The ancient canals of Wuzhen, a postcard-perfect water town in Zhejiang Province, are buzzing with drama and creativity as the 12th Wuzhen Theater Festival takes center stage! 🏮 From October 16 to 26, this cultural hotspot is hosting 25 plays from 10 countries and regions, blending global storytelling with China’s rich artistic heritage.
Star of the show: Germany’s Deutsches Schauspielhaus Hamburg debuts its myth-inspired play Anthropolis–Marathon outside Europe for the first time, featuring a collab between German and Chinese artists. Think Greek epics meets Eastern flair! 💥
Beyond the spotlight, 18 fresh plays compete in the Emerging Theatre Artists’ Competition, while workshops and outdoor carnivals turn the town into a playground for art lovers. 🎪 Since 2013, the festival has become a launchpad for young creatives worldwide—and a tourism booster, filling local guesthouses and cafes with culture-hungry travelers.
Pro tip for wanderlusters: Add Wuzhen to your bucket list. Where else can you sip tea by a canal and catch avant-garde theater? 🍵✨
