A Tale of the Southern Sky
Our racing hearts thrill to the songs and dance
Our unbreakable will defies our fate in these troubled times
Synopsis
A Production by Cheung Fei Fan and Lau Wing Tao
Thirteen years after the award-winning production of Border Town, the alliance is back to co-produce this original musical.
In the late 1890s, ships from around the world come and go, transforming Hong Kong from a little fishing harbour into an important trading port. Chan Yat-sui, a young man from Chiu Chow, travels to Hong Kong alone, determined to seek his fortune in this paradise. Through sheer dedication, he rises from the lowly status of a coolie at the docks to make a name for himself as the owner of a rice company.
In 1920, a serious rice shortage breaks out in Hong Kong, allowing profiteering by the rice industry led by Yue Siu-hung, and causing the people to suffer dreadfully. Chan must make a choice between profit and justice, and saves citizens’ lives with the help of the female pirate Tsui Lou-hoi.
By 1941, when the city stands at the brink of failure, Chan’s life has become deeply intertwined with Hong Kong.
Production & Artistic Team
Playwright & Lyricist：
Cheung Fei Fan
Composer, Arranger & Music Director：
Lau Wing Tao
Co-director & Choreographer：
Yang Yuntao
Co-director：
Chu Pak Him
Assistant Choreographer：
Huang Lei
