The family that sins together, stays together. In the Chinese classic anthology Liaozhai (Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio), the short stories often focused on portraying the social norms of the time through a supernatural lens. Even in modern interpretations of the text, it remains a key source of inspiration for social commentary and what it means to live, resulting in director/playwright Oliver Chong’s continued … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: Transplant 《移心》by The Finger Players and RUDRA

A chance to reconnect with the world through the ritual of music and tea. According to the classic Chinese text Tao Te Ching, all life is connected by and originates from the invisible force known as the Tao, which provides a form of natural order. Disharmony emerges when one strays too far from such a natural order, and at times requires a form a guidance … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: Microcosm – a sonic tea ceremony by Shaman Tearoom

Five decades of Hong Kong history told across case files and investigations. Even if you’ve visited Hong Kong before, the next time you return, there may be the sense that something within the city has fundamentally shifted. If it’s one thing about the city’s character, it’s that nothing ever stays the same, and the Hong Kong of the past is no longer the Hong Kong … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: 13·67 by Zuni Icosahedron

Stunning sequel to 2022 Huayi hit showcases Nine Years Theatre at their best. In 2022, Nine Years Theatre (NYT) took on the challenge of headlining the Esplanade’s Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts, to present a play on the massive Esplanade Theatre stage, the first time the company produced a show for the space. As intimidating as it might have been, NYT ultimately chose to … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: Everything For You 《只在乎你》by Nine Years Theatre