The 13th China Children’s Theatre Festival, hosted by China National Theatre for Children with the theme of Illuminate Young Hearts, Shape the Future, will be held in Beijing from July 12 to August 18. Over the past twelve editions, the China Children’s Theatre Festival has become a stage for highlighting the creative achievements in children’s theatre, a window for promoting exchanges between Chinese and foreign children’s theatre, a driving force for the development of children’s theatre, a festival that enriches the cultural lives of children, and an international brand for children’s theatre.

During the 13th China Children’s Theatre Festival, a special online showcase of outstanding international plays for children will be held. CNTC extended invitations to worldwide groups and received 25 plays from 12 countries. After two rounds of review and selection, 8 plays from 6 countries were chosen. These plays will be available for free on CNTC online platform from August 5 to 8 and August 12 to 15.

This international online showcase not only brings plentiful experience of international theatre for children to Chinese audiences but also provides a platform for exchange and cooperation between Chinese and foreign children’ theatre groups. Additionally, it further promotes cultural exchange and understanding of children’s theatre around the world.

Edited by Tingyu Wang and Yixuan Peng

International Coordinator

China National Theatre for Children