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Review-Dunsinane-National Theatre of Scotland and RSC4-5-14
David Greig’s ‘Dunsinane’, as a self-conscious sequel to ‘Macbeth’, is a revisionist tale of a revisionist tale. First produced in 2010, it draws clear parallels with Britain’s occupations of Iraq and Afghanistan as well as the burgeoning push for an independent Scotland. 4 years on, with the Scots poised to referend their separatism and Britain’s further intervention in Syria (for now at least) averted, this production’s tour of China seems timely in asking what lessons we can learn from history and the shifting sands of our collective memory on which history sits.
Audience Reaction-Je Danse Toujours-HK Theatre Association2-5-14
Did you have a chance to see Je Danse Toujours? What did you think of it?
Shows We're Reviewing in May1-5-14
May is a busy month for the HKELD critics. Due to our complicated schedules we ask that reviews be requested at least 2 weeks in advance.
Audience Reaction-Beans-Hong Kong Dance Company25-4-14
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Audience Reaction-I Get a Kick Out of Cole-Hong Kong Singers24-4-14
Did you have a chance to see I Get a Kick Out of Cole?
Review-The Tragedy of Miss Julius Caesar-Shakespeare in the Port19-4-14
From the macho, thuggish politics of ancient Rome to the racy, wheeler-dealing of Minsky’s burlesque empire in 1930s New York, this is The Tragedy of Miss Julius Caesar, and what a great idea for an adaptation it is. The almost all-female cast skillfully transplanted the plotting of Caesar’s assassination into the modern day. As back-stabbing, burlesque queens, they are excellent conspirators to murder.
Review-The Taming of the Shrew-Shakespeare in the Port18-4-14
I was super excited to see Shakespeare in the Port come into fruition. Our own Shakespeare in the Park? Yes! The venue at Cyberport was also spot on. There were abundant grassy patches to lie on, and the stage was decked out in fairy lights and soft glowing cubes. The weather was just right for outdoor events. It was perfect on a clear night and I could imagine how well the festival would work in the afternoon sun.
Audience Reaction-Second Thoughts-CCDC14-4-14
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Audience Reaction-Special Delivery 2-Ho Bit Goon12-4-14
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Audience Reaction-Boeing Boeing-ABA Productions11-4-14
Did you have a chance to see Boeing Boeing?
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