Hong Kong Repertory Theatre: Modern Hero 'Turn'
The Hong Kong Repertory Theatre presents the new play 'Modern Hero Turn', which follows a man who returns to Hong Kong after quitting his job to practice martial arts, attempting to prove chivalry in the modern urban jungle. It is a contemporary fairy tale for adults that explores a hero's epic under the weight of reality.
- When
19 Sept 2026 - 4 Oct 2026 19:45 - 21:45
- Location
Hong Kong City Hall Theatre
Hong Kong Island Central Central and Western
5 Edinburgh Place, Central, Hong Kong
- Ng Ka-leung · Actor
- Yau Ting-fai · Actor
- Wong Wai-chi · Actor
- Chan Ka-lok · Actor
- Cheung Tsz-kei · Actor
- Choi Po-tai · Actor
- Mak Ching-man · Actor
- To Chun-yiu · Actor
- Tickets & pricing
VIP
HKD 450
Standard
HKD 420
Standard
HKD 320
Standard
HKD 240
Concession
HKD 210
Concession
HKD 160
Concession
HKD 120
Program Overview
'Modern Hero Turn' is a thought-provoking contemporary play presented by the Hong Kong Repertory Theatre. The story follows a 53-year-old protagonist who quits his job to study martial arts at Mount Song for three years. Upon returning to the bustling urban jungle of Hong Kong, he attempts to practice the chivalry of old within the modern city, only to be met with mockery and harsh reality. Treating French fries as darts and cardboard as his bed, he struggles to carve out a space for justice and heroism. This production serves as a modern fairy tale for adults, inviting the audience to reflect on the existence of heroism in a fast-paced, pragmatic world.
Cast & Creatives
The play features a stellar cast including Ng Ka-leung, Yau Ting-fai, Wong Wai-chi, Chan Ka-lok, Cheung Tsz-kei, Choi Po-tai, Mak Ching-man, and To Chun-yiu. Written by Kwok Wing-hong and directed by Chan Suk-yee, the play promises an engaging exploration of the protagonist's internal and external struggles.
Production Team
The stage aesthetics are crafted by Yuen Hon-wai (Scenography), with costume design by So Sin-yee, lighting by Wong Yu-hang, and music/sound design by Leung Po-wing, creating a vivid and immersive theatrical experience.
Ticketing
Tickets are available via URBTIX. Pricing tiers include $450 (VIP), $420, $320, and $240 for standard tickets. Concessionary tickets are priced at $210, $160, and $120, available for full-time students, senior citizens aged 60 and above, and people with disabilities and their minders. Select performances include post-show talks.
