Boundless Movement-A production celebrating the centenary of the 1911 Revolution

May 31, 2011 - PRLog -- (HONG KONG REPERTORY THEATRE) The classic Boundless Movement - by renowned playwright Raymond To with consultant Chung King Fai and director Anthony Chan - will grace the Hong Kong stage again this season! The most recent revival of Boundless Movement, a play that epitomizes the courage and persistence of the Chinese people, has won numerous accolades in 2009. This upcoming production, featuring special guest stars Candice Yu and Liu Kai Chi along with HKRep members Poon Chan Leung, Ling Man Lung, Chan On Yin, Ko Hon Man and Lin Xiawei and numbering more than thirty actors on stage, will recreate this historical epic for a third time for Hong Kong theatregoers. Boundless Movement will be presented at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Grand Theatre from 18th to 28th June. It is presented in Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles. Tickets are now available from URBTIX outlets.

Boundless Movement premiered in 1988 by the HKRep, and in 2009, Raymond To revised his script for its revival. The plot centres on the Guangzhou uprising and the revolutionary martyrs of Huanghuagang, among them Lin Juemin, Wang Xing and Tan Renfeng. Although they came from different walks of life, each of them embodied the strength and patriotic spirit during those times of political turmoil. Raymond To, a master in depicting intricate human bonds, hopes that Boundless Movement not only educates a younger generation about history, but also resonates with the audience the patriotic commitment that marked China a century ago: “The 1911 Revolution was built on the failures of numerous uprisings and countless people sacrificing their lives. Nowadays we refer to many things in life as ‘win-win’ situations, but behind every success is sacrifice. And love itself also embodies sacrifice.” In the play, revolutionary martyrs Lin Juemin (played by Poon Chan Leung), Xu Baosheng (played by Ling Man Lung) and Luo Kun (played by Ko Hon Man) had to make tough choices between patriotism and love. Together they show us how such sacrifice helped to build a modern nation. Director Anthony Chan, artistic director of the HKRep, harbours great hopes for this large-scale production: “Although it’s been a hundred years since the Xinhai Revolution, everything is still closer to us than we think. Look at Hong Kong, where many historical sites of that period have been preserved. Our mounting this production is also a tribute; I believe this will touch many Hong Kong theatregoers.”

Praised for its dramatic power and emotional force, Boundless Movement is the greatest testament to the power of teamwork. It features a cast of more than thirty performing on a revolving stage, wearing costumes and ornaments based on period designs, along with two television superstars Candice Yu and Liu Kai Chi making their debuts. Sparks will surely fly across the stage this June.

About Playwright: Raymond To
Veteran playwright Raymond To has won accolades throughout his career, such as: Best Playwright, Hong Kong Artists’ Award (1989); Outstanding Personality, Hong Kong Federation of Drama Societies (1995); Louis Cartier Award of Excellence (1997); Bronze Bauhinia Star, Hong Kong Government (1999); Honorary Fellowship, University of Hong Kong (2005).

With a total output for stage and screen exceeding 60 works, Raymond To has written critically acclaimed theatrepieces including New Stories from Liaozhai, I Have a Date with Spring, The Mad Phoenix, A Sentimental Journey, Only You. His film scripts include Hu Du Men, Oh! My Three Guys, Zen of Love, Perhaps Love. He was awarded Best Playwright at the 2nd, 3rd, and 18th Hong Kong Drama Awards, as well as Best Librettist for the Jubilee Award at the 18th Hong Kong Drama Awards. Raymond To’s film adaptation of I Have a Date with Spring also received best screenplay at the Hong Kong Film Awards and was honoured by the Hong Kong Screenwriters Association. In 1997, The Mad Phoenix (film version) was the Best Adapted Screenplay at the Golden Horse Award in Taiwan, and Best Screenplay in the 17th Hong Kong Film Awards. The drama script to The Mad Phoenix was nominated one of the Ten Top Books by RTHK in 1989. Many of Raymond To’s scripts have been excerpted and adapted as secondary school teaching materials.

Among To’s recent and new works are: A new musical If There’re Seasons in Singapore, Angel Falls for the Hong Kong Dance Company, Modern Cantonese opera/musical The Pearl Waistcoat, Broadway-style production Liza the Diva and award-winning production Love You Forever.

Boundless Movement

*18, 21-25, 27-28/6/2011 - 7:45PM
#19, 25/6/2011 - 2:45PM
*Sponsored performance (Not available for public sales)
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Hong Kong Cultural Centre Grand Centre
HK$340, $260, $200, $150 ($320, $240, $180, $140 weekday prices)

Boundless Movement will make its China premiere at the Guangzhou Opera House on 8-9.7.2011

Sponsor for Student Matinees
Hang Sang Bank

Sponsor for Hong Kong and Guangzhou performance
Chow Sang Sang

Supporting Organization
YUEXIU GROUP

Ticket Discounts:

- Half-price tickets are available for people with disabilities, age 60 or above, and full-time students
(limited offer for full-time students only).
- 20% discount for HKRep Pals
- 20% discount for VisaPlatinum cardholders
- For other discount offers, please visit the HKRep website

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