Story Story Night 2022
【Returning after 2 postponements】
Tickets available at FuruTix from September 30 onwards
Ticketing link: www.furu-tix.com
Only 85% tickets available for purchase due to social distancing measurements
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No well-known play could reach its legendary status without a spectacular script. Windmill Grass Theatre returns to the stage with play reading, to tell world-class stories in the sincerest way, transporting audience from their ordinary lives to screenwriters’ imaginary worlds. Emphasizing on interactions with our audience, sharing sessions will be hosted after the performance aimed at creating a communication platform, allowing our audiences to savour every inspiring line together.
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In Cantonese
11-12.11.2022 [7:45pm]
12-13.11.2022 [2:45pm]
Kwai Tsing Theatre Black Box Theatre
$220 Free seating
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Introducer: Melody YUEN
Main reading actors: Edmond TONG, Luna SHAW, Joey LEUNG
Graphic designer: Alfie Leung
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[11 Nov (Fri) 7:45pm]
Breaking the Code
Playwright: Hugh WHITEMORE (UK)
//The hardest code to break is secular morality//
During World War II, British professor Alan Turing was secretly appointed by the government to gather a team of professionals to break the enigma code of Nazi Germany. After numerous attempts racing with time, Turing and his team finally developed the device to decode confidential information, avoiding potential massacre. Yet, after escaping the flames of conflict, he finds himself facing an unexpected criminal charge—simply for who he loves...
BREAKING THE CODE © The Estate of Hugh Whitemore, 1986
First presented at The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford, on 15th
September 1986 transferring to the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, London,
on 21st October 1986.
Copyright agent: Alan Brodie Representation Ltd
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[12 Nov (Sat) 2:45pm]
A Doll's House
Playwright: Henrik Johan IBSEN (Norway)
//I shall learn to become a person, not an accessory//
In 19th-century Europe, traditional patriarchal values still held sway.
Even though Nora Helmer has long lived in an unequal marriage, she continues to care for her husband and children with absolute devotion.
That is, until tragedy strikes the household. When Nora's secret—forging her father's signature to secure a bank loan—is exposed, the long-buried conflicts between her and her husband explode into the open.
Under the weight of these overwhelming trials, how will she confront her ordeal and break free from a stagnant life?
A DOLL’S HOUSE by Henrik Ibsen
Adapted by Thornton Wilder
A DOLL’S HOUSE © The Wilder Family LLC
Copyright agent: Alan Brodie Representation Ltd
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[12 Nov (Sat) 7:45pm]
A Doll's House, Part 2
Playwright: Lucas HNATH (USA)
// Breaking free from a puppet-like existence//
15 years after walking out on her marriage, Nora Helmer returns to her former home to officially finalize her divorce, seeking to sever a relationship that exists in name only.
Over the years, she has built a career as a successful writer championing women's independence and autonomy. Yet, upon reuniting with her family, she realizes that her departure left lasting impacts on their lives and values...
Can she truly unshackle herself and pave her own path?
And can the choices born from her self-awakening ever gain the validation of those she left behind?
License managed by Harmonia Holdings, Ltd. under special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Ltd.
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[13 Nov (Sun) 2:45pm]
The Son
Playwright: Florian ZELLER (France)
// Can we truly live happily, without regret?//
After remarrying, Peter begins building a happy new life with his wife and newborn child.
But an unexpected shift sends his world spiraling out of balance—
His teenage son is struggling with depression and refusing to go to school. At her wits' end, Peter's ex-wife agrees to let the boy move into Peter's new home.
Confronted with a son traumatized by his parents' divorce, Peter must face the deep-seated issues between them head-on, determined to stop at nothing to repair and hold together his fractured family.
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Programme enquiries: 2389 9220 (WMG)
The programme contains coarse language.
Half-price tickets are available for full-time students, senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and the minder and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients. Limited tickets available on a first-come-first-served basis.
The presenter reserves the right to change the programme, artists and seating arrangements should unavoidable circumstances make it necessary.
The presenter reserves the right to refuse admission by any late comers to the event. The presenter also reserves the right to determine the time at which and the manner in which late comers are to be admitted.