Encounter at the Platform - Stage Play @ Théâtre de la Sardine
Presented by Théâtre de la Sardine and directed by Chan Pui-lam, this stage play based on a script by Poon Wai-sum explores existential meaning through the dialogue of two strangers trapped on an empty platform. The performances will take place in July 2026 at the Cattle Depot Theatre.
- When
2 Jul 2026 - 3 Jul 2026 12:00 - 14:00
4 Jul 2026 07:00 - 09:00
- Location
Cattle Depot Theatre, Cattle Depot Artist Village
Kowloon Kowloon City Kowloon City
63 Ma Tau Kok Road, To Kwa Wan, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- Tickets & pricing
Standard
HKD 280
Overview
"Exit A, Exit B, Exit C... which one is truly mine?"
Two strangers find themselves unexpectedly meeting on a desolate platform. While sharing the same physical space, they remain isolated by their own anxieties, memories, and uncertainties about the future. When the train is indefinitely delayed, communication lines are cut, and even the exits are mysteriously locked, the platform transforms into a "modern tomb" for their trapped souls.
Through the agony of waiting, they transition from initial suspicion and conflict to profound human connection. From discussions about a deceased colleague to fantasies of escaping to Japan, the pair engages in deep dialogue within this confined space. In these intimate moments of contact, they search for the meaning of existence and a way out of their existential crisis.
Cast & Crew
- Playwright: Poon Wai-sum (Courtesy of Hong Kong Repertory Theatre)
- Director: Chan Pui-lam
- Actors: Wong Ka-chun, To Yim-shan, Hung Ka-chak, Lui Long-kwan
Organizer & Production
- Presenter: Wong Ka-chun
- Production: Théâtre de la Sardine
Venue & Access
The performances will be held at the Cattle Depot Theatre, located at 63 Ma Tau Kok Road, To Kwa Wan, Kowloon. This historic venue provides a unique atmosphere for an intimate theatrical experience.
Ticketing
- Ticket Price: HK$280
- Ticketing Link: Art-mate Platform
