The novel "China Orbiter" written by science fiction writer Wu Yan won the 11th National Outstanding Children's Literature Award and the 2nd Children's Science Fiction Nebula Gold Award. The novel tells the story of China's aerospace industry in the 1970s from a child's perspecti

The novel "China Orbiter" written by science fiction writer Wu Yan won the 11th National Outstanding Children's Literature Award and the 2nd Children's Science Fiction Nebula Gold Award. The novel tells the story of China in the 1970s from a child's perspective. Space story. On September 31, the science fiction stage play "China Orbital Spring" adapted from this novel and produced by Baguangfen Culture was performed for charity at the Chengdu Science Fiction Museum in Pidu District. Wu Yan also came to the scene to talk with the children Communicate and share science fiction and dreams.

Performance site

Wu Yan is currently a professor at Southern University of Science and Technology and director of the Science and Human Imagination Research Center. He is the first Chinese writer to win the Clarison Award, a heavyweight award in the world of science fiction literature research. According to Wu Yan's recollection, "China Orbital" is a work of a memoir nature. The protagonist Xiaoyan in the book has his own shadow. He put many of his childhood experiences and memories into it, starting from the childhood memories. Looking at the adult world from a perspective, it is written about children who grew up in a series of scientific events.

Before the performance, Wu Yan asked the little fantasy fans a few questions about China's aerospace industry. Through the children's enthusiastic answers, the theme of the stage play was introduced.

As the lights on the scene dimmed, the huge LED screen slowly lit up. From the alleys of Beijing to the warm houses, to the mystery of Suolongjing and the vastness of the universe and galaxies, "China Orbital Spring" with its unique stage The effect is to present the sci-fi world full of era memories and cross-era in the original work to the audience.

performance site

It is reported that "China Orbital Spring" is produced by Baguangfen Culture. Under the guidance of Pidu District Science Fiction Industry Development Center, and with the support of Chengdu Science Fiction Museum and Sichuan University of Communication, it took nearly a year to After years of careful preparation and running-in, it was successfully put on the stage. In the future, three works of "summer", "autumn" and "winter" will be staged one after another.

Wu Yan recalled that the original novel had a relatively slow pace and did not have many conflicts, so he was initially worried that there would not be so much plot to advance after it was adapted into a stage play. But the main creative team is very confident and spent a lot of time on the adaptation and creation. In terms of plot design, they paid more attention to young audiences and designed many childlike scenes. "I have always been very nervous, but this time I watched the audience, especially the young audiences." Thanks to their feedback, the stone finally fell from my heart. Thank you to the creators.”

At the performance site, many children who came to watch the stage play were attracted by the story and refused to leave for a long time even when the lights were on. Wu Yan specifically mentioned that after the performance, a child asked him if the Locked Dragon Well in the play was real? "I said you should check it out yourself and ask your parents. This is actually the true meaning of our science fiction works. Science fiction works are not meant to give you knowledge, but to arouse interest - if you find it interesting, then you can Can’t you explore it? I think this goal has been achieved.”

Wu Yan and Xiao Huanfan

Red Star News: What do you think of science fiction stage plays as a form of performance?

Wu Yan: I think science fiction dramas, including science fiction stage dramas, are a neglected growth point in the science fiction industry. Science fiction dramas are an upgrade compared to novels because they require a team, performances, choreography, lighting, and music. But it’s not as expensive as a movie. I think this should be a hot spot for the next development of China’s science fiction industry.

Red Star News: You have come to Chengdu many times to participate in science fiction exchange activities. How do you view the future development of the science fiction industry in Chengdu?

Wu Yan: This drama is produced by Chengdu’s Ba Guangfen Culture, and others like the Pidu District Science Fiction Industry Development Center, Chengdu Science Fiction Museum, and Sichuan University of Communication are all supportive. There is no doubt that Chengdu is the capital of science fiction. All parties are really actively investing in this aspect and actively developing science fiction culture. It is expected that the science fiction industry will become an economic growth point for Chengdu in the future and serve as a new business card of Chengdu.

Wu Yan

Red Star News: As a judge of the first "Tianwen" Chinese Science Fiction Literature Competition, what are your expectations for this competition?

Wu Yan: The biggest expectation for is to have good works and more and better works. Nowadays, science fiction works are published in large quantities, but there is still a lack of outstanding works, such as "The Three-Body Problem", which can have an impact on literary history and move people. We are waiting for "Tianwen" to produce works that will impress everyone.

Red Star News reporter Qiu Junfeng editor Su Jing