Chongqing- The Changjiahui 4th Chongqing Nanbin International Theatre Festival is being staged from October 1st to October 5th, jointly created by more than 150 young artists from 21 troupes across China.
Novel and unique experiences
In addition to the traditional old street environmental theater and drama carnival in the past, this year's theatre festival also introduced four specially invited plays at the Wang Family Courtyard in Danzishi Old Street, added 10 large drama social spaces, as well as opening and closing ceremonies in the form of pop-ups, and other novel and unique experience tours.
Exhibition across 25 countries
Over the past 4 years, the Changjiahui Chongqing Nanbin International Theatre Festival has achieved remarkable results.
More than 180 artists have participated in the exhibition across 25 countries, and over 1,200 drama performances have been performed in the national 4A-level scenic spot of Danzishi Old Street in Changjiahui, including over 20 forms of expressions such as drama, stage play, musical, cross-talk, puppet show, Chinese opera, and etc.
The Rabbit Living in the Clouds, produced by Beyondplay Children's Theater, at this year's Chongqing Nanbin International Theatre Festival. (iChongqing/ Vivian Yan)
Ivy Huang is performing a suitcase miniature puppet show to audiences. (iChongqing/ Vivian Yan)
A child is holding a national flag and watching the suitcase miniature puppet show with her dad. (iChongqing/ Vivian Yan)
Ivy Huang is holding a miniature puppet rabbit. (iChongqing/ Vivian Yan)
A performer is interacting with kids during the scene of the suitcase miniature puppet show. (iChongqing/ Vivian Yan)
Performers, including Ivy Huang, use art forms such as miniature puppets, music, drama and etc. to tell stories to kids. (iChongqing/ Vivian Yan)
Medieval Soldiers Formation Show at the Changjiahui 4th Chongqing Nanbin International Theatre Festival. (iChongqing/ Vivian Yan)
Medieval soldiers are performing weapons in a duel. (iChongqing/ Vivian Yan)
Classic walking position of medieval soldiers. (iChongqing/ Vivian Yan)
An audience is engaged with the performance of the Medieval Soldiers Formation Show. (iChongqing/ Vivian Yan)
A parade performance, created by MY MOON, at the Changjiahui 4th Chongqing Nanbin International Theatre Festival. (iChongqing/ Vivian Yan)