REFRAME THEATRE
Playreading Reframed
A journey of over nine thousand kilometers to a distant country, spanning more than ten days of exploration,
was filled with unexpected twists:
an abrupt train halt without warning,
two oustings from trains,
and three moments of feeling dwarfed by the towering statures of Europeans.
Yet, the privilege of watching five local performances made every challenge worthwhile!
“Playreading Reframed”
Fueled by European theatre’s vitality, bold new creations upon returning to Hong Kong.
In May 2025, our theatre troupe’s artistic director, joined by two emerging theatre creators, embarked on a journey to Germany to immerse themselves in the Berliner Theatertreffen, one of the world’s top three theatre festivals. Steeped in the vibrant atmosphere of European theatre, they drew inspiration, weaving their reflections and insights from the journey into their creations. Three plays, each shaped by the unique vision and artistry of its creator, converge in a single space to craft three distinct realms, each responding to the human condition nowadays.
The performance unfolds in a rotating format, with each show featuring two plays, followed by an engaging dialogue between guest speakers and the creative team, unveiling the philosophy of “reconstruction” behind the texts.
"Nine Scenarios of Lost in Love"
Written and Directed by Yan Pat To
"When Chimpanzees Start Telling Stories"
Written by Tsui Tsz Ching^ and directed by Chu Kai Hin
“Die Gewehre der Frau Carrar”
Curated by Mo Hiu Shan^,
Devised by Chan Ka Yan, Lau Ka Ying, Leung Kin Chung, Mo Hiu Shan^, Wong Ho Tin, Yip Shu Yan
Performed in Cantonese
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Institute of Posthuman Art & Cutlure
In this brand-new project by Reframe Theatre, ‘Postwriters’ Gathering’ is a platform fusing online theatre and literature. Greenizmstory, Gaakyoung, West_wingm, Iphoneman, and Chingceciii would gather here instead of writing from home. They chat about literature, theatre, art and life. It is an art salon of 21st century. Starting from 9pm, June 14, 2023, ‘Postwriters’ Gathering’ will be shown once every two weeks.
At the same time, Reframe Theatre is adapting three novels: "A Haunted VR Conference," a horror VR theatre experience by Greenizmstory exploring the dark side of humans’ nature; "The Goddess," an immersive theatrical adaptation of iphoneman's best-selling novel experiencing love and solitude in different spaces; "Post Office of the Hell", a poignant adaptation of the famous work by West_wingm delving into the laughter and tears of life and death.
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The Institute of Posthuman Art & Culture is financially supported by the Arts Capacity Development Funding Scheme of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
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