Blue Heart (Mandarin Performance)

Overview

"PuDrama" presents a Mandarin-language production of the acclaimed double-bill play "Blue Heart" by renowned British playwright Caryl Churchill at the Hong Kong Fringe Club. This production delves into the intricacies of family dynamics, linguistic struggles, and human desire through two distinct yet thematically intertwined plays: "Heart's Desire" and "Blue Kettle."

Heart's Desire

"Come home, child." This story unravels the complex layers of family, regret, and trauma. After decades away, what happens when someone finally returns home? Are they greeted by the mundane, or by something buried deep within the trauma of the past? The play forces audiences to confront the absurdity and the hidden emotions lingering within the home.

Blue Kettle

What does "Blue Kettle" mean? In a dangerous and surreal emotional game, a man searches through archives to find mothers who have lost their children, inserting himself into their lives as their long-lost son. This play serves as a profound inquiry into identity, belonging, and the fragility of language in the search for happiness.

Performance Details

• Language: Mandarin (with Chinese and English surtitles)
• Running Time: Approx. 2 hours (no interval)
• Venue: Fringe Club, Jockey Club Studio Theatre
• Note: Not suitable for children under 12. Please note that the Jockey Club Studio Theatre at the Fringe Club is not wheelchair accessible due to the historical architecture.

Cast & Crew

This production features a talented team of theatre professionals. Directors Pu Yazhu and Wang Yufan guide a dedicated ensemble of actors, including Zhao Anni, Ding Xiaochen, Liu Ziyi, Zhang Liu Shuya, Luo Tianqing, Wang Hanyi, Chen Boyan, Zhou Yi, Zhang Yuchen, and others, to bring Churchill's vision to life.