Yan Pat To’s "Post-Human Journey" trilogy reaches its conclusion with The Sound Everywhere in the Universe, continuing the exploration of humanity's condition in the near future initiated in Sapiens: "A Concise History of Future" and "Posthuman Condition". This latest work delves deeper into the ultimate questions of human existence, addressing suffering, sorrow, and the potential for transformation.
"Things that fall into a black hole only transform, they do not disappear," the cat with a hole says.
Planet OO was dragged into the black hole. Determined to reunite with his wife Aries who couldn't escape, T embarked on a cosmic journey. After 200 years of transformation, T finally arrives. Planet OO still exists, yet T feels completely out of place...
This performance marks the first complete presentation of Sound Everywhere in the Universe in Hong Kong. The production utilises Kinect real-time sensing projection technology and AI-generated imagery to construct a time-transcending effect, creating a rich, aesthetic and novel viewing experience, in addition to exploring the possibilities of integrating arts technology with live performance.
Points to note
The programme runs approximately 1 hour 40 minutes without interval.
Recommended for ages 6 or above.
In Cantonese without surtitles.
This performance contains strobe lighting, haze and smoke effects.
Members of the audience are strongly advised to arrive punctually. Latecomers and those who leave their seats during the performance will only be admitted and allowed to return to their seats at a suitable break.
Reframe Theatre is the venue partner of East Kowloon Cultural Centre
The presenter reserves the right to substitute artists and change the programme should unavoidable circumstances make it necessary
The content of this programme does not represent the views of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department
