Core Points - The third International Solo Theatre Festival has commenced in Beijing, featuring 18 top performances from various countries including China, the USA, Spain, Georgia, and Argentina [1] - The festival aims to promote excellent original works from the Chinese-speaking world while continuing to engage with international avant-garde theatre [1] Group 1 - The festival includes 14 domestic works such as "Northbound, Southbound," "A Ground Full of Chicken Feathers," and "A Report from a Monkey," alongside 4 international pieces from Spain, the USA, Georgia, and Argentina [1] - The event showcases a wide spectrum of themes, ranging from classic literature to avant-garde experiments, and from inner monologues to social narratives, providing diverse voices and broader perspectives [1] Group 2 - The founder of the festival, Li Yangduo, expressed satisfaction with the growing attention towards solo theatre, noting the involvement of film stars which has attracted more audiences to the theatre [1] - Notable performances by celebrities such as Xin Zhilei and Zhang Yishan have contributed to increasing the popularity of solo theatre among viewers [1]