Modern Hero @ HKREP 2026-27 Season
The Hong Kong Repertory Theatre presents "Modern Hero," a play about a protagonist who quits his job to study martial arts at Shaolin, only to return and struggle to uphold chivalry in the modern city. This theatrical work serves as a contemporary heroic epic for adults, exploring the existence and survival of "chivalry" within today's urban jungle.
- When
19 Sept 2026, 22 Sept 2026, 23 Sept 2026, 24 Sept 2026, 26 Sept 2026, 29 Sept 2026, 30 Sept 2026, 3 Oct 2026 19:45 - 21:45
20 Sept 2026, 26 Sept 2026, 27 Sept 2026, 1 Oct 2026, 3 Oct 2026, 4 Oct 2026 14:45 - 16:45
- Location
Hong Kong City Hall Theatre
Hong Kong Island Central Central and Western
5 Edinburgh Place, Central, Hong Kong
- Tickets & pricing
Limited VIP
HKD 450
Standard
HKD 420
Standard
HKD 320
Standard
HKD 240
Overview
The Hong Kong Repertory Theatre presents "Modern Hero," a new production for the 2026-27 season. This play explores the journey of a "modern knight-errant" to question whether the spirit of chivalry still exists in today's materialistic, concrete urban jungle. The story begins with a sudden resignation, leading the protagonist to study martial arts at Shaolin for three years. Upon his return, he finds no villains to defeat, only the heavy pressure of everyday life. Through dark humor and nuanced storytelling, the play depicts his persistent resistance against ridicule and rejection, struggling to carve out a possibility of chivalry amidst the high walls of society.
Highlights
- A Contemporary Urban Fable: By placing traditional wuxia elements into a modern Hong Kong setting, the production creates a powerful contrast and dramatic tension.
- Blending Reality and Metaphor: The script employs absurd details—like using fries as throwing stars and cardboard as a bed—to portray how a "loser" becomes the hero of his own life.
- Acclaimed Creative Team: Written by Kwok Wing-hong and directed by Chan Shuk-yee, featuring an ensemble cast from the Hong Kong Repertory Theatre who deliver deeply moving performances.
Creative Team
- Playwright: Kwok Wing-hong
- Director: Chan Shuk-yee
- Cast: Ng Ka-leung, Yau Ting-fai, Wong Wai-chi, Cheung Tsz-kei, Du Jun-rao, Mak Ching-man, Chan Ka-lok
Ticketing
- Ticket Prices: HK$450 (Limited VIP), HK$420, HK$320, HK$240
- Booking: Tickets are available through URBTIX.
This play is a contemporary allegory dedicated to all adults who persist in their ideals while resisting the grind of reality. Join us in the theatre to hear the lingering echoes of heroism in the wind.
