The play follows the story of five young men who share a passion for music and get together to form a band. Hon, the owner of the school tuck shop who has nothing but moneymaking in mind, sees in them a lucrative possibility. He proposes to be their manager and vows to make them stars. Although each of the five have typical problems to face – study, family and love – their passion for music launches them on the road to success, and the band’s name, THE WINNERS, has stayed prominent for 35 years in Hong Kong’s Cantopop hall of fame.

Last year, the workshop “The World Behind the Shadow” by Fantasy Puppet Theatre was successfully held. The workshop is going to be re-run in August to share the secrets of shadow puppetry.

Activities in this workshop include demonstrating both traditional and modern shadow puppetry, learning the techniques to control the puppets, a question-and-answer session and photo taking. This workshop offers an excellent opportunity for children and parents to enjoy shadow puppetry together. Details are as follows:

Little girl Toasty unhappily follows the study schedule set by her parents. Then, one day, she can’t find her parents. At first she is so happy because she can do whatever she likes. But she soon discovers that it’s not easy being parents and she just wants to say, “Father & Mother, I Love U!”

Based on Pang’s short tales of growing up, “Laugh Me to the Moon” tells of a disillusioned primary school teacher who tries to reconnect with her childhood dreams by entering a stand-up comedy contest.

In life, one must learn to accept losses, to deal with dreams and ideals unattained, but the beauty of life is always with us, like the moon above our heads every night, whether it is full or new, seen or veiled.

“Laugh Me to the Moon” is Pang’s third one-actor play. Her play displays an exquisite story with rich stage visual effects and was highly appreciated by local theatre critics at its premiere.

Theatre Space is best known for its creative use of space and technical artistry on stage. The company will stage a new version of a theatre performance, successfully presented in 2010, that introduces students to the structure and facilities of the Studio Theatre of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Written and directed by core member Bee Wan, the play demonstrates the application of lighting, sound and special effects through imaginative plots and ingeniously designed scenes. Throughout the performance, each element of stage technology is explained by the host as it is used. Students are sure to be inspired as they learn about the technical stage arts and the performance will stimulate their interest in the performing arts. The audience and performers can also share ideas during the Q&A session on viewing and producing stage performances.

The story sees the students from Jumbo Kids School visit an elderly home on Christmas Eve, hoping to create a joyous atmosphere there. When an affable elderly resident gives Ah Lui a ticket for the Fantastic Train as a gift, her extraordinary Christmas journey begins.