About the Show/Event
Information for May 35th at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, Outer London (Play). 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.
Approximate runtime 1 hour 30 minutes (including any interval).
Age Advisory: 14+ contains strong language and descriptions of violent injury and death
Creatives/Company
Author:
Candace Chong Mui NgamTranslation:
S Y LiPresented by:
Stage June Fourth (supported by Amnesty International UK)
Director:
Kim PearceDramaturg:
Alex ShamMui SunProducer(s):
Ming Wai Lit,
Sweet SaladDesign(s):
Hong Kong-style Pineapple Bun with Butter,
Ah Lam Rutherford (graphic designer)
Costume:
Hong Kong-style Pineapple Bun with ButterSound:
RonLighting:
Lily ChanOther:
Patricia Gilvaia (production manager)