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Review- BEEP- Black Sheep Theatre20-11-15
As a millennial, I often get the short end of the stick when it comes to people posing questions such as “Has technology gone too far in Hong Kong?” which is a question asked in BEEP, a devised production by Black Sheep Theatre. I was especially impressed with the way that this production was created from the ground up, as this entire play is a result of the entire cast collaboratively exploring the directorial potential of a single word – Beep.
Review- The Overcoat- Theatre du Pif17-11-15
The Overcoat is an adaptation of a short story of the same name, written by Ukrainian-born Russian dramatist and novelist Nikolai Gogol. This piece, performed dutifully by the company- 'Theatre du pif' will be performed as part of a school tour. Let me just say this; I hope the youngins appreciate what they're watching (I don't remember having such intense and well-tuned school hall plays when I was a child) but I digress.
Review- The Rainbow Connection- Pink Season13-11-15
On Tuesday I had the pleasure of attending and reviewing The Rainbow Connection for Pink Season. Co-Produced by HKELD's own maestro, Meaghan McGurgan, I was going into the production with my harshest critical eye. She told me to hold nothing back because even though her performers were volunteers, they could take a note.
Review- Invisible Cities- Zuni Icosahedron7-11-15
Can you hear? Can you hear me? Can you hear yourself? I want to communicate with you. The people of Hong Kong want to communicate with you…
Review- Love Pings- I AM9-10-15
What would happen if someone could see every whatsapp, skype, email and SMS you've received and sent over the last year? What would happen if they saw all the drunken texts, the booty calls, the dishonest I'm-not-feeling-wells and sorry-something-came-ups?
Review- Choreographers' Showcase- Hong Kong Ballet5-10-15
I had the pleasure of seeing Hong Kong Ballet's latest show over the weekend. The Choreographers’ Showcase serves as a platform for Hong Kong Ballet dancers to present their creativity, ideas and accumulated dance experience.
Review- Singin' in the Rain- Lunchbox Productions27-9-15
It was all too fitting last night that amber rain warnings were being announced while Singin' in the Rain splashed into town.
Review- The Waste Land- The Shadow Players24-9-15
To hear that there shall be a dramatic performance of T.S Eliot's The Waste Land is a rarity. The Waste Land has been deemed one of the most influential poems of the 20th century and whilst its influence upon the literary world is unquestionable, it has often been considered too difficult to perform. Its vast array of characters, scenarios and sequences which feature a diverse assortment of languages have scared away many a confident performer.
Review- Eureka- CCDC21-9-15
The title 'Eureka' brings strong connotations and expectations, (and this is before even entering the performance). This word: 'Eureka' suggests that I will leaving with a sense of understanding, clarity and ultimately a concept of the show which I will view for a little under two hours. Did I achieve this moment of enlightenment? I'll return to this later.
Review- La Soiree- Lunchbox Productions17-9-15
In a combination of circus, cabaret and burlesque that has been running since its creation at Edinburgh Fringe, La Soiree swung into Hong Kong last night. I found it enjoyable, the cast talented, but sometimes their use of camp a little over the top.
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