Group
“New Vision on Children World Literature”
Established in 2002 by artistic director Chan Wing-chuen, Kenson with the aim to make the art of theatre accessible to the general public.
Pop Theatre accentuates the aesthetic essence of not-to-be-missed Children World Literature in stage productions. It aspires to ignite the spark of children creativity, to nourish their hearts and minds, and to light up their paths ahead.
Work
Photography By: Carmen So
The story is adapted from the Chinese folk legend “Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio” (Liaozhai zhiyi).
Cricket fighting was popular in the palace during the Xuande period of the Ming Dynasty. Little Kuk became a cricket because of an accident, but due to a blessing in disguise, he met new friends and got a new name – Kuk Kuk.
To resolve the crisis, Kuk Kuk first learned fighting from a teacher and then competed with many rare insects in the court. Can Kuk Kuk defeat the powerful enemies in the end? Can the levied crickets return to nature?
As for Kuk Kuk, can he change his fate? Can he be transformed back into a human and reunited with his parents?
The performance takes ink and wash painting as the theme, highlighting the white aesthetics in Chinese painting, to create a different aesthetics of space and artistic conception of rhythm, by using simple props with professional performances of actors and traditional Chinese instruments for live percussion: flute, cymbals, woodblock, etc.
The performance is suitable for ages 4 or above.
Work
Photography By: Wisely Chan
Learning is necessary for children’s growth. Encourage children to be brave and embrace failure. Moving forward with confidence!
One step, two steps, three steps… Like the little chick dreaming to soar in the sky.
Without using any language, a poetic scene is created through live music, body movement and a fantasy set, leading the children into an imaginary world.
The performance is suitable for ages from 2 to 6.
