International Association of Theatre Critics (Hong Kong) Arts Appreciation Series

The International Association of Theatre Critics (Hong Kong) curates five weekend talks, inviting veteran cultural and arts practitioners to discuss current topics and our changing cultural contexts today. Each session examines issues close to the hearts of artists and audiences.

Time

3-4:30PM

Venue

Bar Lemna, Lemna of the Alchemist, G/F, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

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In Cantonese

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Free admission; a minimum purchase of one drink per participant

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Limited seats on a first-come-first-served basis; no reservation

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Talk 1: The lure of multimedia in the performing arts

Stage technology advances at a rapid pace; how do artists deal with it? Are they cool-headed, or blinded by its appeal? Multimedia has been part of the arts for many years, but how does contemporary theatre engage and evolve with it? Veteran multimedia artists Kenny Wong and Oliver Shing share their experience and ideas from different perspectives.

Date

17/9 (SUN)

Speakers

Kenny Wong (Media Artist), Oliver Shing (Multimedia Artist)

Moderator

Amy Chan (Light artist)

 

Talk 2: Cultural identities and their representations

In a world where everything is fluid, how does the cultural identity of artists affect their work? The multicultural backgrounds of many European dance artists deeply influence their output. Yan Pat-to, now based in Hong Kong and Germany, engages in conversation with veteran dance critic Joanna Lee.

Date

24/9 (SUN)

Speakers

Yan Pat-to (Director / Playwright), Joanna Lee (Dance Critic)

Moderator

Bernice Chan (General Manager, the International Association of Theatre Critics (Hong Kong))

 

Talk 3: In search of the aesthetics of Ryu Suzuki

Trained in the UK, Ryu Suzuki has worked with acclaimed choreographers and dance companies including Akram Khan and Phoenix Dance Theatre, before returning to his native Japan. In this talk, we can have a glimpse of the artistic approach of the award-winning choreographer in the documentary Ryu Suzuki, directed by dancer-cum-director Nao Yoshigai. Hong Kong theatre maker Dick Wong will host the sharing.

Date

1/10 (SUN)

Speakers

Dick Wong (Theatre Maker / Performer)

Moderator

William Chan (Dance Critic)

 

Talk 4: The role of arts festivals in cities

Veteran arts administrator Louis Yu has amassed plenty of experience in the front lines before taking a step back to research the intricate relation between city and culture. This time, he focuses on characteristics and strategies of different arts festivals and how they impact cities. 

Date

7/10 (SAT)

Speakers

Louis Yu (Director, Hong Kong Art School)

Moderator

Wong Chi-chung (Veteran Music Culturalist)

 

Talk 5: The timelessness of Ernest Hemingway

Two performing arts masters — Tang Shu-wing and Yuen Siu-fai — engage in an in-depth dialogue about Ernest Hemingway’s celebrated novel The Old Man and the Sea. As a prelude to the production, Yuen reads an excerpt or two and Tang discusses the process of textual adaptation and performative considerations. 

Date

15/10 (SUN)

Play-reading

Yuen Siu-fai (Chinese Opera Artist)

Speaker

Tang Shu-wing (Theatre Director)

Moderator

Wong Nim-yan (Associate Professor, Department of Chinese Language and Literature, The Chinese University of Hong Kong)

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