Attendees will include some of the most celebrated theater festivals such as the Avignon Festival in France, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in the United Kingdom, and the Sibiu International Theater Festival in Romania.
It had launched its youth incubation project as early as 2012 to support emerging artists and new projects. As this year marks the 10th anniversary of the project, 10 outstanding proposals will be commissioned by its organizers.
Meanwhile, Art Sky, a staple segment of the festival, will consist of about 60 productions presented in open squares, neighborhood communities and other public spaces across Shanghai, allowing the public to enjoy the beauty of art and theater.
This year's edition will have four branch venues in Wuxi, Jiangsu province; Ningbo, Zhejiang province; Hefei, Anhui province; and Weifang, Shandong province.
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