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Shun Hing Group 70th Anniversary Proudly Sponsors "The Impossible Trial – a musical"

Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre, West Kowloon Cultural District
30.11.2023 - 24.12.2023

We are thrilled to announce an extra performance on 22 December for this highly sought after hit show. The additional tickets will be available at popticket.hk from 8 December (Fri) at 10am. Don’t miss out!

How many bonds last beyond a lifetime?
The multi-award-winning Hong Kong musical classic returns this year with the original star-studded cast

Fong Tong Geng, Guangdong’s most prominent advocate, is known for his greed and malice. But at the height of his career heaven deals him a blow and his reputation and wealth are lost overnight. Haunted by the bitter ghost of a childhood friend, Fong fights his way back to the magistrate to right his wrongs and redeem himself as the champion of the common man.

The successful premiere of The Impossible Trial – a musical last year received 10 awards at the 31st Hong Kong Drama Awards, including Best Production, Best Director, Best Original Music (Musical), Best Lyrics, Best Actor and Actress, Best Supporting Actor (Tragedy/Drama) and more. To respond to the overwhelming demand, the original Hong Kong production returns for a highly anticipated rerun in 2023. Conceived, created and staged by an all-star local team, the riveting tale features music by Leon Ko, lyrics by Chris Shum, script by Cheung Fei Fan, direction by Fong Chun Kit, and stunning performances by a multi-talented cast. With a unique set that blends traditional and contemporary aesthetics and highlights the skills of staging director Ivanhoe Lam and scenographer Wong Yat Kwan, The Impossible Trial – a musical is a milestone of Hong Kong original musical theatre.

“The three main performers, Lau Shau Cheng, Jordan Cheng, and Tunes Ting, sing with such natural and moving style that they shine with that of the creative team."

–Oliver Chou, Columnist, Ta Kung Pao

“Leon Ko’s versatile arrangement features memorable leitmotifs, while Chris Shum’s script utilises the full spectrum of idiomatic Cantonese and its tonal specialties – a perfect balance between artistic excellence and entertainment.”
– Leung Tze, Theatre Critic, IATC (HK)

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Performance Date & Venue

Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre, West Kowloon Cultural District
7:45pm 30.11.2023
7:45pm 1-3, 6-8△, 9-10, 12-17, 19-23*.12.2023
3:00pm 24*.12.2023

*Additional Performance
$680 / $520 / $360
△8.12 performance is Shun Hing Group Exclusive Performance. Tickets not for public sales.

24.12 performance is Accessible Performance with Audio Description (Cantonese).
(Please call (852) 2777 1771 to reserve the audio description device in advance)
Touch Tour
A free 45-minute Touch Tour is available on 24 December 2023 (Sunday) for people with visual impairments and their companion. Please call (852) 2777 1771 for advance registration by 22 December 2023 (Friday). Ticket holders of The Impossible Trial – a musical have priority, with limited capacity on a first come, first served basis.

Date: 24 December 2023 (Sunday)
Time: 1:30pm–2:15pm
Venue: FHKA Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre

Presented in Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles
Children under 6 will not be admitted

Ticketing Info

15% Discount

For HKRep Pals Members (valid during the Early Bird periods only)

or
Group Purchase of 4-10 standard tickets in a single transaction (valid during the Early Bird periods only)

30% Discount

HKRep Green Pals Members (valid during the Early Bird periods only)

50% Discount

Full-time Students (Concessions are available on a first come, first served basis.)
Senior Citizens aged 60 or above (Concessions are available on a first come, first served basis.)
People with disabilities and the minder.
Wheelchair users and a minder.

For purchase of each concessionary ticket for people with disabilities, the customer can purchase one ticket of same concession for a minder.

The above discounts are only valid for regular priced tickets

22 Dec 2023 Extra Performance Tickets available from 8 December 2023 (10am) at ‘POPTICKET’*

Additional Performance Tickets available from 27 October 2023 (10am) at ‘POPTICKET’*

Public Sales Tickets available from 17 October 2023 (10am) at ‘POPTICKET’*

Limited Early Bird Tickets available from 28 September (10am) to 9 October (11:59pm) 2023 at ‘POPTICKET’*

*It is suggested to sign up an account at the POPTICKET official website before the registration.

Ticketing Enquiries: WestK (852) 2200 0022 / ticketinfo@wkcda.hk

Awards

The 31st Hong Kong Drama Awards
※Best Production
※Best Original Music (Musical) – Leon Ko
※Best Lyrics – Chris Shum
※Best Director (Tragedy/Drama) – Fong Chun Kit
※Best Actor (Tragedy/Drama) – Jordan Cheng
※Best Actress (Tragedy/Drama) – Tunes Ting
※Best Supporting Actor (Tragedy/Drama) – Clinton Zhang
※Best Stage Design – Wong Yat Kwan, Bill Cheung
※Best Sound Design – Can Ha
※Outstanding Production of the Year

※Nomination of Best Script – Cheung Fei Fan
※Nomination of Best Actor (Tragedy/Drama) – Lau Shau Ching
※Nomination of Best Supporting Actress (Tragedy/Drama) – Man Shui Hing
※Nomination of Best Costume Design – Wong Yat Kwan, Vanessa Suen Wing Kwan
※Nomination of Best Lighting Design – Yeung Tsz Yan
※Nomination of Best Image Design – Wong Yat Kwan, Vanessa Suen Wing Kwan

Cast & Production Team

Composer, Arranger and Musical Director	Leon Ko
Lyricist	Chris Shum
Playwright	Cheung Fei Fan
Director	Fong Chun Kit
Staging Director & Choreographer	Ivanhoe Lam
Scenographer	Wong Yat Kwan*
Co-choreographer	Lim Wei Wei
Band Leader	Anna Lo
Singing Coach	Lianna Tse
Set Designer	Bill Cheung
Costume Designer	Vanessa Suen Wing Kwan
Lighting Designer	Yeung Tsz Yan
Co-sound Designers	Can Ha Ctrl Fre@k (Jeffrey Yue)
Cast	Lau Shau Ching Jordan Cheng Tunes Ting Clinton Zhang Rick Lau Yau Ting Fai Fung Chi Yau Man Sui Hing Kiki Cheung ManMan Kwok Vivian Chan Adam Tang Rick Cheung Christopher Ying Olga Chung Eddy Au Yeung Angus Chan Dee To Luk Ka Ki *With the kind permission of The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts