Following the The Inner Études (2021) which drew inspiration from the history of granites in Hong Kong and The Sublime Progressions (2023) themed around migration and diaspora, the arts group Vividly unveils Fugue of Two Shores, the third and final chapter of a trilogy of immersive theatre.
Set sail! We shall embark on a journey back in the Age of Exploration. You will venture and arrive at a port named Macau. There, the Western colonists unloaded their collection of exotic plants and spices collected from the East. Three centuries later, they set sail again to an island called Hong Kong. The seedlings are transplanted from Macau to Hong Kong with both engulfed by the sea. They quickly took root and flourished into a lush and vibrant garden. Initially just a random piece to complete the master plan for cities in the West, the city came into fruition of its own.
Delving into legends from the antiquated past, Tai Kwun becomes the backdrop of two cities with intertwined destinies. The audiences will be guided on a journey across time and space in Tai Kwun via a multi-dimensional realm in which lighting, soundscapes, projections, and performances intersect. The site-specific theatre offers audiences the chance to witness how the intricate web of life reveals itself and to reconnect with the city by navigating into its past and present.
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Remarks
- Duration: approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
- In Cantonese without surtitles
- The programme contains vulgar language and recommended for ages 10 and above
- No latecomers will be admitted
- Audience is required to walk around various locations during the performance. Comfortable clothing is recommended and please assess your physical condition if it is suitable for participation
- Programmes are subject to change without prior notice. Tai Kwun reserves the right to make the final decision regarding the arrangements.
Curated and Produced by: Vividly
Concept, Co-Director and Multimedia Director: Jay Lei
Concept, Research, Co-Director and Playwright: Jay Lee
Dramaturg: Kok Heng Leun
Performers: Chan Wing-shuen, Chan Tze Sum Cecilia, HuiJim, Hanks Li
Voice Narrator and Acting Coach: Sam Choy
Scenographer and Set Designer: Samuel Chan*
Composer, Co-Sound Designer and Recording: Ellison Lau
Co-Sound Designers and Operators: Leong Hou In, Ao Kin Long
Lighting Designer: Tou Kuok Hong
Lighting Design Assistant: Lee Chon In
Costume Design: Cheung’s vision production
Production Manager and Stage Manager: Eva Chau
Publicity editor: Lorin Siu
Key Visual Designer: Jimi Vong
*By kind permission of the Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts
Tickets available at art-mate.net from 4 March 2025
Patrons may enjoy one of the below discount schemes for each purchase where applicable, available on a first-come-first-served basis:
- 40% off for Senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and their minder, full-time students;
- Members of TK FAN are entitled to 15% off on regularly-priced tickets. Download the Tai Kwun App to get the promo-code now.
SPOTLIGHT: A Season of Performing Arts 2025 Package:
- 5% off upon single purchase of standard ticket from 2 different programmes
- 10% off upon single purchase of standard ticket from 3 different programmes
- 15% off upon single purchase of standard ticket from 4 different programmes
Date: 01.05.2025 (Thu)
Time: 6:00PM – 7:00PM
Venue: Laundry Steps
Speakers:
- Jay Lei (Concept, Co-Director and Multimedia Director)
- Jay Lee (Concept, Research, Co-Director and Playwright)
- Creative team of Fugue of Two Shores
Moderator: Vee Long (Theatre Director)
Free admission
Started with historical research, Fugue of Two Shores tells the complex stories of Hong Kong and Macau with fascinating multi-media design and theatrical language. Join Jay Lee, one of the masterminds behind the work in this Education Special, designed especially for students who are interested in multi-media and theatre-making to peek into the behind-the-scenes of this site-specific trilogy.
This Education Special is designed for secondary school and university students. Please send your inquiry to performingarts@taikwunarts.hk for details of enrolment.
Date: 08, 09 & 15.05.2025 (Thu, Fri & Thu)
Time: 4:00PM – 5:00PM
Venue: F Hall Studio
Group size: 30
Language: Cantonese
Tai Kwun has been dedicated to nurturing performing arts talents in Hong Kong since its opening in 2018. Through commissioning, interdisciplinary and site-specific works were developed to respond to Tai Kwun’s unique background and environment, embodying the story and identity of Hong Kong in the language of theatre, dance, music and more.
The Season is also a platform to foster international collaboration and exchange between Hong Kong and overseas artists. Outstanding international productions are adapted to Tai Kwun and Hong Kong’s context and presented in joint efforts with local artists, creating cultural and artistic synergy.
Accolades of Tai Kwun commissioned works
The Message Behind The Wall by 198491 (2018 Dance Season)
2019 Hong Kong Dance Awards – “Outstanding Small Venue Production”
Diary VII • The Story Of...... (SPOTLIGHT: A Season of Performing Arts 2021)
2022 Hong Kong Dance Awards - “Outstanding Choreography” and “Outstanding Small Venue Production”
The Inner Études (SPOTLIGHT: A Season of Performing Arts 2021)
2022 Golden Pin Design Award – “Mark Winner, Integration Design”
Since When (SPOTLIGHT: A Season of Performing Arts 2023)
2023 CASH Golden Sail Music Awards – “Best Serious Composition”