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A real-time live performance exploring the potential of telepresence techniques
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A real-time live performance exploring the potential of telepresence techniques

 

Shuttling between the real and virtual worlds with tiny robotic vehicles, Presence is a real-time adventure that offers the audience the chance to participate in a live performance via an online platform. Through an interdisciplinary combination of live performance, installation, game control programming and first-person game play, the work-in-progress piece examines the potential of telepresence techniques in online performance. 


The performance offers two levels of participation: “Drivers”, who extend their physical presence by remotely operating robotic video vehicles to interact with the performers and objects on-site and unlock hidden plots and stories; and “Observers”, able to choose an overview or a viewpoint of one of the “Drivers”, to explore several unnamed locations, viewing them from unfamiliar perspectives. 


Presence is devised to question the affect of pandemic experiences of physical separation on our current lived experience of physical mobility and telepresence. The production is  presented as part of Freespace’s Future of Performance series. 


 

About the Future of Performance series
In 2020, Freespace commissioned three teams of young local artists to explore the future of contemporary theatre and performance through innovative new creations. These collaborations evolved into three new works being presented between 2021 and 2023: A Thousand Plateaus, Bright Day and Presence.

 

Creative Team:
Programming: Ivor Houlker
Mechatronics: Kenny Wong Chi-chuen
Producer: Michelle Li
Performer: Alfie Leung, Mak Ho-tin, Abigail So, Sung Boon-ho, Yang Zhi-yan
Host for “Observers”: Yoyo Fung (Cantonese), Arisa Yasaratne (English)

 

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China 25th Anniversary

 

 

Creative Tomorrow

 

The Programme is part of “Creative Tomorrow” exclusively sponsored by
The Hong Kong Jockey Club.

 

Exclusive Sponsor:

The Hong Kong Jockey Club

 

Presented by Freespace

Part of the research and development is supported by HKADC

Supported by

Hong Kong Arts Development Council

Hong Kong Arts Development Council fully supports freedom of artistic expression. The views and opinions expressed in this project do not represent the stand of the Council.

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$144 (Drivers)            
$64 (Observers)    

For senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and a companion, Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients and full-time students. Ticket holders must present proof of eligibility on admission. Concession tickets are available on a first come, first served basis.

Age Limit

Suitable for ages 12 and above.

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  • This online event requires audience participation.
  • Only one ticket can be purchased for each session per email address.
  • Within 3 working days of purchasing a ticket, participants will receive an email from Rooftop Productions with the website link and login details for the performance.
  • Participants are advised to login to the platform 15 minutes before the performance starts.
  • Participants should prepare a desktop or laptop computer with an up-to-date web browser (e.g. Chrome, Firefox, Safari). Phones and tablets are not supported.
  • For the best experience, we encourage participants to wear headphones and have a microphone available (or the built-in mic on laptop).
  • For the best real-time experience, we suggest participants to use WiFi or ethernet to connect to the internet. Cellular connections may experience slower reaction times.
  • This programme contains strong language.
  • Please note that the performances will be recorded, as photographs, videos and screen capture images for promotional and archival purposes.
  • The organiser reserves the right to make changes to the programme without prior notice.
Enquiries

Ticketing Enquiries:
9334 2859 (Ms Wong/Ms Li)

 

Programme Enquiries:
9334 2859 (Ms Wong/Ms Li)

Adverse Weather Arrangements

If a black rainstorm warning or a typhoon signal no. 8 or above is in force three hours before the start of the event, the event will be cancelled.

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17–19 March 2023* (Friday–Sunday)
2:30pm, 5:00pm

 

23–26 March 2023* (Thursday–Sunday)
2:30pm, 5:00pm

 

* The following sessions are conducted in English:

18 March 2023, 5:00pm
19 March 2023, 2:30pm
25 March 2023, 5:00pm

All other sessions are conducted in Cantonese

 

Approximately 1 hour without intermission
 

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Online

Event Languages
Cantonese and English
Tickets
$180 (Drivers)
$80 (Observers)

Tickets available from 21 February 2023 (Tuesday) 10:00am.
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