Lotus in Gold, Un-do (Central Version)【Fringe Fest 26】

Traditional Chinese theatre is often described as an art form that tells stories through dance and songs. On the other hand, one can also view it as an art form that tells stories with the purpose of performing dance and songs - this is why storytelling sometimes may seem unimportant in traditional Chinese theatre. 

 

"Lotus in Gold" is a project that experiments continuously on how such essence of traditional theatre can be adapted to and amplified through the collaboration between traditional music and contemporary dance.

 

Featuring a solo dancer who plays the roles of both male and female characters, based on the Chinese classic, "The Golden Lotus", this project also reflects upon masculinity and femininity. 

 

"Lotus in Gold, Un-do", premiered at Studio 301, Tai Po Arts Centre in September 2025, is a continuation of Wayson Poon and Kong Chan's “Lotus in Gold” presented at WKCD's "Freespace Dance 2024: FIRST Creation Platform".

 

This version consists of a 50-minute performance followed by an after-party with open dance jam sessions.