PolyU Theatre's Inaugural Performance: Xiaojing Hutong

PolyU Theatre's Inaugural Performance

Dr Chung King-fai, Honorary Advisor to the PolyU Theatre, will be leading 30 PolyU Theatre members to bring you the inaugural performance of the PolyU Theatre:

Xiaojing Hutong

Co-directors
Chung King-fai, Lee Ming-sum

Cast
Alex Man, Chan Suk-yi,
Patra Au, Amy Chum, Li Fung
and 30 PolyU Theatre members

Xiaojing Hutong is a tour de force by the famous Chinese playwright Li Long-yun. First published in 1981, it became an instant theatrical sensation when it premiered at the Beijing People’s Art Theatre. Xiaojing Hutong tells the chequered stories of the ordinary folk living in a little alley in the southern part of Beijing from the 1950s to 1970s, against the backdrop of the most tumultuous and fanatical period in China’s modern history. Amidst the unprecedented socio-political mayhem, those ordinary folk – cobbler, cook, fortune-teller, streetcar-driver, noodle-shop keeper, former prostitute, down-and-out Manchu man – go through trials and tribulations caused by the drastic changes. Though they have tasted the bane of life in one way or another, they never allow their humanity to wear out. Xiaojing Hutong is Li’s caustic critique of the absurdities of the countless political movements that happened in mainland China between the 1950s and 1970s, as well as a heart-wrenching manifestation of his sympathy for the ordinary folk embroiled in the struggle.


PolyU's Opening Performance

**Full House! Thank you for your support!**

23 November 2017 (Thursday)
7:45 pm
Jockey Club Auditorium, PolyU
Regular ticket prices: $320, $260, $180

Special PolyU Offer
Student: $100
Staff and Alumni: $200
Buy one get one free!
 
Important Notes

When you reserve tickets online:

1. You must hold a valid PolyU student/staff card or Federation of Hong Kong Polytechnic University Card.
2. Each person may buy maximum two tickets.
3. Seats will be assigned by CPEO.
4. Please pay in cash.
5. No refund or exchange.

When you come to the show on 23 November: 
1. Please produce your valid PolyU student / staff / Federation of PolyU Alumni Associations card upon admission.
2. All your guests without any of these cards must be admitted together with you.
3. Any person who is on his own and fails to produce any of the PolyU cards above is required to pay the difference between the discounted price and the ticket’s original price for admission.

Performed in Cantonese with no English surtitles

Enquiries: 3400 2433


Public Performances

24, 25, 30 November and 1, 2 December 2017
7:45 pm
26 November and 3 December 2017
2:45 pm
Jockey Club Auditorium, PolyU
Regular Tickets: $320, $260, $180
*Accessibility services audio description in Cantonese available on 3 December

Special PolyU Discounts
Students: $112 for $320/$260 ticket
Staff: $192 for $320/$260 ticket
Alumni: $272 for $320 ticket

When you purchase tickets, please produce your valid PolyU student/staff card or Federation of Hong Kong Polytechnic University Card upon purchase. Limited discounted tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

At least one tholder of PolyU discounted tickets will be required to produce his or her PolyU ID card upon admission.

Tickets are now available at URBTIX through counter booking, online ticketing, mobile ticketing app and telephone booking.

Details: http://www.hongkongdrama.com

Enquiries: 2353 0880 or info@hongkongdrama.com