Tai Kwun | Tai Kwun Performing Arts Season: SPOTLIGHT 2025 - A trilogy of immersive theatre《Fugue of Two Shores》

Description

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.

Remarks

Duration: approximately 1 hour 30 minutes

In Cantonese without surtitles

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.