本报杭州9月7日电 （记者江南）第十九届中国戏剧节9月5日晚在浙江杭州开幕。杭州话剧艺术中心演 出的话剧《北上》作为本届戏剧节首演剧目在杭州金沙湖大剧院上演。 本届戏剧节由中国文学艺术界联合会、中国戏剧家协会主办，浙江省委宣传部、杭州市人民政府承办， 持续至9月25日。戏剧节期间，涵盖20个戏曲剧种以及话剧、歌剧、舞剧、音乐剧、滑稽戏、木偶戏等 不同戏剧艺术门类的30台优秀剧目在杭州各剧院上演，还有12台剧目在温州同步展演。 戏剧节延续了"一戏一评""一剧一推介"等传统活动，还将在闭幕式举办"中国文联终身成就奖（戏 剧）"表彰仪式。 《 人民日报 》（ 2025年09月08日 12 版） (责编：岳弘彬、牛镛) ...

Core Points - The 2025 Shanghai Jing'an Drama Festival will take place from April 25 to June 2, featuring 20 productions and 84 performances, with over 85% being Shanghai premieres and more than half being international works, including nearly 90% as China premieres [1][3] - The festival aims to elevate from a regional cultural brand to an internationally influential cultural event, showcasing a variety of performances and engaging the community [3] - Notable productions include the UK’s Olivier Award-winning director Rebecca Frecknall's "Julie," which will be performed exclusively in Shanghai, and the French director Philippe Caubère's "Paradise on Earth," which explores the relationship between nature and civilization [5][7] Festival Structure - The festival consists of three main sections: classic performances, city-wide events, and the "One Drama Award" [3] - The classic performances section includes six series focusing on Shanghai exclusives and premieres, while the international vision section features four productions, including "Paradise on Earth" and works by influential artists like Pip Delbono [3][7] Notable Productions - "Julie," based on August Strindberg's 1888 play, will be presented in a modern context with a unique stage design [5] - "The Dark Side of the Moon," directed by Robert Lepage, will explore the space race between the US and the Soviet Union, marking its first performance in China after 25 years of international touring [5][7] - The festival will also feature adaptations of classic works, including Jules Verne's "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea," showcasing innovative stagecraft [8] Community Engagement - The festival will utilize various venues across Shanghai, including mobile container theaters and community events, to enhance public participation [10] - Initiatives such as the "Drama Passport" will offer discounts and promotional activities to encourage attendance and integrate cultural experiences with local commerce [10]