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