BackA richly poetic work by a Nobel laureate
Juxtaposing past, present and future in an unusual “existence”
Couples of different ages move into a new house. They don’t acknowledge each other but seem to be aware of each other. The house recedes into a haze, time freezes before dissipating into thin air; people’s coming and going make up a rhythm akin to hesitancy in pillow talk. Just when the past and future confront each other in the same space… “he” arrives.
In 2023, Jon Fosse was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature “for his innovative plays and prose which give voice to the unsayable”. After producing Winter a few seasons ago, the HKRep presents Sleep, another play by the Nobel laureate. Yau Ting Fai returns as director, bringing the audience into the delicate emotions of everyday life beyond mere words, the essence of Fosse’s world.
Juxtaposing past, present and future in an unusual “existence”
Couples of different ages move into a new house. They don’t acknowledge each other but seem to be aware of each other. The house recedes into a haze, time freezes before dissipating into thin air; people’s coming and going make up a rhythm akin to hesitancy in pillow talk. Just when the past and future confront each other in the same space… “he” arrives.
In 2023, Jon Fosse was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature “for his innovative plays and prose which give voice to the unsayable”. After producing Winter a few seasons ago, the HKRep presents Sleep, another play by the Nobel laureate. Yau Ting Fai returns as director, bringing the audience into the delicate emotions of everyday life beyond mere words, the essence of Fosse’s world.
Performance Date & Venue
- Hong Kong Arts Centre Shouson Theatre
- 8pm 15, 19-22, 26-28.3.2025
3pm 16, 23^, 29^-30.3.2025 - $380 / $280 / $200
Weekday Special
$350 / $250 / $180 (Applicable to Wed to Thu) 
Accessible Performance with Audio Description (Cantonese) on 30.3
(Please call 2777 1771 to reserve the audio description device in advance)
^with post-performance talk
- Presented in Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles
- No admission for latecomers.
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
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
Tickets NOW available at URBTIX
Telephone Booking: 3166 1288
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Due to programme rearrangements, Sleep will be staged at Hong Kong Arts Centre Shouson Theatre in March 2025, while the originally scheduled The Tamed and the Tempted will be postponed to the 2025-26 Season. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Telephone Booking: 3166 1288
Internet Booking: www.urbtix.hk
Mobile App: URBTIX（Android, HarmonyOS & iPhone/iPad versions）
Ticketing Enquiries: 3166 1100
Programme Enquiries: 3103 5900
Due to programme rearrangements, Sleep will be staged at Hong Kong Arts Centre Shouson Theatre in March 2025, while the originally scheduled The Tamed and the Tempted will be postponed to the 2025-26 Season. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Cast & Production Team
| Playwright | Jon Fosse (Norway) |
| Translator | Tang Sai Cheong |
| Director | Yau Ting Fai |
| Cast | Pang Hang Ying Ko Hon Man Mercy Wong Yu Hon Ting Kiki Cheung Fung Chi Yau Eva Mak Angus Chan |
| Dramaturg | Yu Tingzhi |
| Set cum Costume Designer | Tracy Giu |
| Lighting Designer | Ip Chun Lam Rachel |
| Sound Designer | Leung Sze Wah |
| Video Designer | Lo Wing |
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