Incubation Projects
Unlike many other arts festivals that primarily feature invited performances, the Shekou Theatre Festival is centered around original creation. The decision to take such a challenging path was made in response to the disruption of international arts and culture exchanges by the pandemic in 2022. During the planning meetings, Crystal, one member of the jury, proposed, "When the borders reopen, what can we offer to the world?" To answer this question, the Shekou Theatre Festival boldly shifted its focus to young creators, initiating the Incubation Projects, assembling a jury, establishing selection criteria, and providing resources and platforms.
About the Incubation Projects
Unlike many other arts festivals that primarily feature invited performances, the Shekou Theatre Festival is centered around original creation. The decision to take such a challenging path was made in response to the disruption of international arts and culture exchanges by the pandemic in 2022. During the planning meetings, Crystal, one member of the jury, proposed, "When the borders reopen, what can we offer to the world?" To answer this question, the Shekou Theatre Festival boldly shifted its focus to young creators, initiating the Incubation Projects, assembling a jury, establishing selection criteria, and providing resources and platforms.

Starting from the submission of project proposals by creators, the works undergo a process of selection, nurturing, mentoring, and companionship, resulting in unique and distinctive creations. These works are presented to the public during the Shekou Theatre Festival, where they are further refined through interactions with the audience, evolving into more complete productions. Each year, the festival also invites scholars, experts, media commentators, and program curators from both domestic and international spheres to participate, providing a platform for young creators to be visible and connected with the world.

But the Incubation Projects don't end there. We aspire for the works cultivated at the Shekou Theatre Festival to transcend even further. Beginning in 2024, the festival will invite previously incubated works to return with an "enhanced version" as part of the "Homecoming" programme. With continued nurturing, we anticipate these incubated productions will evolve into a formidable artistic force.
Projects Offered
Incubation Camps and Writing Workshops
The Incubation Camps and Writing Workshops aim to immerse creators back into life, focusing on life itself and establishing genuine connections with others.

Selected creators from the first round of auditions will be invited to join the Incubation Camp and Writing Workshops in Shekou. Why go to such lengths to bring young creators to Shekou? Our hope is that once they arrive in the space, they can let the space speak to them, transforming their ideas into a more comprehensive and locally integrated presentation.

In the Incubation Camp and Writing Workshops, in addition to on-site inspections, exchanges with creators from various places, lectures, and sharing of experiences in the space, there are heavyweight sessions: one-on-one sessions with judges/mentors. New space judges will carefully listen to your creative proposals, pinpointing issues and presenting various challenges; while one-on-one sessions with new writing mentors involve a process of teamwork, where only mutual commitment can unleash each other's potential, creating surprising works.
The Incubation Camps and Writing Workshops aim to immerse creators back into life, focusing on life itself and establishing genuine connections with others.

Selected creators from the first round of auditions will be invited to join the Incubation Camp and Writing Workshops in Shekou. Why go to such lengths to bring young creators to Shekou? Our hope is that once they arrive in the space, they can let the space speak to them, transforming their ideas into a more comprehensive and locally integrated presentation.

In the Incubation Camp and Writing Workshops, in addition to on-site inspections, exchanges with creators from various places, lectures, and sharing of experiences in the space, there are heavyweight sessions: one-on-one sessions with judges/mentors. New space judges will carefully listen to your creative proposals, pinpointing issues and presenting various challenges; while one-on-one sessions with new writing mentors involve a process of teamwork, where only mutual commitment can unleash each other's potential, creating surprising works.
Creators Feedback
像回家的感覺,真的很舒服與大家相見,也看見蛇口戲劇節的成長,希望我能夠成為蛇口戲劇節的驕傲,我會努力創作的。
—— 《噬夢者》邱泓鈞
在五天當中學到了很多以往在制作中無法了解到以及發現的問題,包括如何分工、協調、預算以及溝通,對於做⼀個制作有了更細節的了解和提升…… 十分感謝每位老師給予單獨的對談時間,讓我從固有的想法中走出來,開拓我無法注意以及需要深入研究的部分到底是什麼。
—— 《靚女•好嘢》金曉霖
越来越详细,被孵化的感觉已经完全大于了"被评审"的焦虑,是一种正向的压力而不是被逼着竞争的负能量,很舒服的体验~ 学到很专业的知识,专业的工作流程,还可以和非常厉害有趣的创作者们相识。幸福又幸运!
—— 《远洋协奏曲》爱丽丝儿
幸福,感动。谢谢蛇口戏剧节,觉得很幸运。祝我们未来仍然热爱,仍然热泪盈眶。
—— 《山海浮生|八荒祭》程雨阳
作为第一次参加这个创作营的参加者,觉得其他创作者也太强了,非常荣幸成为入选者之一 …… 感受到导师们把创作营不只是一份工作,而是一起同行。 真的觉得蛇口戏剧节是大湾区,甚至是国内最有爱、最尊重创作者的孵化平台。
—— 《面影4.0》肖智仁
非常幸福,经历了一段真诚的旅程。同时大家也并非空谈爱或者理想,也能从创作营的安排和与老师们的对话中感受出来,对于落地的现实考虑。我也在不少务实的讨论或者单聊中,更清晰地思考如何去让一个尚在漂浮的点子落下来……
—— 《公共装配场 | PublicAssemble》徐子钦