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The award-winning musical The Impossible Trial is returning to Hong Kong audiences for its third run following a tour of mainland China. After gaining incredible momentum since its premiere in 2022, it’s great to see the first original Cantonese musical commissioned by WestK being appreciated by a wider audience.
The slightly Scrooge-like plot follows Fong Tong-geng, a greedy corrupt barrister in Guangdong, who is dealt a huge blow when he suddenly loses all his wealth and reputation. Haunted by a resentful ghost, Fong tries to redeem himself by beginning to champion the common man in the magistracy. Its intricate storyline is underscored by a fantastic blend of musical styles, including Cantonese opera, 1920s Broadway tunes, ballads, classical, folk-pop, rock, and even nursery rhymes and Buddhist music.
Photograph: Courtesy Winnie Yeung @ Visual Voices / West Kowloon Cultural District Authority
Main cast members of The Impossible Trial include Hong Kong stars Lau Shau-ching, Jordan Cheng (last seen in the leading role of Hedwig and the Angry Inch), Tunes Ting, Clinton Zhang, and more. A total of 19 new faces have also been added to the roster for the upcoming performances in mainland China and Hong Kong.
Shanghai will be the musical’s first port of call, followed by Beijing, after which the show will return to the Xiqu Centre in mid-August. Its third Hong Kong run will feature more than 10 performances, and ticketing details – including early-bird discount prices – will be announced soon. We’ll update this space when we learn more, or you can keep an eye out for news on the WestK website.
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