The Sublime Progressions

General

Rediscover our bond with the land since eons ago through multi-dimensional experiences

A special resonance with the land on earth is buried in our genes. Since eons ago, this bond continues to drive the actions of all beings. To survive and expand, we choose to roam and migrate, even getting lost at times throughout challenging journeys. But we always respond to the universe in a myriad of ways.

To find the promised land of abundance, humans arrive at the barren rock. As the land and humans nourish each other, lush green forests and cities with skyscrapers come into being. When the call to wander rises again, the stories of staying and leaving continue with everyone venturing towards the unknown, paying attention to what life reveals.

The artist group Vividly produced the rock-themed The Inner Études in 2021, an immersive theatre inspired by the Victoria Prison and the geological history of Hong Kong rocks. The acclaimed production received four nominations at the HK Theatre Libre Awards and became a Design Mark recipient of Taiwan’s Golden Pin Design Award.

This year, expanding from geographic to demographic, Vividly produced The Sublime Progressions and investigates the theme of migration and diaspora by species and tribes, leading audiences on a journey across time and space in Tai Kwun via multi-dimensional soundscapes, lighting, projections, scenery, and performances.

Pre-performance Talk:
30.04.2023 (Sun) | 5:30-6:15pm | Laundry Steps | Conduct in Cantonese
Free admission, no registration required. Limited seats available on a first-come first-served basis.

Speaker/Guest: PANG Yuk-man (Hong Kong naturalist, HK history and geography enthusiast and creator), Jay Lei, Jay Lee Shuk-man (Art Directors of The Sublime Progression), Yuen Che-hung (Uncle Hung) (Co-playwright of The Sublime Progression)

Creative and Production Team

Curated and Produced by: Vividly
Concept / Script / Art Direction: Jay Lei, Jay Lee Shuk-man
Co-playwright: Yuen Che-hung (Uncle Hung)
Research: Jay Lee Shuk-man
Dramaturg and Performance Coach: Chan Tai-yin James
Performers: Annie Cheung*, Gloria Hung, Chan Wing-shuen, Ng King-lung, David Chan
Multimedia Design: Jay Lei@SEESAW
Set & Installation Design: Ng Yan-yan
Lighting Design: Jit Lam
Sound Design: Ellison Lau
Costume Design: Tiffany Lau
Production Manager: Lam Hing-lun
Producer: Susanna Yu
*With kind permission of the Hong Kong Baptist University

Remarks

Performance lasts for around 60-70 minutes in Cantonese with no surtitles
Recommended for ages 12 and above
Audience is advised to arrive 15 mins before the show starts; No latecomers will be admitted
Audience is required to walk around various locations. Please assess your physical condition if it is suitable for participation
No cancellations, refunds or changes can be made on confirmed tickets
Comfortable clothing is recommended
Programmes are subject to change without prior notice. Tai Kwun reserves the right to make the final decision regarding the arrangements.

Event Photos

Ticketing

Tickets | $280

Tickets available at art-mate.net from 6 March 2023

Patrons may enjoy one of the below discount schemes for each purchase where applicable, available on a first-come-first-served basis:

40% off for senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and their minders and full-time students
10% off for Tai Kwun Fan with valid discount code

SPOTLIGHT: A Season of Performing Arts 2023 Package (Quota for discount package is full):

15% off upon single purchase of 3 standard tickets of the same show
20% off upon single purchase of standard tickets from 3 different shows
30% off upon single purchase of standard tickets from 4 different shows

Biography

Vividly

Vividly is an arts group that aims at popularizing history to the public. Focusing on redesigning specific historical sites through multimedia, including sounds, projections and performances, etc., the team transforms materials into moving stories and site-specific experience to ignite audiences’ reflections about identities and their relation to the history of the city. The team created Property Guide at Lou Kau Mansion, a site-specific performance debuted in the 2020 Macau City Fringe. With acclaimed response, the performance was invited to be restaged at the Macao Arts Festival in 2021.

In 2021, commissioned and presented by Tai Kwun, the team produced the rock-themed The Inner Études, an immersive theatre inspired by the Victoria Prison and the geological history of Hong Kong rocks. The acclaimed production received four nominations at the HK Theatre Libre Awards and became a Design Mark recipient of Taiwan’s Golden Pin Design Award.

Members of Vividly are from different disciplines and creative practices, including multimedia and visual arts and research. The team believes that diversified layers of interpreting history can be achieved through cross-disciplinary collaboration.

The Sublime Progressions

SPOTLIGHT: A Season of Performing Arts