REVIEW: Kafka’s Metamorphosis: The Musical! With Puppets!
Reading Time: 2 minutesOriginally, Kafka’s “Metamorphosi” was a classic work by Franz Kafka, created with his unique existential perspective.
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REVIEW: Fortune Bistro
Reading Time: 2 minutes“Fortune Bistro” presents an interesting and meaningful concept that attempts to explore the relationship between Eastern traditional cultures and modern technology.
REVIEW: Oedipus Rex
Reading Time: 2 minutesScottish Opera’s Oedipus Rex is an adaptation of Sophocles’ ancient Greek tragedy, based on Igor Stravinsky’s opera, is staged in the National Museum of Scotland. Conducted by Stuart Stratford and directed by Roxana Haines, the production features a mix of professional and community chorus members.
REVIEW: Hamlet
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis is one of the most unique and meaningful versions of Hamlet I've ever seen. Produced by Peruvian theatre company Teatro La Plaza, directed and written by Chela De Ferrari, this version of Hamlet presents the stories of people with Down’s syndrome.
REVIEW: Picasso 2033
Reading Time: 2 minutesPicasso 2033 is an experimental play set in a future world where AI gradually replaces humans in the field of art. In the narrative, AI painting trainer 9527 (Gawa Leung) returns to the house where she once lived with her mother. Her mother’s unfinished painting, created during her battle with Alzheimer’s disease, awakens her memories. Through the emotional entanglement between the protagonist, 9527 and her mother (Yue Tang), the play delves into profound reflections on the future of art, artificial intelligence, and the identity and creativity of humanity.
REVIEW: Vanishing
Reading Time: 2 minutesVanishing is set against the backdrop of two diners, one in Hong Kong and the other in Los Angeles, and revolves around two characters, [A] and [B]. A mysterious telepathic phone call connects them across different times and spaces, allowing for a conversation that transcends temporal and spatial boundaries. At the heart of this play is the concept of memory tied to objects and spaces, which the creators have attempted to explore using cardboard box props and video projections. However, these innovative forms also render the play with many abstract symbols that leave the audience feeling confused.
REVIEW: Breathe
Reading Time: 2 minutesProduced by Half a String company, “Breathe” is a puppetry play combined with live music performances, uses real-time photography to present the story. The story follows a “Seedling” puppet as they hatch from and acorn and experience the hectic forest floor, explores the inner workings of trees.
REVIEW: The Dream of Being A Madame
Reading Time: 2 minutes“The Dream of Being a Madame” depicts two women, May (Joyce Lim) and Lairs (Li Xu), who have different values and personalities but become close friends.
REVIEW: Yuja Wang
Reading Time: 2 minutesYuja Wang, the internationally acclaimed Chinese pianist, performed a stunning solo recital on 5th Aug at Usher Hall.
REVIEW: Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
Reading Time: 2 minutesShowstopper! The Improvised Musical is a captivating improvised musical that attracts a large audience with its boundless creativity and originality. This performance showcases the extraordinary improvisational skills and musical talent of its actors, leaving the audience thoroughly entertained. Although it is an improvised performance, Showstopper! does not merely mimic musical theatre genres or descend into comedic antics. Instead, it seriously tries to present itself as a meticulously rehearsed musical. Each performance features six actors dressed in red and black, along with a host-like actor, The Writer. At the beginning, The Writer sets the scene for the musical: he is in need of a musical but has nothing to start with, requiring the audience’s help to provide the theme, title, and musical style. Thus, an unknown adventure begins.