Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui｜Zuni Icosahedron - Experimental Arts Tech Cantonese Opera: Field of Dreams

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Experimental Arts Tech Cantonese Opera Field of Dreams

Adapted from Hong Kong’s Award-winning Original Musical Field of Dreams

Pays Tribute to a Classic with a Brand-New Interpretation

One Header beats Ten Opponents – Reliving Hong Kong’s Football Legacy with Passion!

In the summer of 1936, China participated in the Olympics for the first time with a football team largely composed of players from Hong Kong. Led by Asia’s Football King, Lee Wai-tong, a group of passionate local players from Lo Wai, a small fishing village in Tai Hang, Hong Kong, joined forces with players from China to form the national team. They prepared for the event and raised funds during a highly successful tour of Southeast Asia.

Amidst national turmoil, war, conflicts and disparity between class and identity, ideals and reality, and city and community, not to mention the financial struggles of football clubs, a group of fervent young footballers persevered on the field of their dreams. With faith and determination to overcome adversity, they showcased their signature move – the Ding Tau Chui (header). Their resilience led them to the Berlin Olympics in Germany, making history as the first Chinese national football team to compete on the international stage.

Original Playwright: Anthony Chan

Producer: Joseph Chan

Director, Adaptation: Mathias Woo

Music Director, Cantonese Opera Adaptation, Lyric: Yeung Kin-ping

Lead Performer: Wai Chun-fai

Special Appearance: Kenny Wong

Performers (order of appearance): Chen Jina-ru, Luo Yan, Leung Fai-tung, Wong On-ching, Sobi So, Maha Ma

Styling Advisor: Shirley Chan

Action Choreographer: Han Yan-ming