CLAIRE Inspired by Swiss dramatist Friedrich Dürrenmatt’s The Visit

Returning with a fortune to her hometown, her proposal was irresistible to the destitute villagers – kill the ex-lover who betrayed her and receive money to revitalise the town. So, executed the former lover they did, in the name of justice and humanity. Unsure about the ‘lesson of justice’ in this story of vengeance, he was told by a tree in the wilderness: ‘Go tell this story a hundred times, you will find the answer.’

The ending celebratory feast in Swiss dramatist Friedrich Dürrenmatt’s ‘Der Besuch der alten Dame‘ (The Visit of the Old Lady) sparked off our creative process. Justice was served. She encountered him by the ocean. Embarking on a journey infused with light, music, drama and film, Claire peers at the human condition by revealing our protagonist’s existence after she took her terrible revenge…

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Online Replay

25.7-24.8.2022

Performances

10-11.6.2022 (Fri-Sat) 8pm 

11-12.6.2022 (Sat-Sun) 4pm 

Cultural Centre Studio Theatre

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Team

Director
Bonni Chan

Deviser & Text

Irene Tsang

Devisers & Performers

Bonni Chan,

Lau Ming-hang,

Lau Chi-bun

Stage Designer

Lee Yunsoo

Video Director & Designer

Wilfred Wong

Composer

Lau Chi-bun

Sound Designer

Bu Chan

Paper-cutting art & Lighting Designer

Lau Ming-hang

Costume Designer

Cheng Man-wing

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Performed in English