In Conversation: Gare St Lazare on Beckett, Workshop & Legacy

Presented by Theatre du Pif, HKU School of English, and the Consulate General of Ireland

Following a five-day intensive workshop on the plays and prose of Samuel Beckett—led by acclaimed Irish company Gare St Lazare for Hong Kong‘s actors and directors— join us for a rare evening inside the company’s creative world.

In this candid conversation, the artists reflect on their workshop experience, the challenges and revelations of staging Beckett, and their extraordinary careers dedicated almost exclusively to Beckett’s austere, comic, and deeply human universe.

A must- attend for theatre practitioners, Beckett scholars, and students.

26 Apr (Sun) 7pm

HKU Black Box (Room 54, LG/F, Centennial Campus, HKU)

Free admission (https://www.art-mate.net/doc/94899)

Conducted in English

Map to HKU Black Box （MTR HKU Station - Exit C1)

https://english.hku.hk/General.../page/HKU_Black_Box

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Online Screening “The Making of…VOYAGES” documentary video

The stage production “11 Voyagresses” traces the process of turning dreams into reality. 20 years ago, Theatre du Pif collaborated with a group of women from Tuen Mun to stage “On the City Train She Stand” and “Gateway”, deeply moving audiences and acclaimed as “Community Theatre at its best” by The South China Morning Post.

Two decades later, the women reunite on stage once again. With memories of the past and new reflections on life, they share their different journeys—this time as performers—supporting one another to bring their stories to life in the theatre.

In one radiant summer, they rekindled the unique charm and possibilities of community theatre. Partnering with video director Amos Lee and Joe Lim, documented their creative journey and inner landscapes in a filmed production diary. The result is “The Making of…Voyages,” a sister video work to “The Making of…Gateway,” joyfully completed!

Premiere audience sharing:

“As someone who grew up in Tuen Mun, I feel very moved. It offers a perspective to better understand my parents. After going home, I will talk more with my mom.”

“You can really see the thought and effort put in by the filming team.”

“So much love, sincerity and humanity in the entirety of this admirable project.”

Now until 30 April, viewers may watch freely within 24hrs from the start of the first screening in the Video Room.

Duration 64mins, in Cantonese with English subtitles

$60

https://www.art-mate.net/doc/94827

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Screening and Sharing —— The Making of VOYAGES

The stage production “11 Voyagresses” traces the process of turning dreams into reality.

20 years ago, Theatre du Pif collaborated with a group of women from Tuen Mun to stage "On the City Train She Stand" and "Gateway", deeply moving audiences and acclaimed as “Community Theatre at its best" by The South China Morning Post.

Two decades later, the women reunite on stage once again. With memories of the past and new reflections on life, they share their different journeys—this time as performers—supporting one another to bring their stories to life in the theatre.

In one radiant summer, they rekindled the unique charm and possibilities of community theatre. Partnering with video director Amos Lee and Joe Lim, documented their creative journey and inner landscapes in a filmed production diary. The result is “The Making of…Voyages,” a sister video work to “The Making of…Gateway,” joyfully completed and premiered on March 28!

28 Mar (Sat)

 2:30-4:30pm

Emperor Cinemas isquare House 3

https://www.art-mate.net/doc/92517

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