MUST I CRY is coming back to Europe this summer (Hong Kong original production)
- thtdupif
- 19 hours ago
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'At that time, I told myself not to cry, and so I didn't.'
Critically acclaimed five-star performance from Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024, is coming back to Europe this summer!
Follow a woman’s magical journey in time, as she returns home to search for signs of her late father - transforming a childhood game into a final quest to remember. Inspired by the works of celebrated Hong Kong author XiXi and the poignant story of the last northern white rhinoceros, this visually captivating production tells a story of love and loss intertwined with live music, storytelling and video projections.
Through a blend of poetry and magical realism, Must I Cry depicts a past that is present, delving into our memories amidst an ever-evolving cityscape.
TOUR 2025
19-26/7/2025
Avignon, France Atypik Theatre . Salle 1
31/7-2/8/2025
London, UK Pleasance London
6-9/8/2025
Cork, Ireland Cork Arts Theatre
Five Stars performance from Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"This show gives a masterful lesson in how to utilise all forms of artistry to create an immersive, cohesive, dreamscape."
“The poetry which inspired this work absolutely comes alive and flourishes on stage – each aspect was crafted to literally be poetry in motion.”
“This is a one-of-a-kind show which I feel has been a criminally underrated pick at the Fringe. Must I Cry shows us that a Fringe show can have perfectly polished and meaningful production aspects despite the confined and stripped back nature of production the Fringe requires. It is a must see.”
North West End UK
★ ★ ★ ★
ThreeWeeks Edinburgh
“The title ‘Must I Cry’, subtle yet profound, reflects the deep connection between memory, home and love.”
★ ★ ★ ★
Edinburgh Festival Magazine
“The technical elements complemented the storytelling from Chan flawlessly. On stage we have live music from the talented Lay Chi-Bun who uses a variation of percussion instruments and accordion to create a live accompaniment. This applied with the use of soft sound effects and use of projection creates the most impressive multimedia experience.”
Hong Kong original production
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