Tsuen Wan Town Hall | Theatre Family Touring Productions Reading Session: 'When the House Cat Meets the Cat' & 'Who's More Cunning Than Me in Shek Pai Wan'

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Theatre Family Touring Productions Reading Session
Double Bill Performance: 'When the House Cat Meets the Cat' and 'Who's More Cunning Than Me in Shek Pai Wan' - First Round

Theatre Family has been active in communities for many years, from Yau Tsim Mong to Southern District, and now finally settles in Tsuen Wan District, establishing a community musical theatre group. They have gathered a group of passionate musical theatre enthusiasts, who, after rigorous selection and intensive rehearsals, are giving their all to present the Theatre Family Touring Productions Reading Session: 'When the House Cat Meets the Cat' and 'Who's More Cunning Than Me in Shek Pai Wan'!

One ticket, two experiences—satisfy both cravings: In 'When the House Cat Meets the Cat,' join the lost cat Sasha on a journey home 🐾 and experience the harmony and mutual support among different community groups; in 'Who's More Cunning Than Me in Shek Pai Wan,' witness how villagers unite to fight cunning foes and protect their homeland. Both productions are beloved and highly acclaimed; this time, the community musical theatre group reinterprets them, bringing you another spectacular performance—don’t miss it!

Summary of 'When the House Cat Meets the Cat':

Sasha, a house cat from the Yau Tsim Mong District, accidentally gets lost while returning home with her owner, attracting the attention of local stray cats and being invited to join the 'Yau Tsim Mong Cat Welfare Association.' Spoiled Sasha refuses outright, citing differences in social status, angering the leader of the stray cats, Madi! When Sasha finds herself isolated and helpless, she is fortunately aided by Ah Jiao, a shop cat, who mediates and helps all the cats set aside their differences to assist Sasha in returning home.

Summary of 'Who's More Cunning Than Me in Shek Pai Wan':

On the Dragon Boat Festival, May 5th, the young man Huo Xi returns to his birthplace, tasked by his employer to devise strategies and take action to seize the village’s dock. However, he repeatedly fails, always thwarted by the village chief’s daughter. In a chaotic world, survival demands every trick in the book—even criminal acts are a form of knowledge. Will Huo Xi ultimately succeed in fulfilling his 'mission'?

—— Creative and Production Team ——

'When the House Cat Meets the Cat'
Playwright: Hui Chun Pang
Composer/Arranger: Wong Chi Wing
Lyricist: Tong Ka Ying

'Who's More Cunning Than Me in Shek Pai Wan'
Playwright: Kong Lai Ying
Composer/Arranger: Yeung Chun To
Lyricist/Creative Consultant: Tong Ka Ying
Creative Consultant: Wong Chi Wing
  
Director of Double Bill Performance: Wan Dick Lun
Vocal Coach: Lee Tin Yan
 

Performers: Chu Wing Yan and
Theatre Family Community Musical Theatre Group
Ng Po Ying, Ho Cheuk Hang, Yu Choi Wah, Lau Yee Hang, Lau Chun Wai,
Ng Ka Yan, Chow Wai Ho, Pang Wing Hei, Tsang Tsz Wah, Leung Sze Wing,
Leung Sze Wing, Au On Di, Yau Tze Man, WANG Xi Tao, Yip Yik Lun,
Tse Kit Ying, Tam Hiu Tung, Kwok Yee Wai, Kwok Po Man, Chan Yik Wa,
Chan Yee Ching, Chan Chi Ying, To Shuk Yin, Fung Tsz Yi, Wong Chi Hong,
Wong Wing Hei, Chau Fung
Set and Costume Designer: Lau Chi Long
Production Manager and Stage Manager: Ngai Ka Wai
Assistant Stage Manager: Fok Hei Tung 

Publicity Manager: Yu Kiu Ching
Publicity Designer: BERTAM
Program Director: Lai Ka Long
Ticketing: Lo Ho Wing
Executive Producer: Mok Chun Lam
Producer: Yiu Yuen Man

*Children under 3 years old are not admitted.
*Performed in Cantonese, no subtitles provided.