Kwai Tsing Theatre | 'Di-Dar (Comeback)' Ultimate Encore: Wong Cho-San's First Attempt at a Musical Performance, Even Remembering the Lyrics was a Challenge

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Hosted by Windmill Grass Theatre, the black comedy 'Di-Dar (Comeback)' will be performed at the Kwai Tsing Theatre Auditorium from 15 August 2025 onwards. Tickets for the initial 20 shows sold out instantly, leaving many eager audience members hoping for additional performances. Today, their wishes have finally been granted, with the announcement of an ultimate finale show on Sunday, 31 August 2025, at 8 pm. Details are as follows:

'Di-Dar' Black Comedy (Comeback)

15-17, 19-24, 26-30.8.2025 [8pm]

16-17, 23-24, 30-31.8.2025 [3pm]

Additional show: 31.8.2025 [8pm]
 
Kwai Tsing Theatre Auditorium
 
$680, $580, $480, $380
 
* Tickets for the additional show will go on sale to the public on Tuesday, 5 August 2025, at 12 noon via Popticket

Website: https://www.popticket.hk/event/di-dar-comeback

Enquiries: 23899220

The cast of 'Di-Dar', including Leung Jo Yiu, Tong Chun Yip (Ahdee), Siu Mei Kwan (Amy), Wong Chau Sang, Leung Yip (Fat Boy@ERROR), and Ho Lok Yiu (Sica), have been rehearsing diligently. They are all thrilled about the additional show and deeply grateful for the support and love they have received from the audience. 'Di-Dar' previously won eight awards at the 33rd Hong Kong Drama Awards, including Best Production, Best Actor (Comedy/Farce), Best Actress (Comedy/Farce), Best Supporting Actor (Comedy/Farce), Best Sound Design, Best Lyrics, and Outstanding Production. Ahdee, the producer, promises an even more spectacular show this time, saying, 'The response to the last run was fantastic, especially for the musical segment featuring the in-show group RIP, which had the entire audience going wild. Some audience members even brought their own glow sticks and became RIP fans. This time, we've replaced all the songs in that segment with new ones, so if you've seen it before, you'll notice the change. We've also engaged a concert choreographer to redesign the dances, and we were already out of breath after rehearsing just the first song—you can imagine how much more intense the dances are now. Plus, we have Cho-San and Fat Boy joining us this time. Cho-San has already memorized all his lines and seems to have performed the play before. And Fat Boy, who is known for his dancing skills, is surprisingly quick on the uptake. His chubby and cute appearance suits his character perfectly.'

Amy, who has many scenes with Chau Sang, shares her first impression of working with him: Chau Sang is our senior in the acting industry. He was from the first graduating class, while I was from the 13th. I was nervous at first because we hadn't worked together before, and his aura is quite intimidating. As a junior, I was naturally scared. But as we started rehearsing seriously, I found that he was very receptive to whatever was thrown at him, and the distinction between senior and junior disappeared when we were performing on stage. The whole process became enjoyable and fun, and I could even give him suggestions.' As a comedy, will Chau Sang be ad-libbing? Amy laughs, 'I'm a little nervous about that, but I'm prepared for it. Louis Koo also came up with new ideas all the time during our last run, and I'm a very lively actress, so bring it on!'

Chau Sang, the senior of the group, surprisingly finds this a big challenge: 'I've never done a performance with both singing and dancing before, not even in movies or TV dramas. This is probably my first time, so it's a challenge for me. And at my age, it's fun to play with these young people and see what they're thinking and how they rehearse a play. I'm here to learn! I didn't realize remembering a couple of lyrics could be so difficult—it took me three weeks, and it was frustrating.' Was dancing difficult for him? He admits, 'I was so scared every time, and no one was teaching me, so I just watched the person next to me and followed along. They said it was OK and good, and I was just winging it. But when I watched Louis's performance later, it turned out that he was also winging it, and it was quite good. Winging it isn't necessarily a bad thing; it's actually good. It sounds negative when you don't know what it is.'

Fat Boy, another new addition to the cast, confesses that he was nervous about performing in a stage play for the first time: 'I was definitely nervous about doing a stage play, especially with Chau Sang here. He's a senior with exceptional acting skills. I was nervous when I first saw him, but I also felt a sense of respect. So, when we were shooting the poster, I started chatting with him. I was happy that he complimented me: 'Hey! This fat boy can dance pretty well.' After that first compliment, I felt more comfortable and that we could be friends, and we started talking. When we were getting our makeup done, we listened to music together, and I found that he has good taste. I admire him, and it's been more and more comfortable working with him. Rehearsing with Windmill Grass Theatre has been more and more fun. The play is fantastic, with many hilarious parts, but I also get teary-eyed at the serious emotional scenes. So, 'Di-Dar' is a must-watch stage play.' As for Sica, who performed a side flip during the last run, she plans to raise the bar this time: 'There was a side flip in the previous 'Di-Dar', but this time, we want to go beyond that. The big finale will involve some acrobatics related to trust, the kind you'd usually see at a sports day, with jumping and so on. I think the audience will be wowed—they'll be 'wowing' throughout the show!'

'Di-Dar' continues to break the mold of traditional stage plays. Besides bringing the funeral industry to the stage, this rerun will also introduce the first-ever 'Di-Dar' comic book and figure adapted from a stage play. Ah Jo, who designed the figure, shares his experience: 'This is my first time designing a figure. Ahdee asked me to draw a Di-Dar baby, and then I thought, why not draw my character? The figure has the same features as me: big nostrils and angry eyes. It also holds a peach wood sword and the five thunder talismans used to capture ghosts in the play, making it extremely lifelike.'

Pre-orders for 'Di-Dar' merchandise are now open. To purchase, please visit: https://www.wmgtheatre.com/category/all-products