BackMatthew Cheng’s celebrated masterpiece
An encounter that begins with a "quick peek"
Stay-at-home husband Chan Chi Yung and housewife Wang Xia meet at a chance encounter outside a kindergarten. Every day they enjoy casual chats, and a faintly discernible yet ambiguous relationship develops. The world of married couples does not always feature high drama. Snippets of daily life that appear normal and cordial may harbour heinous undercurrents. Will a sparrow that accidentally falls on the ground stay entrapped in its relationship? Or would it embark on an escapade?
Ambiguous premiered in 2021 to tremendous acclaim, garnering Best Play at the 30th Hong Kong Drama Awards and winning for Cheng Best Playwright at the 2023 Shanghai One Drama Awards. With the launch of “HKRep on Screen” last year, Ambiguous was among the selected productions shown in cinemas not only in Hong Kong but also in Beijing, Guilin and Shenzhen, winning much praise. Delighted at our audience’s enthusiasm, we present this re-run to satisfy theatre fans’ expectations.
2023 Shanghai One Drama Awards
※Best Playwright of the Year – Matthew Cheng
An encounter that begins with a "quick peek"
Stay-at-home husband Chan Chi Yung and housewife Wang Xia meet at a chance encounter outside a kindergarten. Every day they enjoy casual chats, and a faintly discernible yet ambiguous relationship develops. The world of married couples does not always feature high drama. Snippets of daily life that appear normal and cordial may harbour heinous undercurrents. Will a sparrow that accidentally falls on the ground stay entrapped in its relationship? Or would it embark on an escapade?
Ambiguous premiered in 2021 to tremendous acclaim, garnering Best Play at the 30th Hong Kong Drama Awards and winning for Cheng Best Playwright at the 2023 Shanghai One Drama Awards. With the launch of “HKRep on Screen” last year, Ambiguous was among the selected productions shown in cinemas not only in Hong Kong but also in Beijing, Guilin and Shenzhen, winning much praise. Delighted at our audience’s enthusiasm, we present this re-run to satisfy theatre fans’ expectations.
“A meticulous script, a meticulous director with meticulous actors… emotions run deep but are contained; although restrained, tiny clues are left along the way. Feelings and intentions are finely etched in performance.”
– Leung Tze, IATC (HK)
Awards
The 30th Hong Kong Drama Awards
※Best Original Script – Matthew Cheng
※Outstanding Production of the Year
– Leung Tze, IATC (HK)
Awards
The 30th Hong Kong Drama Awards
※Best Original Script – Matthew Cheng
※Outstanding Production of the Year
2023 Shanghai One Drama Awards
※Best Playwright of the Year – Matthew Cheng
Title Sponsor of Hong Kong and Mainland China Tour
Performance Date & Venue
- Hong Kong City Hall Theatre
- 7:45pm 13-16, 18-19, 20△-21.9.2024
2:45pm 14-15*, 18, 21-22.9.2024 - $380 / $280 / $200
*15.9 (Sun) 2:45pm with post-performance talk
△20.9 Shun Hing Group Exclusive Performance. Tickets not for public sales.
15.9 (Sun) 7:45pm, 18.9 (Wed) 2:45pm are additional performances
- Presented in Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles
- This programme contains smoking scene
- No latecomers will be admitted until a suitable break in the programme
- Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes without intermission
- This programme will make its tour in Shanghai and Beijing in October 2024
Ticketing Info
For HKRep Pals Members
15% discount
For HKRep Green Pals Members
30% discount
Other Ticket Discounts
50% discount for
Full-time Students (limited offer)
Senior Citizens aged 60 or above (limited offer)
People with disabilities & the minder. For purchase of each concessionary ticket for people with disabilities, the customer can purchase one ticket of same concession for a minder.
10% discount for (only valid for regular priced tickets available at URBTIX)
Members of CCDC Dance Inspirations
Club Bravo members of Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra
Zuni’s Friends
Friends of The Hong Kong Ballet
Friends of Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra
Friends of HK Dance Company Classic / Prestige Member
Chung Ying Theatre “Energy Fun Club” members (max. 2 tickets)
10% discount for (only valid for regular priced tickets available at URBTIX outlets upon presentation of valid membership / staff cards)
Members of HKAPA Alumni Association
Members of Hong Kong Chinese Civil Servant’s Association
FANCL Club Members
Staff of Shun Hing Group
My Book One@SUPerCard members
Members of Hong Kong Arts Administrators Association
Members or Staff of Broadway Photo Supply Limited
Members of CCDC Student Dance Inspirations
Members of Hong Kong Association of Theatre Technicians & Scenographers
Members of Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil)’s Young Audience Scheme
bcinephile members, Broadway Cinematheque (max. 2 tickets)
Full-time Students (limited offer)
Senior Citizens aged 60 or above (limited offer)
People with disabilities & the minder. For purchase of each concessionary ticket for people with disabilities, the customer can purchase one ticket of same concession for a minder.
10% discount for (only valid for regular priced tickets available at URBTIX)
Members of CCDC Dance Inspirations
Club Bravo members of Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra
Zuni’s Friends
Friends of The Hong Kong Ballet
Friends of Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra
Friends of HK Dance Company Classic / Prestige Member
Chung Ying Theatre “Energy Fun Club” members (max. 2 tickets)
10% discount for (only valid for regular priced tickets available at URBTIX outlets upon presentation of valid membership / staff cards)
Members of HKAPA Alumni Association
Members of Hong Kong Chinese Civil Servant’s Association
FANCL Club Members
Staff of Shun Hing Group
My Book One@SUPerCard members
Members of Hong Kong Arts Administrators Association
Members or Staff of Broadway Photo Supply Limited
Members of CCDC Student Dance Inspirations
Members of Hong Kong Association of Theatre Technicians & Scenographers
Members of Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil)’s Young Audience Scheme
bcinephile members, Broadway Cinematheque (max. 2 tickets)
Tickets NOW available at URBTIX
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Yiyi Zhao's outfits by Charlotte Ng Studio
Cast & Production Team
| Playwright | Matthew Cheng |
| Director | Fong Chun Kit |
| Cast | Lau Shau Ching Yiyi Zhao Mercy Wong Chow Wai Keung |
| Set cum Costume Designer | Siu Wai Man |
| Lighting Designer | Yeung Tsz Yan |
| Composer and Sound Designer | KingKong Fung |
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