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Blending traditional Cantonese opera techniques with contemporary stage and lighting design, this ground-breaking adaptation reimagines the last moments of a hero caught between reality and illusion.
The Xiqu Centre’s first commissioned work has received rave reviews for performances in various cities in Asia.
This programme is commissioned and produced by the Xiqu Centre, and presented as part of the Black Box Chinese Opera Festival 2023. The Black Box Chinese Opera Festival 2023 is presented by the Xiqu Centre, with the Yam Kim Fai and Pak Suet Sin Charitable Foundation as title sponsor.
Awards:
- “The 40 Most Influential Experimental Theatre in Contemporary China” by the 40th Anniversary of Experimental Theatre in China
- “Honorary Credential Award” by Xiqu Opera Black Box Festival (Beijing) 2018, 2019
- “2017 Best Experimental Xiqu” by China (Beijing) Performing Arts Expo 2018
A level of artistry rarely seen in Hong Kong. Excellent plot, acting and singing.
── Man Lai-fung, Hong Kong Cantonese opera performer
A quality production that dazzles your eyes, touches your heart and captures your imagination.
── Wu Tong, Deputy Director of the Chinese Theatre Literature Association (Beijing, China)
Title Sponsor:
Collaborating Partner:
Artistic and Production Team:
Producer: Naomi Chung*
Playwrights / Directors / Music Arrangers: Keith Lai, Janet Wong
Technical Director: Rae Wu*
Set Designer: Wong Yat-kwan
Lighting Designer: Leo Siu
Sound Designer: Wan San-hong
Costume Designer: Mandy Tam
Headgear Designer: Ken Tsang
Assistant Producer: Peter Lee*
Production Managers: Fung Chi*, Cherry Kwan*
Producer’s Assistants: Sam Ko*, Eunis Chan*
Cast:
Keith Lai as Xiang Yu
Janet Wong as Yuji (Concubine Yu)
Ng Lap-hei as Groom / Soldier
Musicians:
Ensemble Leader: Mao Yijun
Percussion Ensemble Leader: Chan Ting-pong
Musicians: (In alphabetical order): Chen Yifan, Ho Cheuk-chun, Lai Ka-wai, Leung Shuk-in, So Siu-fun, Wong Yuen-ling, Zhong Shi-ling
Production Team of 2016 premiere:
Lighting Designer: Allen Fung
Sound Designer: Yuen Cheuk-wa
Costume Designer: Mandy Tam
*Staff of West Kowloon Cultural District