{"id":36468,"date":"2023-06-13T16:17:50","date_gmt":"2023-06-13T08:17:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/?p=36468"},"modified":"2023-06-13T16:20:11","modified_gmt":"2023-06-13T08:20:11","slug":"when-a-poo-woos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/en\/2023\/06\/13\/when-a-poo-woos\/","title":{"rendered":"When a Poo Woos: A Dance Rendition of a Hong Kong Picture Book. Join Excreman this summer on a theatrical quest in \u201cpoo\u201d-suit of his dream"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row enable_arrows_animation=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;36465&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text](Hong Kong, 13<sup>th<\/sup> June 2023) As the season-opening programme <em>Travel of Soul Time AFTER Time <\/em>&amp; <em>Echo in the Mirror<\/em> winds to a close, City Contemporary Dance Company (CCDC) is kicking off the second highlight of the Season \u201cIt\u2019s Summer!\u201d, titled\u00a0<strong><em>When a Poo Woos<\/em><\/strong>. This dance theatre piece for families is led by CCDC Artistic Director Yuri Ng and marks the first collaboration of the company with Chun Tian Hua Hua. It is the perfect choice this summer for families to experience an\u00a0exciting and adventurous dance journey filled with childlike wonder.<\/p>\n<p>As one of the programmes of\u00a0\u2018<strong>International Arts Carnival 2023\u2019<\/strong>, organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department,<strong><em>\u00a0When a Poo Woos<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0will be performed at\u00a0the <strong><u>Auditorium of Sha Tin Town Hall from 11 to 13 August 2023.\u00a0Tickets are now available at URBTIX, while family packages can be purchased exclusively on Klook.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The story of\u00a0<em>The Excreman<\/em>, a picture book by Chun Tian Hua Hua, was originally created by renowned artists Brian Tse and Alice Mak. It follows Excreman who is deemed worthless, as he chases after his dream seeking personal value and meaning. After being featured on\u00a0<em>Yellow Bus<\/em>, a children\u2019s publication, the story became widely known among adults and children, and was even adapted into musical works and showcased in exhibitions. In this unprecedented rendition of a popular character through contemporary dance, Choreographer and Director Yuri Ng will be crafting this performance with nearly 40 dance artists from CCDC, members of the CCDC Dance Centre \u2018Dance Training and Performance Practice Programme\u2019, as well as primary and secondary school students of \u2018CCDC Junior\u2019. By incorporating\u00a0<strong>ingenious stage designs, costume, and dazzling animation projection, daily life and objects familiar to children will be transformed into adorable theatrical scenes. Along with newly arranged classical music and its familiar tunes and rhythms,<\/strong>\u00a0the young audiences will experience a thrilling, whimsical, and heart-warming\u00a0adventure with Excreman, expanding their horizon and filling their summer with meaningful fun!<\/p>\n<p>In dark sewers fraught with danger, Excreman races ahead of the lazy poo group, braves cleaning squads, and conquers perilous waves. His destination is a field of fragrant roses, where he can turn into fertile soil and\u00a0nourish the plants. In this journey, Excreman and his fellow little poo-men encounter a mysterious\u00a0\u201cher\u201d and together they embark on a quest of romance and adventure. The poo-squad may look unappealing and be doomed to a sinister fate, yet they never fail to embrace one another and pursue their dreams, finding the meaning of their existence along the way while shining with their skills and strengths.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>The Excreman<\/em>\u00a0was a homage from Brian Tse and Alice Mak to\u00a0<em>The Snowman<\/em>\u00a0by Raymond Briggs, who was a great inspiration and influence for them. Both stories centre on the journey of a protagonist where their flesh and body ultimately disintegrate, revealing the impermanence of life. When I participated in the concert,\u00a0<em>McDull &#8211; A Sentimental Little Christmas<\/em>, by Hong Kong Sinfonietta in 2014, I read this story again and was deeply moved by it. It was then that the seed was planted in my head to adapt it into a contemporary dance piece.\u00a0<strong>I hope that through dance and animation, the performers and audiences, regardless of age and background, can step out of the confines of the picture book and resonate with Excreman and the little poo-men, while passing this authentic tale from Hong Kong to future generations,<\/strong>\u201d said Choreographer and Director Yuri Ng.<\/p>\n<p>To enjoy the full experience, there will be \u2018Add-on Talks\u2019 where Hong Kong Sinfonietta\u2019s Music Director Emeritus Yip Wing-sie and Cantonese linguist Benjamin Au Yeung (Ben Sir) will share their insights on the classical music featured in and the educational significance of\u00a0<em>When a Poo Woos<\/em>. After each show, audience members can also join a guided Backstage Tour where they can discover the fun and interesting workings of theatre behind the stage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Performance Details<\/strong><\/p>\n<table width=\"610\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"152\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Date &amp; Time<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"458\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">11.8.2023 [Fri] \u00a07:30pm<br \/>\n12.8.2023 [Sat] 2:30pm, 7:30pm<br \/>\n13.8.2023 [Sun] 2:30pm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"152\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Venue<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"458\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Auditorium, Sha Tin Town Hall<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"152\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ticketing<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"458\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">$320\ufe31$240\ufe31$180<br \/>\nTickets now available at URBTIX<br \/>\nExclusive family packages now available on Klook<br \/>\n2 Adults + 1 Child: $700 (Original price: $800)<br \/>\n2 Adults + 2 Children: $840 (Original price: $960)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"152\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Age Limit<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"458\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Audience of aged 3 or above are welcomed<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"152\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Full Experience&lt;\/span<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"458\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2018Add-on\u2019 Talks<br \/>\n11, 13.8<br \/>\nYIP Wing-sie (Music Director Emeritus, Hong Kong Sinfonietta)<br \/>\n12.8<br \/>\nBenjamin AU YEUNG (Ben Sir)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"152\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Extended Activity<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"458\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Backstage Tours 11-13.8.2023 (Registration required)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"152\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Programme Details<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"458\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qrs.ly\/1lewzea\"><span style=\"color: #8d9d6e;\">https:\/\/qrs.ly\/1lewzea<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"152\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Book Now<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"458\">UBRTIX: <a href=\"https:\/\/qrs.ly\/iaewzee\"><span style=\"color: #8d9d6e;\">https:\/\/qrs.ly\/iaewzee<\/span><\/a> ; Klook: <a href=\"https:\/\/qrs.ly\/24ewzeg\"><span style=\"color: #8d9d6e;\">https:\/\/qrs.ly\/24ewzeg<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"152\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Media Resources<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"458\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qrs.ly\/jaewzek\"><span style=\"color: #8d9d6e;\">https:\/\/qrs.ly\/jaewzek<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The presenter reserves the right to change the programme, artists as well as seating arrangements and audience capacities should unavoidable circumstances make it necessary.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Creative and Performance Team<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Original Story: Brian TSE, Alice MAK<\/p>\n<p>Choreographer and Direction: Yuri NG<\/p>\n<p>Music Arrangement: Siu Tung<\/p>\n<p>Co-choreography and Rehearsal Coaching: Noel PONG, Peggy LAM<\/p>\n<p>Rehearsal Coaching: Ronly KONG<\/p>\n<p>Rehearsal Mistress: Shirley LOK<\/p>\n<p>Illustration and Animation: Lunchtime Production Ltd.<\/p>\n<p>Set and Lighting Design: Lawmanray<\/p>\n<p>Costume Design: YEUNG Chin<\/p>\n<p>Dramaturgy: Melissa LEUNG<\/p>\n<p>Creation and Performance: CCDC Dance Artists, \u2018Dance Training and Performance Practice Programme\u2019 members, \u2018CCDC Junior\u2019 secondary and primary school students[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36472\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Monotone-logo-02-300x238.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"105\" height=\"84\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Monotone-logo-02-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Monotone-logo-02-1024x811.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Monotone-logo-02-768x609.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Monotone-logo-02-1536x1217.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Monotone-logo-02-600x475.png 600w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Monotone-logo-02.png 1903w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 105px) 100vw, 105px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text]In collaboration with<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36475\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/cthhlogo-300x112.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"142\" height=\"53\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/cthhlogo-300x112.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/cthhlogo-1024x383.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/cthhlogo-768x287.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/cthhlogo-1536x574.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/cthhlogo-600x224.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 142px) 100vw, 142px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>About the Main Creative Team<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30992\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Yuri-Ng-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"174\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Yuri-Ng-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Yuri-Ng-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Yuri-Ng-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Yuri-Ng-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Yuri-Ng-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Yuri-Ng-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Yuri-Ng-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Yuri-Ng.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 174px) 100vw, 174px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Choreography and Direction:<\/p>\n<p>Yuri NG (Artistic Director, CCDC)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]A dance artist born in Hong Kong, Yuri Ng has been involved in contemporary dance, ballet, drama, classical music and <em>a<\/em> <em>cappella <\/em>as well as stage setting and costume design. He was awarded \u2018Adeline Gen\u00e9e Gold Medal\u2019 from the Royal Academy of Dancing (RAD) in 1983 before joining The National Ballet of Canada as a dancer. After his return to Hong Kong in 1993, Ng established strong connections with City Contemporary Dance Company (CCDC) and local art groups. Since 2021, Ng has been Artistic Director of CCDC.<\/p>\n<p>Ng received \u2018Artist of the Year Award \u2013 Choreographer\u2019 from Hong Kong Artists\u2019 Guild (1997), \u2018Prix d\u2019 Auteur\u2019 at Rencontres Choreographiques Internationale de Seine-St-Denis (1998), \u2018Distinguished Achievement Award\u2019 &amp; \u2018Outstanding Choreography\u2019 at the Hong Kong Dance Awards, \u2018Award for Best Artist (Dance)\u2019 from the Hong Kong Arts Development Council, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Ng has co-found Yat Po Singers and is currently the Artistic Advisor. He was the Hong Kong Sinfonietta\u2019s Artist Associate from 2011-2013.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-27591\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Noel-PONG-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"174\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Noel-PONG-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Noel-PONG-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Noel-PONG-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Noel-PONG-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Noel-PONG-1-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Noel-PONG-1-550x550.png 550w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Noel-PONG-1-1100x1100.png 1100w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Noel-PONG-1-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Noel-PONG-1-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Noel-PONG-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 174px) 100vw, 174px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Co-choreography and Rehearsal Coaching:<\/p>\n<p>Noel PONG (Artist in Residence, CCDC)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]Noel Pong joined CCDC in 1997 after graduating from The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts with first class honours in Modern Dance. She was promoted to Artist in Residence in 2019. She is a homegrown choreographer celebrated for combining elements of dance and drama. Her early choreographic works were staged in \u2018Guangdong Modern Dance Festival\u2019 and \u2018Hong Kong Dance Festival\u2019, and commissioned by \u2018Jumping Frames International Dance Festival\u2019. Later, she staged over 15 original choreographic works in CCDC and was invited to Italy and Germany as a choreographer.<\/p>\n<p>Pong is regarded as one of \u201cHong Kong\u2019s most promising choreographers\u201d by South China Morning Post (SCMP). <em>Crime Scene<\/em> was selected by SCMP as one of the \u2018Best Dances\u2019 in 2009 and Off Screen received \u2018Outstanding Choreography\u2019 at the Hong Kong Dance Awards in 2012. <em>Happy Birthday?<\/em> was selected as \u2018Best Dance Show\u2019 in The Hecklers by HKELD. She has also been invited to restage several works at the \u2018Guangdong Modern Dance Festival\u2019.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-27594\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Peggy-LAM-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"174\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Peggy-LAM-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Peggy-LAM-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Peggy-LAM-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Peggy-LAM-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Peggy-LAM-1-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Peggy-LAM-1-550x550.png 550w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Peggy-LAM-1-1100x1100.png 1100w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Peggy-LAM-1-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Peggy-LAM-1-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Peggy-LAM-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 174px) 100vw, 174px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Co-choreography and Rehearsal Coaching:<\/p>\n<p>Peggy LAM (Teaching Artist, CCDC)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]Peggy Lam graduated in Contemporary Dance from The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. As the recipient of several scholarships during her studies, she has toured extensively overseas with The HKAPA. Lam was a member of CCDC Dance Centre\u2019s dance training scholarship schemes \u2018Young Sky\u2019 and \u2018WuDaoQingNian\u2019. She joined CCDC in 2007, became a Senior Dance Artist in 2022 and a Teaching Artist in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Lam has collaborated with renowned choreographers, and performed in numerous productions of CCDC. She received the \u2018Outstanding Performance by a Female Dancer\u2019 at the 24<sup>th<\/sup> Hong Kong Dance Awards in 2023. Her recent choreographic and co-choreographic works include <em>The Odyssey of Little Dragon <\/em>(2019); <em>The Copybook of Life Challenge for Apprentice Magician <\/em>(2020); <em>Gute Nacht Mondlight <\/em>(2020); <em>Luck-Quacka <\/em>(2021) and<em> Behind me1<\/em> in \u2018<em>M.U.D.<\/em> &#8211; Movement UnDefined\u2019 (2022)<em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In recent years, Lam has focused on dance training to explore and advocate the physical and mental health development of children. She is now a tutor of children dance courses and dance training scholarship scheme \u2019CCDC Junior\u2019.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<strong>About City Contemporary Dance Company<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>City Contemporary Dance Company (CCDC), the flagship of contemporary dance in Hong Kong, undertakes to blaze the path of contemporary dance scene with extraordinary performances representing contemporary Hong Kong culture. Founded in 1979 and directed by Yuri Ng since 2021, CCDC has presented more than 200 original works by leading choreographers, and pioneered in Asia to reimagine the possibilities of contemporary dance through innovative collaborations. Representing Hong Kong in over 270 overseas performances at the world\u2019s foremost dance stages and festivals, CCDC is regarded as \u2018the artistic soul of contemporary Hong Kong\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>City Contemporary Dance Company is financially supported by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Media Enquiry<\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 185px;\" width=\"488\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"341\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Stephanie Mak<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Marketing and Development Manager<\/p>\n<p>Tel\uff1a3170 9924 \/ 9430 2263<\/p>\n<p>Fax\uff1a2351 4199<\/p>\n<p>Email\uff1a<a href=\"mailto:stephanie@ccdc.com.hk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #8d9d6e;\">stephanie@ccdc.com.hk<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"303\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Thalia Wong<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Assistant Marketing and Development Manager<\/p>\n<p>Tel\uff1a3170 9988 \/ 6279 4928<\/p>\n<p>Fax\uff1a2351 4199<\/p>\n<p>Email\uff1a<a href=\"mailto:ronnie@ccdc.com.hk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #8d9d6e;\">thalia@ccdc.com.hk<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row enable_arrows_animation=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;36465&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text](Hong Kong, 13th June 2023) As the season-opening programme Travel of Soul Time AFTER Time &amp; Echo in the Mirror winds to a close, City Contemporary Dance Company (CCDC) is kicking off the second highlight of the Season \u201cIt\u2019s Summer!\u201d, titled\u00a0When a Poo Woos. This dance theatre piece for families is led by CCDC Artistic Director Yuri Ng and marks the first collaboration of the company with Chun Tian Hua Hua. It is the perfect choice this summer for families to experience an\u00a0exciting and adventurous dance journey filled with childlike wonder. As one of the programmes of\u00a0\u2018International Arts Carnival 2023\u2019, organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department,\u00a0When a Poo Woos\u00a0will be performed at\u00a0the Auditorium of Sha Tin Town Hall from 11 to 13 August 2023.\u00a0Tickets are now available at URBTIX, while family packages can be purchased exclusively on Klook. The story of\u00a0The Excreman, a picture book by Chun Tian Hua Hua, was originally created by renowned artists Brian Tse and Alice Mak. It follows Excreman who is deemed worthless, as he chases after his dream seeking personal value and meaning. After being featured on\u00a0Yellow Bus, a children\u2019s publication, the story became widely known among adults and children, and was even adapted into musical works and showcased in exhibitions. In this unprecedented rendition of a popular character through contemporary dance, Choreographer and Director Yuri Ng will be crafting this performance with nearly 40 dance artists from CCDC, members of the CCDC Dance Centre \u2018Dance Training and Performance Practice Programme\u2019, as well as primary and secondary school students of \u2018CCDC Junior\u2019. By incorporating\u00a0ingenious stage designs, costume, and dazzling animation projection, daily life and objects familiar to children will be transformed into adorable theatrical scenes. 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Join Excreman this summer on a theatrical quest in \u201cpoo\u201d-suit of his dream - CCDC\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"[vc_row enable_arrows_animation=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;36465&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text](Hong Kong, 13th June 2023) As the season-opening programme Travel of Soul Time AFTER Time &amp; Echo in the Mirror winds to a close, City Contemporary Dance Company (CCDC) is kicking off the second highlight of the Season \u201cIt\u2019s Summer!\u201d, titled\u00a0When a Poo Woos. This dance theatre piece for families is led by CCDC Artistic Director Yuri Ng and marks the first collaboration of the company with Chun Tian Hua Hua. It is the perfect choice this summer for families to experience an\u00a0exciting and adventurous dance journey filled with childlike wonder. As one of the programmes of\u00a0\u2018International Arts Carnival 2023\u2019, organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department,\u00a0When a Poo Woos\u00a0will be performed at\u00a0the Auditorium of Sha Tin Town Hall from 11 to 13 August 2023.\u00a0Tickets are now available at URBTIX, while family packages can be purchased exclusively on Klook. The story of\u00a0The Excreman, a picture book by Chun Tian Hua Hua, was originally created by renowned artists Brian Tse and Alice Mak. It follows Excreman who is deemed worthless, as he chases after his dream seeking personal value and meaning. After being featured on\u00a0Yellow Bus, a children\u2019s publication, the story became widely known among adults and children, and was even adapted into musical works and showcased in exhibitions. In this unprecedented rendition of a popular character through contemporary dance, Choreographer and Director Yuri Ng will be crafting this performance with nearly 40 dance artists from CCDC, members of the CCDC Dance Centre \u2018Dance Training and Performance Practice Programme\u2019, as well as primary and secondary school students of \u2018CCDC Junior\u2019. By incorporating\u00a0ingenious stage designs, costume, and dazzling animation projection, daily life and objects familiar to children will be transformed into adorable theatrical scenes. 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