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ILIAS produced by Orkater was screened as part of the Jinxi Ancient Town Art Festival 2020 in China. The Ilias is a philosophical and absurd journey exploring whether enlightenment invariably leads to morality. It utilises the Trojan War as a means to question human responsibility. In this contemporary adaptation, five young lads portray the roles of four soldiers and one woman, ensnared in a massacre that appears doomed to persist indefinitely.

The Jinxi Ancient Town Art Festival took place from 30th September to 6th October 2020. It comprised four segments: an animation exhibition, performance practice, international discussion, and an art workshop. In the outdoor public areas and historic buildings of the ancient town, 42 works from 11 countries were presented, attracting around 180,000 tourists and art lovers from across the country.

A Doll’s House produced by Jo Strømgren Kompani was screened as part of the Jinxi Ancient Town Art Festival 2020 in China. This adaptation offers a fresh, irreverent perspective on Henrik Ibsen’s classic drama, whilst maintaining its essence and exploring new viewpoints. Traditionally centred on women’s rights, this rendition extends beyond the domestic disputes of Nora and Torvald Helmer. It draws attention to the trio of supporting characters – Kristine Linde, Niels Krogstad, and Doctor Rank – indicating that a subtle shift in focus can uncover more contemporary and diverse interpretations of the play.

The Jinxi Ancient Town Art Festival took place from 30th September to 6th October 2020. It comprised four segments: an animation exhibition, performance practice, international discussion, and an art workshop. In the outdoor public areas and historic buildings of the ancient town, 42 works from 11 countries were presented, attracting around 180,000 tourists and art lovers from across the country.

My Perfect Mind produced by Told by an Idiot, was screened as part of the Jinxi Ancient Town Art Festival 2020 in China. Paul Hunter, the Artistic Director of Told by an Idiot, was interviewed about the company’s approach to Shakespeare as an introduction to the screening. He delivered an online talk with professors from Shanghai Theatre Academy, Guangrun Rong and Mei Wei, and a writer and director from Beijing Opera Theatre, discussing the possibilities of modernising and internationalising traditional Chinese opera.

The Jinxi Ancient Town Art Festival took place from 30th September to 6th October 2020. It comprised four segments: an animation exhibition, performance practice, international discussion, and an art workshop. In the outdoor public areas and historic buildings of the ancient town, 42 works from 11 countries were presented, attracting around 180,000 tourists and art lovers from across the country.

In 2020, the outbreak of the pandemic prompted the development of the innovative Dutch Focus (China) digital platform. This platform served as a hub for information exchange and collaboration enhancement between Chinese and Dutch performing arts practitioners and artists. Dutch Focus (China) was commissioned by the Dutch Performing Arts, a division of the Performing Arts Fund NL. Showcasing over 20 groups, including renowned names such as Club Guy and Roni, Davy Pieters, Nicole Beutler Projects, Via Berlin, and BetweenTwoHands, the platform facilitated continued cultural exchange during the pandemic through digital channels and social media platforms in China.