’s enthralling. I’m going to have beautiful dreams tonight. Absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for making my day,” he added.

Reporting by NTD and Mary Mann.

The Epoch Times is a proud sponsor of Shen Yun Performing Arts. We have covered audience reactions since Shen Yun’s inception in 2006.