Theaters in Wuzhen: Stages for the world's players

Wuzhen Theater. [Photo/wuzhenfestival.com]

Wuzhen Theater

In order to accommodate the scale of the festival, several stages featuring diverse characteristics have either been built or renovated over the years. There are at least one outdoor and seven indoor arenas, of which Wuzhen Theater, the main festival venue, is probably the most distinguished.

It was designed by architect Kris Yao in 2013, occupies 21,384 square meters, and could host a 1,500-seat auditorium.

It is next to a waterway, with one side decorated with ancient window frames allowing the light to penetrate during the evening, and the other side shielded by angular brickwork fins. From a distance, it looks like a giant lotus in full bloom.

The theater is equipped with advanced acoustic and lighting facilities that together with a professional stage design place it in world-class company.

Several performances and plays have already been staged during this year's festival.