West Kowloon Cultural District The Box, Freespace WestK｜The 2nd Hong Kong International Shakespeare Festival: Hamlet by Tibet Autonomous Region Drama Troupe (China)

Description

Hamlet in Tibetan – Hong Kong Premiere

Debut in Hong Kong   the Tibet Autonomous Region Drama Troupe's Hamlet is based on the original 1990 version by renowned Chinese theatre director Lin Zhaohua. It was adapted and directed by Pu Cunxin for the 2021 graduation production by the Tibetan undergraduate class at the Shanghai Theatre Academy, and has since become an official repertoire for the Tibet Autonomous Region Drama Troupe, touring domestically and internationally multiple times while receiving awards. For this Hong Kong premiere, 22 young actors from the Company will perform entirely in Tibetan. Tibetans are naturally gifted in song and dance, and with the distinctive presence of Tibetan performers, they bring scenes like Ophelia's melodious singing before her drowning, exuberant and dazzling dances, and swift as lightning sword duels to life in a profoundly vivid and captivating way. 

The translation for the production was done by the late scholar Li Jianming and Tibetan linguist Nima Dunzhu. It embodies the unique charm of conveying Shakespeare's words through contemporary Chinese and Tibetan languages.

Presented by: Tang Shu wing Theatre Studio

Creative Team

Playwright: William Shakespeare

Director: Lin Zhaohua, Pu Cunxin

Dramaturge / Chinese translator: Li Jianming

Tibetan translator: Nyima Dondrup, Kelsang Drolma

Associate Director: ZongJi

Visual Designer: Yi Liming

Production Coordinator: Pubu Tsering, Tashi Tsering, Nyima Tsering

Operation Director: Pu Fang

Visual Director / Lighting Designer: Han Jiang

Music Producer / Sound Designer: Cao Yang

Set and Prop Producer: Zhao Zisen

Lighting Design Assistant: Li Meng, Tsering Qujia

Stage Manager: Yang Yan, Wen Xiaolu

Costume and Makeup Designer: Li Yanxin, Zhang Di

Performer: Dunzhu Ciren, Geduo, Kangzhuo, Luosang Yundan, Danzeng Jinyuan, Danzeng Gongji, Yixi Taqing, Luosang, Dawa Ciren, Ciren Luobu, Danzeng Suoba, Nima Luozhu, Danzeng Nanjia,  Danzeng Zhuoga, Suolang Ciren, Tazong Yangmu, Zhaxi Meiduo, Baima Laji, Chilie Baimu, Qimi Zhuoma, Suolang Bazhu, Zhaxi Bianba Luobu

Additional Information

Performed in Tibetan with surtitles in Chinese and English.

The running time of the performance is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes with an 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.