Adaptations in the Life and Work of Director Tian Qinxin (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781009583145)

This Element 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 skillfully navigate the evolving landscape of Chinese theatre, the demands of state cultural policy, and the requirements of the commercial theatre sector.

Author: Yuan Li
ISBN-10: 100958314X
ISBN-13: 9781009583145
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 04/02/2026
Pages: 75
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.62lbs