The Great Debt [Early Bird Offer]

Inspired by the FTX cryptocurrency exchange bankruptcy, this play explores themes of money, power, and human desire, chronicling the meteoric rise and devastating fall of an elite financial team.
- When
6 Nov 2026, 7 Nov 2026, 12 Nov 2026, 13 Nov 2026, 14 Nov 2026 19:30 - 22:30
7 Nov 2026, 8 Nov 2026, 14 Nov 2026 14:30 - 17:30
- Location
East Kowloon Cultural Centre - Creative Space
Kowloon Ngau Tau Kok Kwun Tong
East Kowloon Cultural Centre, 4 Wah Hing Street, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon
- Lin Kun-yao · Presenter
- Pencil Production · Production Unit
- Tickets & pricing
Early Bird
HKD 300
Standard
HKD 380
Overview
The world is crumbling, and everything must be repaid. During the cryptocurrency investment frenzy, Jarvis and a group of Wall Street elites founded a crypto exchange. In a very short time, the platform became one of the world's highest-valued financial institutions due to immense market hype. However, as global shocks such as elections, pandemics, and wars hit the market, those once-massive profits turned into endless debt overnight. The market craved the next Warren Buffett, but instead, it got a modern-day Madoff.
Highlights
"The Great Debt" is a dark narrative about the disillusionment of ideals. Spanning a decade of turbulent times—from Brexit to the US-Iran conflict—the play deeply analyzes how noble visions can become fragile and crumbled in the face of changing eras and capital greed. Through a masterfully crafted script, the audience is invited to deeply contemplate the future when everything around us feels precarious.
Performance Details
- Performance Dates: November 6–8 and November 12–14, 2026
- Runtime: Approximately 3 hours
- Language: Cantonese
- Age Limit: Not suitable for children under 6
Ticketing
- Standard Ticket: HKD 380
- Early Bird Offer: HKD 300 (Deadline: August 31, 23:59) *Note: Early bird tickets are limited and available while stocks last. The offer is valid only for the following sessions: Nov 7 (7:30 PM, 2:30 PM) and Nov 8 (2:30 PM).
Production Team
Presented by Lin Kun-yao and produced by Pencil Production, with funding support from the Hong Kong Arts Development Council, this production promises an engaging and thought-provoking theatrical experience.











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