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Subject(s)

• Tian, Qinxin 1969-—Criticism and interpretation [Browse]
• Stage adaptations [Browse]

Series

• Cambridge elements [More in this series]
• Cambridge elements. Elements in women theatre makers [More in this series]
• Cambridge elements. Elements in women theatre makers, 2634-2391 [More in this series]

Summary note

Examines Tian Qinxin (1969- ), one of the most prominent theatre directors in contemporary China, and her significant contribution to the development of mainstream Chinese theatre in the 21st century. Since her debut productions in the late 1990s, Tian has cultivated a distinctive directorial style, marked by a syncretic fusion of Western and traditional Chinese theatrical elements. While she has worked across a variety of genres, her primary focus has been on stage adaptations. Adaptation is not only a defining feature of her theatrical practice but also a central aspect of her professional life, where shifting political and cultural contexts necessitate her 'performance' of various expressions of both femininity and masculinity. Tian's remarkable adaptability enables her to skilfully navigate the evolving landscape of Chinese theatre, the demands of state cultural policy, and the requirements of the commercial theatre sector.

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references.

Target audience

Specialized.

Source of description

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed on March 18, 2026).

ISBN

9781009583152 (ebook)

Doi

10.1017/9781009583152

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