Acrobatics in the cloud

Chen Jian, deputy head of the Wuhan Acrobatic Troupe, says the live broadcast is the first step in their transformation plan. Although the real-time viewership of 3,800 people is still far from his expectation, the team has planned to continuously broadcast live performances in the next two months with three shows every weekend.

"The particularity of appreciating the acrobatic art lies in the live experience of the explosive power of the actors and the jaw-dropping reaction from the audience. Now that the applause of the audience is expressed in the form of live comments on the internet, it might be an opportunity for the transformation of the Wuhan Acrobatic Troupe," says Chen. He believes even if the theater opens in real stage later, they will keep doing online and offline content simultaneously. The online venue has opened up a new channel for the public to appreciate classic works of art and brought new impetus to the acrobatic renaissance.

The local government also proposes to support the restoration and development of life service industries such as catering, shopping malls, culture, tourism and housekeeping.