Xiqu Centre, West Kowloon Cultural District | The 2nd Hong Kong International Shakespeare Festival: Titus Andronicus 2.0 by Tang Shu-wing Theatre Studio

Description

A bold return of timeless, daring and radically minimalist

The goriest work of Shakespeare; hailed as one of the most significant events of Hong Kong contemporary theatre for its premiere in 2009; taken on tour to six cities in Europe and Asia – Director Tang Shu-wing takes an audacious and ground-breaking approach in presenting the revenge classic of the Roman General Titus by story-telling in physical theatre with live music and body language – Titus Andronicus 2.0 makes a triumphant return in 2026! 

Titus Andronicus 2.0 focuses on the core of theatre where minimalism takes over: the removables are removed on an empty stage floor lit measurably on seven chairs and actors, commuting between the capacities of the characters and narrators. The resulting energy, after combining intensively collaborative training and multiple narrations from improvised experimentation, is radiantly gigantic. 

This play represents the most adventurous trip ever to explore every possibility in theatre, inevitably guiding audiences to the black holes in our hearts. An entry to the vicinity filled with primal forces and immense imagination is invited, with a bold journey of self-reflection, awakening and internal cleansing.

Original

William Shakespeare

Director

TANG Shu-wing 

Associate Director

NG Wai-shek

Director Assistant 

Lee Man-to

Cast

Ng Wai-shek

Ivy Pang

Masu Wong

Kung Chi-yip

Tam Yuen-ye

Cheng Kam-yiu

Alex Fung

Live Musician

Chan Ting-cheung

Set and Costume Designer (Premiere) 

Tsang Man-tung

Lighting Designer (Premiere)

Leo Cheung

Deputy Lighting Designer

Adonic Lo 

Sound Designer

Fong King-lok

Additional Information

General admission.

Performed in Cantonese with surtitles in Chinese and English.

The running time of the performance is approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes without intermission. 

Latecomers will only be admitted at a suitable break.

Children under the age of 12 will not be admitted.

Concessionary ticket holders must present proof of eligibility on admission.