Contemporary Chinese Queer Performance

Queer theatre and performance in contemporary China are explored in Hongwei Bao's book, which emphasizes their significance for queer identity and community formation. It challenges heteronormative social relations and hegemonic narratives of historiography through the use of queer performance as an analytical lens.

Format: Hardback
Length: 158 pages
Publication date: 12 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In this groundbreaking study, Hongwei Bao delves into the realm of queer theatre and performance in contemporary China, offering a comprehensive exploration of the diverse forms of queer expression that have emerged in the first two decades of the twenty-first century. Through meticulous analysis, Bao argues for the vital role of performance in shaping queer identity and fostering community among marginalized groups. This book serves as a valuable documentation of various queer performances, encompassing music, film, theatre, and political activism, highlighting their significance in challenging heteronormative modes of social relations and subverting dominant historiographic narratives. With its insightful approach, this work appeals to students and scholars of theatre and performance studies, gender and sexuality studies, and Asian studies, providing a rich and interdisciplinary perspective on the evolving landscape of queer culture in China.

In this groundbreaking study, Hongwei Bao delves into the realm of queer theatre and performance in contemporary China, offering a comprehensive exploration of the diverse forms of queer expression that have emerged in the first two decades of the twenty-first century. Through meticulous analysis, Bao argues for the vital role of performance in shaping queer identity and fostering community among marginalized groups. This book serves as a valuable documentation of various queer performances, encompassing music, film, theatre, and political activism, highlighting their significance in challenging heteronormative modes of social relations and subverting dominant historiographic narratives. With its insightful approach, this work appeals to students and scholars of theatre and performance studies, gender and sexuality studies, and Asian studies, providing a rich and interdisciplinary perspective on the evolving landscape of queer culture in China.

Weight: 471g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367500245