“One Fine Day” by New Youth Group (Beijing)

HKRep Black Box , 11.10.2018 to 14.10.2018

Photo: Zeen Tan

"A graceful kind of modern dance, a symphony of voices, a poem about horizons, a random diary found at the metro."
— Meng Jinghui

Synopsis

An alternative theatre experience about real people and everyday life

What comes to mind when we hear the words “one fine day”? In this unique and powerful production, you will have an opportunity to encounter a range of Hong Kong residents sharing personal tales of happiness and heartbreak. 

On stage, in tightly choreographed simultaneous recitals, 19 non-professional performers share stories of their “one fine day”. Provided with headphones, the audience is free to choose whether to listen to the story of a single narrator, to switch between channels to hear other tales, or to put down the headphones and listen to everyone at the same time. Through the cacophony of sounds and voices, intensely intimate stories emerge, coming together in a profound and confronting experience for audiences and performers alike.

Directed by Beijing-based Li Jianjun, One Fine Day has moved audiences in Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou and Shenzhen, and inspired those who took part to reflect on issues like personal relationships and how people relate to the society around them. This October, join us for tales that are quintessentially Hong Kong!

We will be looking for these 19 performers through an open call for the Hong Kong premiere of One Fine Day. No performing experience needed. If you have a story to share, apply now to join us!

Awards:
4th World Stage Design (2017) Performance Design (Silver Medal)

Programme Details

Date & Time:
11*–13 October 2018 (Thursday to Saturday) 8:00pm
13 October 2018 (Saturday) 3:00pm
14 October 2018 (Sunday) 5:00pm 

*With post-performance talk

Venue:
HKRep Black Box (8/F, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong)

Language:
Presented mainly in Cantonese

Tickets:
$300 (Free seating)

  • Half price for senior citizens aged 60 or above and full-time students (limited discount tickets available on a first come, first served basis), as well as people with disabilities and their accompanying minders.
  • 15% discount for HKRep Pals.

Buy Now

Tickets now available at URBTIX
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Internet Booking: www.urbtix.hk
Ticketing Enquiries: (852) 3761 6661
Programme Enquiries: (852) 3103 5900

Recommended for ages 6 and above
Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes without intermission
No admission for latecomers
Please contact HKRep before purchasing tickets if wheelchair seats are required (Tel: (852) 3103 5900)

Artistic & Production Teams

Director: Li Jianjun
Text/ Curator: Zhuang Jiayun
Performance design: Tan Zeen
Lighting design: Chen Xiaji
Music:  SHAO
Production: Wang Qingyang
Deputy directors: Niu Dun, Yang Mingchen, Huang Bing

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