Twelfth Night in Macao
21, 22/5 (Saturday, Sunday)
8pm
Dom Pedro V Theatre
Tickets: MOP 120, 80
22nd May
8 pm
Kosha, the new boss of the Macao East India Company, is desperately in love with Taimadi, a widow from a wealthy family. Taimadi, however, remains faithful to her late husband and rejects Kosha’s love. A sailing accident causes U Lai Chan to be separated from her elder brother. Washed away by stormy waves, she eventually lands on the shores of Macao. Surprisingly, she dresses herself as a man and works as a male servant in Kosha’s house. She falls in love with Kosha, which arouses suspicions of homosexuality. Soon after, Lai Chan is asked to propose to Taimadi on behalf of Kosha. Taimadi rejects the offer, but falls passionately in love with Lai Chan at first sight! While everyone is drowning in a sea of unrequited love, a plan is being hatched, unnoticed.
Following last year’s stellar performance of Stories of the Rose Alley in the Macao Arts Festival, the Hiu Kok Drama Association presents Twelfth Night in Macao, again directed by Cheang Kai Sang. Adapted from Shakespeare’s enduring comedy Twelfth Night, Cheang recreates the aura of this immensely powerful English play. He allows the enduring love story to be transformed into a humorous yet intriguing fantasia of Macao City.
Playwright and Director: Cheang Kai Sang
Stage Designer: Fung Ka Yu (Hong Kong)
Lighting Designer: Yu Chun Kau (Hong Kong)
Music Designer: Michael I. F. Fong
Lyrics: Ho Weng Wa
Main Cast: Cheang Sin Hou, Cheng Ut Pou, Iun Man I, Chong Kwok Wai, Leong Choi U, Lao Un Mei, Wu Chong Wai, etc.
Performed in Cantonese/ Abridged surtitles in Portuguese
Duration: approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, including one interval
FESTIVAL +: Post-performance discussion
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