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A school scandal that’s tricky to untangle.
Where’s the line between emotions and reason under the rules?
Soon after she starts her job, a new principal establishes a host of new rules, upsetting her staff and her students. Gossip swirls that the new principal and vice principal are at loggerheads, poisoning the atmosphere. An accident involving a student leads to the popular vice principal’s transfer. This angers the students, who demand that the authorities officially explain the circumstances and administer justice. A campus crisis is about to explode. Exams are looming, yet a student movement is about to unfold. How should the principal, vice principal, teachers, school board, student council and students handle the crisis? Can the truth be accepted?
Principle originated from our Reader’s Theatre. It came to life on stage in our Black Box and was later produced at the Hong Kong City Hall. Earlier this year, the production even travelled to Singapore’s Huayi Festival, where tickets for all five shows at the Esplanade — Theatres on the Bay were sold out in record time. In the intervening years, the script was retooled and refined, with powerful dialogue and plotlines generating tremendous resonance, inspiring the audience to delve deeper into the issues. Nominated for the 2017 Hong Kong Theatre Libre for Best Script, Principle was selected as an “Excellent Production” at the 2018 Hong Kong Drama Awards, and Ko Hon Man (as the vice principal) won the 2019 Shanghai One Drama Awards as Best Actor. Principle has consistently garnered praise and critical acclaim at every turn.
Performance Date & Venue
- Hong Kong City Hall Theatre
- 7:45pm 2-3^,6*, 8-10^.10.2020
2:45pm 4#, 10, 11*.10.2020 - $320 / $260 / $200
- ^With post-performance Talk
#Accessible Performance with Audio Description (Cantonese)
(Please call 2777 1771 to reserve the audio description device in advance)
- Presented in Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles
- This programme contains strong language
- For ages 6 or above
- Approximately 1 hour 40 minutes without intermission
Ticketing Info
For HKRep Pals Members
Other Ticket Discounts
- 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 Hong Kong Dance Company
- 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
- Bookaholic Members of The Commercial Press
- 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
- Fringe Club Members
Ticketing Enquiries: 3761 6661
Online Booking: www.urbtix.hk
Live streaming
10.10.2020 (Sat) 19:45 HKT
On-demand viewing till 17.10.2020 (Sat) 23:59 HKT
HK$80 ( for sales till 17.10.2020 21:00 HKT)
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Programme Enquiries: 3103 5900
Awards
The 10th Hong Kong Theatre Libre ※Nominee of Best Script – Ivan Kwok |
The 30th Hong Kong Drama Awards
※Nominee of Best Original Script – Kwok Wing Hong |
2019 Shanghai One Drama Awards ※Best Actor - Ko Hon Man ※Nominee of Best Script – Kwok Wing Hong |
Cast & Production Team
Playwright | Ivan Kwok |
Director | Fong Chun Kit |
Set and Costume Designer | Jan Wong |
Lighting Designer | Yeung Tsz Yan |
Composer & Sound Designer | Fung King Hong |
Cast | Lui Si Lan Ko Hon Man Chris Sun Wong Suet Ip Poon Tai Ming |