The theatre, a platform for humans to express emotions and realize dreams, serves as an indispensable carrier of performing arts and an important space for people to enjoy development achievements. Chinese theatre culture has evolved significantly since China's earliest framed-stage theatre was constructed in 1909. From the rapid development of theatre construction in the 1980s to the official operation of the National Centre for the Performing Arts on December 22, 2007, China's theatre industry has gradually prospered and entered its heyday in the 21st century. However, there are still some issues regarding the efficient management and utilization of stage design resources.

Firstly, the stage design industry lacks an influential professional communication and exchange platform among artistic institutions, stage designers, students from art schools, and industry experts.

Secondly, the stage design industry lacks digital communication and display methods for professional forums, academic activities, award selections, exhibitions, and trade shows.

Thirdly, despite the increasing use of digital technology in stage design, there is still a lack of standardized, systematic digital management capabilities in the industry.

Fourthly, the industrial chain of stage design production is not yet fully developed. Most stage design production remains in small workshops or small-scale enterprises, hindering the effective utilization of stage design resources and the full development of industry advantages.

This project addresses the new demands for digitization, industrialization, and management informatization of stage design resources in the Taihu Digital Performing Arts Town. It has developed the first domestic platform for digital management, display, and communication of stage design resources by integrating technologies such as VR, big data, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence. This platform resolves issues such as backward management, difficulty in revitalization, and waste of value in stage design resources. It digitises stage design resource management, artistic display, and communication, enhances management efficiency, revitalises the value of stage design resources, and promotes technical exchanges and achievements sharing in stage design.

To expand and strengthen the stage design resources of the Taihu Performing Arts Town, the National Centre for the Performing Arts leverages its advantages in location, resources, and brand influence of the Taihu Stage Art Centre. Utilizing technologies such as VR, big data, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence, they are constructing the "Taihu Stage Art Digital Resource Sharing and Design Service Platform" tailored for the digital Taihu scenario. This platform aims to establish a digital path for stage design resources, featuring "one repository, one platform, one centre," which includes repositories for stage sets, props, costumes, and crafts, a platform for stage design and production services, and Taihu stage art digital immersive experience centre.

Key Outcomes

The establishment of a stage design resource database, forms standardized specifications for stage design data, and collects over 1000 three-dimensional models of stage sets, props, and costumes. The case establish a digital stage design resource sharing and design service platform, with over 300 users registered; It creates a digital immersive stage design experience centre, utilizing the digital results of the stage design resource platform to rapidly generate digital exhibitions combining audio, video, graphics, and 3D related to performances, and implements them in Taihu.