
Adaptations in the Life and Work of Director Tian Qinxin
Yuan Li(Author)
Cambridge University Press
Published on 2. April 2026
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Hardback
80 pages
978-1-009-58314-5 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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English
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Cambridge
United Kingdom
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Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
280 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-009-58314-5 (9781009583145)
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Content
Introduction; 1. Adapting by performing gender; 2. Adapting works by Chinese women novelists; 3. Adapting Chinese Classics and Shakespeare; Conclusion.