Edward Lam, Elaine Jin, Margaret Cheung and Jordan Cheng tackle suffering in an experimental, humorous and bittersweet work
In times of trouble, what can we learn from each other’s experience, how can we gain wisdom and can we find love in the midst?
In January this year, award-winning screen veteran Elaine Jin and musical theatre stars Margaret Cheung and Jordan Cheng explored loss and longing through a game of mahjong in the work-in-progress presentation of Hard Times. After half a year of feedback collection and evaluation, the team is back with a full-scale presentation this September that looks at suffering in a humorous and bittersweet light.
Moving to a bigger venue in The Box, director Edward Lam once again creates a highly experimental work. With a greater focus on the music element, Lam has invited Harris Ho to join the production as music director and compose several new pieces. Together with video projection and live music, the team hopes to share with the audience an innovative form of theatre that combines singing and acting.
Using intangible cues on stage, the performers are encouraged to lay bare their innermost feelings and life experience. They learn from each other, complement each other, and create an "organic theatre work" that is ephemeral but enduring in our memories.
This programme is co-presented and co-produced by WestK and Edward Lam Dance Theatre.
Artistic Team:
- Director: Edward Lam
- Performers: Elaine Jin Yam-ling, Margaret Cheung, Jordan Cheng Kwan-chi
- Music Director: Harris Ho
- Dramaturg: Hsu Yen-mei
- Creative Coordinator: Ho Ting-wai
- Sound and Music Designer: Chung Chak-ming
- Scenography: Jonathan Wong*
- Lighting Designer: Au Yeung Hon-ki
- Art Director and Image Designer: Kary Kwok
- Video Director and Editor: Darwin Ng
- Production Manager: Joyi Tsang
*Appearance by kind permission of The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Key Visual Outfits: Brunello Cucinelli
Image Credit: West Kowloon Cultural District
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How to get there?
West Kowloon Cultural District is located at the Yau Tsim Mong District and is bounded by Canton road in the east, the Western Harbour Crossing entrance and Austin Road in the north and Victoria Harbour in the west and south.
Getting here is simple as it is easily accessible by MTR, ferry, bus and road.
By MTR
- Exit from MTR Kowloon Station Exit E4 or E5, walk through Nga Cheung road and cross the footbridge, you will reach West Kowloon Cultural District within 10 minutes.
- Exit from MTR Austin Station Exit D2, followed by a 20-minute walk to the West Kowloon Cultural District. However, due to road works around Austin Station, we strongly recommend you to choose other routes.
By Bus
- KMB: Take bus route No. 215X, 261B, 281A or 215P and get off at the Austin Road West bus stops, followed by a 5-minute walk to the West Kowloon Cultural District; for route No. 8, 11, 280X or 203E, get off at the Nga Cheung Road bus stops, followed by a 10-minute walk to the West Kowloon Cultural District.
- Cross harbour bus (via Western Harbour Crossing): Take route No. 904, 905, 914, 930, 934, 935, 948,962B, 962X, 967, 968, 969, 970, 970X, 971or 973 and get off at the toll plaza bus stops of the Western Harbour Crossing, followed by a 5 - minute walk to reach the West Kowloon Cultural District.
By Minibus
- Green minibus: Take route No. 77M and get off at Austin Road West, followed by a 5-minute walk to reach the West Kowloon Cultural District; for route No. 26 or 74, get off at the Kowloon Station Public Transport Interchange, followed by a 15-minute walk to reach the West Kowloon Cultural District via MTR Kowloon Station or Lin Cheung Road.
By Car
- There is an hourly-rated carpark at the West Kowloon Cultural District. During the peak periods on weekends and holidays, visitors are suggested to use public transport or park your cars in nearby carparks (Kowloon MTR station or Elements).
By Taxi
- There is a designated drop-off point exclusively for taxies.