He is a renowned Chinese experimental theatre director affiliated with the National Theatre of China. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the Chinese Department of Beijing Teachers’ College (now Capital Normal University) in 1986. Upon graduation, he was assigned to work as a teacher, and later admitted to the Central Academy of Drama for postgraduate studies. He is the most influential Chinese theatre director on the current international theatre scene. With his sharp, humorous and critical theatrical mastery, he has repeatedly created miracles in the theatre world and ushered in a new look for contemporary theatre. His uniquely individual creativity and diverse artistic styles have become a remarkable cultural phenomenon. Since the 1990s, he has created more than 40 works, and every premiere has sparked a strong response. He enjoys wide renown in international theatre circles; his works have been staged at numerous international theatre festivals and toured across many countries. In 2013, Meng Jinghui co‑founded the Wuzhen Theatre Festival together with Chen Xianghong, Huang Lei and Stan Lai.
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