May 35th

T0534930445
It is past midnight on May 35th. Armed with a dated map of Tiananmen Square, a candle and some matchsticks, a cleaner's work permit, and a family secret buried for over 30 years, an elderly couple is getting ready to commit the bravest act yet. Based on interviews and real life stories of parents who lost their children at the Tiananmen Square Massacre in 1989, May 35th is a moving story about an elderly couple's dying wish to hold a proper ritual for their son in the same place where he was murdered by the state 35 years ago.

Author	Candace Chong Mui Ngam
Translation	S Y Li

Archive :: production:T0534930445, play:S01050106630, venue:V0776999393

Production details

Previously, this award-winning play opened to SOLD OUT theatres in Hong Kong, Japan and Taiwan. This global premiere of the English translation, presented with support from Amnesty International UK, commemorates the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square protests.

Performance

Venue	Southwark Playhouse Elephant
Town	Outer London
County	Greater London
From	29th May 2024
To	1st June 2024
When	Wed-Sat 19:45. Thu, Sat Mats 14:30
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Company

Presented by	Stage June Fourth (supported by Amnesty International UK)
Director	Kim Pearce
Dramaturg	Alex ShamMui Sun
Producer	Ming Wai Lit
Producer	Sweet Salad
Design	Hong Kong-style Pineapple Bun with Butter
Costume	Hong Kong-style Pineapple Bun with Butter
Sound	Ron
Design	Ah Lam Rutherford (graphic designer)
Lighting	Lily Chan
Other	Patricia Gilvaia (production manager)

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