Adaptations in the Life and Work of Director Tian Qinxin

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ISBN: 9781009583145

Yuan Li (Guangdong University of Foreign Studies)

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English

Cambridge University Press
02 April 2026

Performance art; Theatre direction & production; Film, TV & Radio; Individual film directors, film-makers; Feminism & feminist theory

Series: Elements in Women Theatre Makers

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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.

By: Yuan Li (Guangdong University of Foreign Studies)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Weight: 281g
ISBN: 9781009583145
ISBN 10: 100958314X
Series: Elements in Women Theatre Makers
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 02 April 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active