The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Jockey Club Auditorium | Hong Kong Red Cross 75th Anniversary Drama"The Eighth Principle" 

Description

In the bustling city, a group of chilling Red Cross Youth Members were moved by their leader's passion, carved out time to volunteer services and created "Life Story Recollections" for the elderly. This time, their interviewee is the leader's grandfather—an elder who had weathered life's storms yet carried a heart full of love. 

As a child, the grandfather survived a devastating fire in a squatter area, which planted in him an early desire to help others. However, life's hardships prevented him from realising this dream, so he passed it on to his son, Lik-hung. Living up to his father's hopes, Lik-hung became a doctor. After witnessing the tragedies of the Lan Kwai Fong stampede incident, SARS, and COVID-19, he resolutely embarked on a path of frontline rescue missions in war zones, seeking the true essence of humanitarianism on the edge of life and death. 

Through listening and companionship, the young volunteers touched upon the resilience of humanity in the face of suffering. Apart from the Red Cross's Seven Fundamental Principles— "Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity, and Universality"—they discovered a hidden "Eighth Principle": a belief that transcends generations, races, and adversities, a silent promise that illuminates the darkness.

This is a journey of legacy, courage, and awakening. We invite you to witness the promise that "When there is human suffering, there is the Red Cross". Hong Kong Red Cross's 75th Anniversary Drama —"The Eighth Principle".

First-Ever Collaboration - The Hong Kong Red Cross and the Hong Kong Repertory Theatre join forces to present a brand-new drama mobilising over hundred participants, including professional actors alongside members of Hong Kong Red Cross Youth Unit and volunteers, bringing Hong Kong's humanitarian stories to the stage. 

*With Hong Kong Sign Language interpretation and Cantonese audio description 

Presented in Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles
Suitable for ages 6 and above.
No latecomers will be admitted until a suitable break in the programme

Production Team

Organiser: Hong Kong Red Cross

Produced By: Hong Kong Repertory Theater

Hong Kong Repertory Theater

Producer: Mike Chow  

Co-Playwright: Mike Chow , Owen Kwok  

Director／Lyricist: Chan Mei Lee, Emily  

Set Designer: Isaac Wong

Costume Designer: Moe MO* 

Lighting Designer: Ho Fu Lung  

Sound Designer: Lai Chi Yung, Martin

Composer: Lin Che Yeung, Paul 

Choreographer: Kids. W

Main Cast: Chow Chi Fai, Kiki Cheung, Shirley Tsoi, Bon Tong, Leung Tin-chak 

Cast: Chan Ching Tung Vivien, Chan Yung Wai, Cheung Lik Jun, Chin Chun Fung, Choi Tsz Long, Fu Kai Mei, IKAWA Ryuichi Louie, IP Cheuk Pong, KWOK Ming Sau, Kwok Yan Kei, Kwong Tsz Yan, Lee Lok Yi, Lee Pui Ying, Leung Hei Tung Jamie, LI LOK YI HAPPY, Lo Wai Lam, Luk Wing Kan Maverick, Tang Ho Mei, Wong Ching Lam, Yip Tsz Yan, Yiu Tsz Tung, Cheung Hiu Yan, Cheung Nap Kai, Choi Wing Ho, Kwok Yuen Ling, Lo Kwong Man, Lo Wai Ha, Ng wing sze, Suen Wa Yam Patrick, Tang Sau Kuen, Wen Kai Ying Julie, Yeung Chi Fai, Chui Lok Yin, Lam Tsz Ngai Elfie, Lo Wai Hang, Mak To Sang, Wong Sung Yan, To Ho Long, Chen Ho Yiu, Law Pui Ka, Mohammad Hussain, Chau Lai Shun, Leung Kwai Sin, Chu Yat Long, Yuen Ka Ho, Huang Qiannan, Vien Sing
 

Hong Kong Red Cross
Chief Production Planner: Alice Ling

Production Director: CW Lai, Irene Lui 

Ticketing and Administration Director: Allison Chung

Ticketing and Administration Team: Winki Lam, Kate Lo, Maggie To

Marketing and Promotion Director: Phoebe Yip

Marketing and Promotion Team: Corporate Communications Team

Production Manager: Kristopher Chan

Actor Management Team: Sarah Chan, Bossey Kong

Volunteer Management Team: June Chan, Joe Chan, Liz Law

Gift Curation & Sales Director: Cora Wong

Gift Curation & Sales Team: Ning Chow, Kelvin Chiu, Anneca Lam

Hong Kong Red Cross 75th Anniversary Drama Think Tank
Actor Leaders Group: Chong Wai Nga Kitty, Lam Pui Ting, Truong Hieu Thoai Elaine

Front of House Support Group: Cheng Man Sze, Fung Ho Chiu, Hui Pik Yee, Lam Lai Sheung, Ng Ping Ting, Wong Wai Kam, Wu Yat Yee Agnes

Promotion and Ticketing Group: Chan Hei Wo Isaac, Cheng Tsz Kin, Kwan Sin Tong Nicole, Law Lai Ching Linda,  Mak Pui Shan Angela, Man So Ki Zariah, Wong Cho Wing

Stage Management Group: Chan Cheung Kristopher, Chan Ho Hin Joe, Chan Wing Yan June, Chow Suk Yee, Hui On Shun Antony, Lo Chi Kwong, Ng Suet Tung Mandy

*Thanks to the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts for granting permission to participate.