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Preview-Small Eyes for a Black Face-Brave Heart Theatre13-3-15
‘Love alters not where it alteration finds…’ An African king seeks a princess for his son. A Chinese sociologist seeks a guide for her studies. Somewhere in the mythical kingdom of Zamunda, lovers’ eyes lock and cultures collide with timeless prejudice in this fast-moving specially commissioned modern day fairy tale, told to African rhythms with Chinese characteristics.
Occupy Central Clearance Has Begun11-12-14
Last night various art organizations worked hard to preserve and archive the art at Occupy Central and Occupy Causeway Bay. This morning we woke to post-it less walls and glitter bombed streets. We heard boys and girls shouting "We will be back!" with joy in their voices. They are not considering this a failure. It's a strategic retreat.
Preview-Three Little Men-Brave Heart Theatre28-11-14
Brave Heart Theatre has opened two shows so far in the past couple months but they're not finished yet with their inaugural 2014 season. They're closing with a world premiere piece by Wing Man Lam - a local HK playwright getting her debut with a new theatre company in an alternative performance space, the Premium Sofa Club. An enthusiast about life and art, I was very excited to chat with her and Tom Hope (Artistic Director of Brave Heart) about creating new work and working on a world premiere play.
Review-Tear Gas-Brave Heart Theatre20-11-14
I wasn’t planning on being the critic for Tear Gas. Although I’ve been deeply encompassed in the political events happening in Hong Kong the past 51 days, I wanted a Hong Kong perspective on a show that described itself as a “satirical view on the events of Occupy Central”. Unfortunately, there were schedule clashes with the local critics and I was the one who was left to cover the event. How would a foreigner feel about a show written about Occupy Central from the perspective of a domestic helper? It was like looking at a box inside a box. Though not planned, I’m glad I got to see the show and that I was opened up to a new perspective on the events at #umhk.
Preview-TEAR GAS!-Brave Heart Theatre10-11-14
Occupy Hong Kong has been the inspiration for many artistic projects. From Milk Tsang's Umbrella Man, to Mui Cheuk-yin's Dancing Umbrella Project, to mass scale street art like the Lennon Wall and the Stand by You: Oil Machine by Art Radar - now it comes to a Sheung Wan underground venue these next three weeks, thanks to Maryjane Alejo, Sandy Lau and the creative team at Brave Heart Theatre.
Preview- Brave Heart Theatre11-10-14
English speaking theatre lovers who have been missing the presence of an English rep theatre in Hong Kong can rejoice now that Brave Heart theatre has arrived.
Will Occupy Central Change the Way HK Views Art?6-10-14
Occupy Central's Admiralty location has a plethora of public art and audience interactive art on display. They vary from the Lennon wall, where people can put up Post-its answering the question "Why Are We Here?" to Billy Lau's project where he had over 60 different languages display "Support Democracy in Hong Kong". The people of HK can get involved in the art at Admiralty. The protests have a grassroots feel that has been absent from many of Hong Kong's public art displays in the past.
Hong Kong Artists Help Occupy the Streets of Hong Kong30-9-14
Since the weekend, Hong Kong has been front page news around the world because of the pro-democracy protests here.
Occupy Central28-9-14
Like it. Share it. Tweet it. Hong Kong is in our hearts tonight. We're sending our love and prayers to the protestors. Spread the message that love and peace are stronger than tear gas. #prayersforoccupycentral