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Tickets for the special additional performance (22 December 2023) available on the online ticketing system POPTICKET from 8 December 2023 (Friday) at 10:00am.
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Overview
The multi-award-winning Hong Kong production returns this year with the original star-studded cast
After a hugely successful premiere in September 2022, the original Hong Kong production The Impossible Trial – a musical returns for a highly anticipated rerun at the Xiqu Centre this year.
Conceived, created and staged by an all-star local team, the riveting tale of redemption showcases music by Leon Ko, lyrics by Chris Shum, script by Cheung Fei Fan and direction by Fong Chun Kit. The rerun also features the stunning original cast, recently recognised at the Hong Kong Drama Awards.
With a unique set that blends traditional and contemporary aesthetics and highlights the skills of staging director Ivanhoe Lam and scenographer Wong Yat Kwan, The Impossible Trial – a musical is a Hong Kong production not to be missed.
The Impossible Trial – a musical received multiple awards at the 2023 Hong Kong Drama Awards, including Best Production, Best Director, Best Original Music (Musical) and Best Lyrics.
This programme is commissioned by WestK, co-presented and co-produced by WestK and Hong Kong Repertory Theatre, with the Shun Hing Group 70th Anniversary as title sponsor.
Creative Team:
Composer and Musical Director: Leon Ko
Lyricist: Chris Shum
Playwright: Cheung Fei Fan
Director: Fong Chun Kit
Staging Director and Choreographer: Ivanhoe Lam
Scenographer: Wong Yat Kwan*
Co-choreographer: Lim Wei Wei
Band Leader: Anna Lo
Singing Coach: Lianna Tse
Set Designer: Bill Cheung
Costume Designer: Vanessa Suen Wing Kwan
Lighting Designer: Yeung Tsz Yan
Co-sound Designer: Can Ha, Ctrl Fre@k (Jeffrey Yue)
Cast: Lau Shau Ching, Jordan Cheng, Tunes Ting, Clinton Zhang, Rick Lau, Yau Ting Fai, Fung Chi Yau, Man Sui Hing, Kiki Cheung, ManMan Kwok, Vivian Chan, Adam Tang, Rick Cheung, Christopher Ying, Olga Chung, Eddy Au Yeung, Angus Chan, Dee To, Luk Ka Ki
*Appearance by kind permission of The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
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“The natural performance of the three main actors, Lau Shau Ching, Jordan Cheng and Tunes Ting, shines on a par with the talent of the creative team.”
– Oliver Chou, Columnist, Ta Kung Pao
“Leon Ko’s versatile arrangement features memorable leitmotifs, while Chris Shum’s script utilises the full spectrum of idiomatic Cantonese and its tonal specialties – A perfect balance between artistic excellence and entertainment.”
– Leung Tze, Theatre critic, International Association of Theatre Critics (Hong Kong) website
Awards:
The 31st Hong Kong Drama Awards
- Best Production
- Best Original Music (Musical) – Leon Ko
- Best Lyrics – Chris Shum
- Best Director (Tragedy/Drama) – Fong Chun Kit
- Best Actor (Tragedy/Drama) – Jordan Cheng
- Best Actress (Tragedy/Drama) – Tunes Ting
- Best Supporting Actor (Tragedy/Drama) – Clinton Zhang
- Best Stage Design – Wong Yat Kwan, Bill Cheung
- Best Sound Design – Can Ha
- Outstanding Production of the Year
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Tabs
Fong Tong Geng, Guangdong’s most prominent advocate, is known for his greed and malice. But at the height of his career heaven deals him a blow and his reputation and wealth are lost overnight. Haunted by the bitter ghost of a childhood friend, Fong fights his way back to the magistrate to right his wrongs and redeem himself as a champion of the common man.
Pre-show Sharing
Join two pre-performance sharing sessions in which members of the core creative team and guest speakers share their insights and experience on different aspects of The Impossible Trial – a musical.
Open to ticketholders of The Impossible Trial – a musical with registration. Seats are limited and subject to availability. Successful registrants will receive a confirmation email by 1 December 2023 (Friday).
Pre-show Sharing 1
Date: 3 December 2023 (Sunday)
Time: 4:00pm–6:00pm
Venue: FHKA Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
Speakers:
Cheung Fei Fan (Playwright of The Impossible Trial – a musical)
Fong Chun Kit (Director of The Impossible Trial – a musical)
Moderator:
Louis Yu Kwok-lit (Director, Hong Kong Art School)
Pre-show Sharing 2
Date: 9 December 2023 (Saturday)
Time: 4:00pm–6:00pm
Venue: FHKA Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
Speakers:
Chris Shum (Lyricist of The Impossible Trial – a musical)
Lianna Tse (Singing Coach of The Impossible Trial – a musical)
Dr Howard Y. F. Choy (Associate Head and Associate Professor, Department of Chinese Language and Literature, Hong Kong Baptist University)
Moderator:
Kingston Lo (Theatre Director, Lyricist)