Recently, reporters learned from the Haikou Bay Performing Arts Center that the second phase of the Haikou Bay Performing Arts Center project, Haikou Performing Arts New Space, has entered the final stage of the project and will soon welcome citizens and tourists with a new attitude. It is understood that the new Haikou Performing Arts Space will have its premiere on December 31.
This important cultural project will become one of the first ten public cultural facility projects in the capital city of Hainan Province that is open to the outside world. It is also the first community in Hainan with the theme of "Performing Arts Gathering". It is not only expected to inject new ideas into the cultural undertakings of Haikou City. The vitality will also bring a new artistic experience to citizens and tourists.
(Photo courtesy of Haikou Bay Performing Arts Center)
It is understood that the Haikou Performing Arts New Space is located next to Wanlu Garden on Binhai Avenue, Longhua District, Haikou City. It is a connection project between the Haikou People's Theater and supporting projects, with a total construction area of approximately 26,000 square meters. Its design concept originates from the Haikou Bay Performing Arts Center, which is adjacent to it. It aims to create a new cultural and performing arts landmark in Haikou Bay. It is oriented towards drama viewing activities, pays attention to the form of space combination, and combines traditional theater space with innovative outdoor theater activity space. The
pavilion has multiple functional areas, including a 500-seat comprehensive theater, a 300-seat Pioneer Theater, and a 100-seat rooftop amphitheater. It can host various small and medium-sized theatrical performances, concerts, avant-garde dramas and other types of performance activities, which can not only make up for the shortcomings of urban public cultural facilities, but also improve the city's public cultural service capabilities. The relevant person in charge of Haikou Performing Arts New Space said that whether it is to enjoy classic plays or experience cutting-edge modern art, Haikou Performing Arts New Space will provide a good environment for the audience.
(Rendering of Haikou New Performing Arts Space, courtesy of Haikou Bay Performing Arts Center)
After the new Haikou Performing Arts Space opens, it will complement the Grand Theater of Haikou Bay Performing Arts Center, covering multiple performances such as large theaters, small theaters, open-air theaters, and public spaces. area, the entire area will integrate functions such as elegant art performances, program creation, art education, and cultural consumption to form Hainan's first performing arts cluster, providing citizens and tourists with a diversified platform integrating art appreciation, cultural exchanges, entertainment and leisure .
The first performance of the Haikou Performing Arts New Space will be held in the comprehensive theater. Tao Body Theater, which won the Dance Silver Lion Award at the 2023 Venice Biennale, will present the "Digital Series" modern dance works "13" and "14".
(Photo courtesy of Tao Body Digital Series "13" Haikou Bay Performing Arts Center)
(Photo courtesy of Haikou Bay Performing Arts Center)
On January 1, 2024, in addition to modern dance works, the parent-child magic drama "Alice's Fantasy Journey" It will also be performed at Pioneer Theater, a new performing arts space in Haikou. It is worth mentioning that there will be a unique Alice in Wonderland themed parade before the performance. The actors will dress in a variety of Alice in Wonderland character costumes, holding magic, bubble guns and other props, and perform and interact around the theater and outside, bringing a visual and auditory feast to the audience. The relevant person in charge of Haikou New Performing Arts Space said that these two works cover all ages of citizens and tourists, both in terms of art form and audience acceptance, and will add many highlights to the opening performance of Haikou New Performing Arts Space.
(China Daily Hainan Reporter Station Chen Bowen)
