14th China Children’s Theatre Festival call for international performances

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Period: 18th July to 15th August 2025
Location: Beijing, and other cities in China

We warmly invite international companies for children and youth to participate in the 14th China Children’s Theatre Festival 2025. With Beijing as the main venue, this festival will be hosted by China National Theatre for Children (CNTC) and organised by ASSITEJ China. Selected participants will receive partial financial support. We look forward to meeting you in China!

Please carefully read the following requirements before applying. Download the application form at the end of this announcement, complete it, and submit it to the designated email address: cntchezuo@163.com.

I. Performance Requirements

  1. Artistic Form: All genres are welcome, including children’s drama, musicals, physical theatre, dance theatre, puppet theatre, and fairy tale plays.
  2. Scale: No restrictions.
  3. Performance Duration: At least 45minutes per show.
  4. Audience Age: No restrictions.
  5. Language and Dialogue: Keep dialogue simple and easy to understand. For non-Chinese performances, subtitles are recommended.
  6. Theme: Promoting healthy, joyful growth for children and teenagers, environmental awareness and social responsibility are welcomed (the performance should not include nudity, violence, gore, religious themes, or coarse language).
  7. Work Summary and Highlights: Please provide a detailed summary and unique features of the work.
  8. Copyright: Please specify if any copyright issues apply for international performances.

II. Technical Requirements

If available, please provide technical reference photos or diagrams to help the review team understand your stage setup and requirements.

III.  Financial Support

The organiser will cover local accommodation, per diem, airport pick-up and drop-off and other local transportation related to performance, and provide performance fees in Beijing or other cities in China for selected companies (will be specified in the contract). International travel and shipping costs will be the responsibility of the participants.

IV. Submission Materials and Method

  1. Submission Deadline: 15 January 2025
  2. Submission Method: Download the form, fill it out, and email it to cntchezuo@com with the subject line:
    “14th China Children’s Theatre Festival Submission –Production Name”
  • Full video and related photos can be shared via platforms like WeTransfer.
  • If online sharing is not possible, please mail 3 copies of the DVD to:
    Cooperation and Development Department, China National Theatre for Children
    No. 64 Donganmen Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, Postal Code 100006
  1. Language Requirement: All submitted materials should be in English or Chinese.

V. Review and Notification Process

All submissions will be reviewed by a selection team. Selected performances will receive an email notification by 28th February 2025. Contracts will be signed to confirm arrangements for expenses and responsibilities.

VI. Contact Information

For inquiries, please contact:

cntchezuo@163.com

Or call: +86-10-65286617

We look forward to seeing your performance!

China National Theatre for Children

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