Historical Drama "1587, A Year of No Significance" [Zuni Icosahedron Theatre Season 2026/27: Film and Sound]
Zuni Icosahedron presents the historical drama "1587, A Year of No Significance" in 2026, featuring upgraded arts technology to explore the interwoven destinies of six Ming Dynasty figures and the inevitable decline of the empire. Directed by Mathias Woo, this experimental theatrical masterpiece offers a profound reflection on power and fate.
- When
27 Nov 2026, 28 Nov 2026, 3 Dec 2026, 4 Dec 2026 19:30 - 21:30
29 Nov 2026, 5 Dec 2026 14:30 - 16:30
1 Dec 2026, 2 Dec 2026 15:00 - 17:00
- Location
Sheung Wan Civic Centre Theatre
Hong Kong Island Sheung Wan Central and Western
5/F, Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building, 345 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong
Overview
Zuni Icosahedron proudly presents the historical drama "1587, A Year of No Significance," adapted from the classic work by historian Ray Huang. Directed by Mathias Woo, the production integrates Zuni's signature Arts Tech to transport audiences back to 1587. It re-examines the lives of six pivotal figures—the Wanli Emperor, Zhang Juzheng, Shen Shixing, Hai Rui, Qi Jiguang, and Li Zhi—whose individual fates were intertwined with the decline of the Ming Dynasty. This experimental theatrical feast explores themes of power, imperial fate, and historical inevitability.
The production has received high acclaim from renowned artists: Taiwanese director Stan Lai described it as a "beautiful play"; famous Hong Kong author and screenwriter Lilian Lee praised the actors for their "seamless delivery of complex lines"; and filmmaker Tsui Hark hailed it as a "thought-provoking experimental theatre piece."
Cast & Creatives
- Director, Playwright & Designer: Mathias Woo
- Adaptation: Zhang Jianwei (Beijing), Mathias Woo
- Music Director: Yu Yat-yiu
- Performers: Yeung Wing-tak, Chung Ka-shing, Wong Wai-tung (Ah Pin), Tang Lap-hang, So Chor-yan, Chan King-lui
- Lighting Designer: Mak Kwok-fai
- Sound Designer: Yeung Ngor-wah
Ticketing
Tickets go on sale starting at 10:00 AM on September 11, 2026. Please stay tuned for further details regarding this groundbreaking multimedia production.
