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- Introduction
In the city, public spaces weave a labyrinth of steel and concrete. Amid this complexity, people navigate the hidden gaps between buildings, uncovering hidden mysteries.
In this city, the physical environment shapes space, while events define time. The clanging at a skyscraper site becomes the city's rhythm, a backdrop to daily life. Yet, while music conveys human emotion, the sound of steel and hammer is just the city's mechanical ticking, leaving no emotional trace.
Public Assemble draws from this urban experience, presenting a dynamic audio-visual performance in the remains of a glass factory. Over five days, actors, passersby, spaces, and objects within the venue may all become performers. Together, we explore and interact with the city, creating spontaneous performances as the city evolves with us.
Modular Theatre is an interactive performance series by XU Ziqin and LEI Hongcai, focusing on sound, space, and narrative. It aims to deconstruct traditional narratives and create an open, expandable performance system. This platform allows audiences to engage with and create performances involving sound, light, and interaction, exploring self-organization and continuous evolution.
Production Team
Director/Dramaturgy/Interactive Design: XU Ziqin
Sound Director/Spatial Design/Interactive Design: LEI Hongcai
Choreographer/Performer: CAI Yuchen
Scriptwriter: JIN Xiran

- Performance Record
Performance Type: New Media Theatre
Cast Size: 5-10
Number of touring personnel: 5-10
Duration: 20-50 Minutes
Setup Period: 4-6 hours or 2-3 days (depending on the venue size)
Logistics: Two mini cargo vans plus vehicles from the site set up team
Specific Venue Requirements: The performance content is flexible and can be divided. Single-scene interactions can be selected for pop-up performances in outdoor/public spaces. The small-scale version requires an enclosed space of at least 20 square meters with power supply, while the full-scale version involving large installations can be adapted to the venue. The full-scale version, which is based on the small-scale setup, can be adjusted for up to 200 square meters according to the specific details of the venue
Audience Capacity per Session: 100
Tech Rider: Two 220V power sockets with at least 20m of power and audio cables extended to the control desk; customised Layher and truss structures may need to be installed based on venue requirements; Specific installations and lighting can be adjusted in design and size according to the venue and event needs.
