May 35th

May 35th (Play) production archive for QTIX code T0534930445. Details of all May 35th archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S01050106630

Archive Listings

29 May 24
to
1 Jun 24

Southwark Playhouse Elephant
Outer London, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

Details

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. 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.

Creatives/Company

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

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