Looking for rehearsal spaces in Shanghai!

Hi all,

I am an English artist expat currently living in Shanghai.

I am looking to open up my own training centre from September this year onwards, offering drama classes to both children and adults. The maximum group sizes for each class would probably be around 20 people. I'd like for classes to be on week-nights and weekends.

I wonder if anyone has any knowledge of rehearsal spaces or just big suitable spaces anywhere in Shanghai? Doesn't necessarily have to be a theatre, it could be a school, kindergarten, gymnasium etc etc. Of course, I will be paying well to rent so if anyone is a teacher or works in a suitable space maybe you could ask your boss and see if they'd be interested in renting the space out?

Doesn't have to be in the centre of Shanghai either! I'm interested to explore options all over!

(also, I'm pretty new to the city so if anyone is interested in meeting up/ practicing Chinese/ socialising then hit me up.)

Thanks!!!