Tse Wai-sze: 'Before I Met Huo Zhizhi' Theatre Performance

Tse Wai-sze presents the children's theatre production 'Before I Met Huo Zhizhi,' a moving story about a doll named Mary who travels through books to find the spirit Huo Zhizhi to save a girl named Annie from a world turning black. The performance will take place in October 2026 at the 1a space in Cattle Depot Artist Village.
- When
2 Oct 2026 - 10 Oct 2026 20:00 - 21:00
3 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2026 15:00 - 16:00
- Location
1a space, Cattle Depot Artist Village
Kowloon Kowloon City Kowloon City
63 Ma Tau Kok Road, To Kwa Wan, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- Tse Wai-sze · Creator/Performer
- Tickets & pricing
Standard
HKD 200
Concession
HKD 20
Highlights
'Before I Met Huo Zhizhi,' created by Tse Wai-sze, is an intimate theatrical experience perfect for families and art lovers. Through its unique narrative lens, the production explores how a child deals with the world's sudden loss of color and hope amidst the backdrop of war, delivering a touching and thought-provoking story.
Program Introduction
The story unfolds in a world that was once vibrant, where the story spirit 'Huo Zhizhi' brought color to everything. However, as war descends, reality turns harsh, and the world of a young girl named Annie fades into darkness. To help Annie, her beloved doll, Mary, embarks on a whimsical journey, traversing through different books in search of the legendary Huo Zhizhi. It is a heartwarming tale of courage, love, and resilience, illustrating how hope can blossom from love even when darkness falls.
Important Notes
- Language: Performed in Cantonese, without surtitles.
- Seating: This is an open-seating performance (no reserved seats).
- Intermission: There is no intermission during the performance.
- Late Arrival: Please arrive on time; latecomers will only be admitted at appropriate times during the performance.
- Disclaimer: The organizer reserves the right to change the program or performers under special circumstances.
Venue & Access
The performance will be held at 1a space in the Cattle Depot Artist Village, To Kwa Wan. As a significant historical landmark and arts hub in Hong Kong, the Cattle Depot offers a unique atmosphere and cultural depth, making it an excellent setting for experimental theatre.
Ticketing
Tickets can be purchased via Art-mate. Standard tickets and concessionary rates (for full-time students, seniors aged 60+, people with disabilities and their caretakers, and CSSA recipients) are available.











