Alive performance. [Photo provided by culturalink.gov.cn]

Among the 50 plays, there are 31 domestic works, 10 foreign works, four domestic newly-completed scripts for recitation, two European newly-completed scripts for recitation and three newly completed scripts for recitation by foreign masters. The plays will be divided into several units: Avignon, International Masterpieces, Year’s Most Remarkable, Tribute to Masters, New Works Premier, Innovative Short Play and Script Recital. There also will be a related drama lecture and drama forum.

Zhou Yuyuan, director of the National Theatre Company of China, announces the opening of the festival. [Photo provided by culturalink.gov.cn]

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