{"id":40011,"date":"2024-01-15T15:47:29","date_gmt":"2024-01-15T07:47:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/?p=40011"},"modified":"2024-01-17T18:03:05","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T10:03:05","slug":"living-up-to-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/en\/2024\/01\/15\/living-up-to-death\/","title":{"rendered":"Experimental Dance Theatre &#8211; &#8220;Living Up\/\u564f to Death&#8221;  Blending Dance, Text, Electronic Music, Installations and Videos to Navigate the Notions of Separation Shows up to the Weekend   Learn to say goodbye"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row enable_arrows_animation=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;39487&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text](Hong Kong, 15 January 2024) City Contemporary Dance Company (CCDC) concludes its \u2018It\u2019s Summer!\u2019 dance season with the premiere of<em> Living Up\/<\/em><em>\u564f<\/em><em> to Death<\/em> last week. Led by interdisciplinary theatre director\/ choreographer Ivanhoe Lam, the experimental dance theatre piece devised by a diverse and talented creative team delves into profound themes of life and death. The programme is now running up to 21 Jan 2024 (Sun) at <u>The Box, Freespace, West Kowloon Cultural District, with tickets available at CCDC website and URBTIX.<\/u><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Living in the Moment: Experiencing Rebirth in the Theatre<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Living Up\/<\/em><em>\u564f<\/em><em> to Death<\/em>, choreographed and directed by Ivanhoe Lam, endeavors to bridge the realms of dance and life through the creative team\u2019s collaboration with the &#8216;Silent Teachers&#8217; Body Donation Program, alongside archive research. Central to the conception of the work, Lam suggests \u201cLeaving is merely another beginning\u201d. In view of the universal yet personal finality of life, he emphasizes the significance of how the living honor and continue the legacies of their predecessors. Despite its partial title reference to \u2018death\u2019, Lam aspires for the audience to experience from the experimental theatre a transformed perspective on separation and existence, encouraging viewers to seek new meanings and answers within the concept of \u2018living\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>The 90-minute performance blends dance, installations, text, live videos and electronic music into an immersive experience for the audience. The multidisciplinary production features Dance Artists not only performing contemporary dances, but also presenting a series of spectacular and unconventional performances, weaving multiple narratives within the same space. Lam notes, &#8220;Everyone has different experiences and ways of dealing with and facing life, which represents a contemporary view of all beings.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In redefining the viewing experience, the creative team has turned the theatre space into a &#8216;laboratory&#8217;. Each audience member becomes a \u2018laboratory technician\u2019, free to observe and wander through different areas, and to select their viewing distance based on personal psychological comfort or preference, thus engaging in a thought experiment. Inside The Box, both the body and the mind are granted infinite possibilities. The audience is invited to envision their future life journey,\u00a0 experiencing a sense of rebirth akin to emerging from a cocoon. Living Up\/\u564f to Death is crafted to create unique stories for each individual, underscoring the power of life.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Revolutionary Front and Back Stage Ensemble in the Meticulously Designed The Big Box Space<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Following<em> Living up to Her<\/em> in 2020, Ivanhoe Lam furthers the \u2018Living Up\u2019 theme with new theatrical directions. In this latest creative work, he reunites with playwright Santayana Li and teams up with esteemed talents. Among them are Golden Melody Award winner hirsk for original music, acclaimed Stylist Kary Kwok for image design, set designer Jan Wong, video designer Dan Fong and director of cinematography Ziv Chun. The creative team reimagined The Box performance space and designed an unorthodox laboratory through installations and design, engaging in real-time interaction and exchange with the audience.<\/p>\n<p>In a historic first for its 44-year history, CCDC has assembled an exceptional performance team, uniting its Artistic Director, Artist in Residence, Company Dramaturg and all Dance Artists. This striking ensemble exemplifies the allure of contemporary dance, embodying the transformative nature of life through their dynamic dance vernacular and unique physicality. The lineup is unparalleled: Artistic Director Yuri Ng and Company Dramaturg Melissa Leung, returning after many years, join forces with Artist in Residence Qiao Yang, a dedicated full-time dancer with the company for over 27 years, along with a range of veteran and young dancers. The diverse, intergenerational cast is set to deliver unexpected delights and awe-inspiring moments for the audience in the theatre.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Performance Details<\/strong><\/p>\n<table width=\"601\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"127\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Date &amp; Time<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"474\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">15, 18-20.1.2024 (Mon, Thu-Sat) 8pm<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">20-21.1.2024 (Sat-Sun) 3pm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"127\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Venue<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"474\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Box, Freespace, West Kowloon Cultural District<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"127\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ticketing<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"474\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">$320<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"127\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Details<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"474\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qrs.ly\/88ffvtb\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\">https:\/\/qrs.ly\/88ffvtb<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"127\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Book Now<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"474\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">CCDC website:<\/span><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><a style=\"color: #808000;\" href=\"https:\/\/qrs.ly\/3zffvtq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> https:\/\/qrs.ly\/3zffvtq<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">URBTIX: <\/span><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><a style=\"color: #808000;\" href=\"https:\/\/qrs.ly\/w7ffvu1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/qrs.ly\/w7ffvu1<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"127\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Media Resources<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"474\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><a style=\"color: #808000;\" href=\"https:\/\/qrs.ly\/mzffvux\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/qrs.ly\/mzffvux<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Main Creative Team<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Choreography and Direction: Ivanhoe LAM<\/p>\n<p>Music: hirsk (aka Khris NUNG)<\/p>\n<p>Creative Text: Santayana LI<\/p>\n<p>Dramaturgy: Alysa LEUNG<\/p>\n<p>Video Design: Dan FONG^<\/p>\n<p>Cinematography: Ziv CHUN<\/p>\n<p>Set Design: Jan WONG<\/p>\n<p>Image Design: Kary KWOK<\/p>\n<p>Sound Design: Candog HA<\/p>\n<p>Lighting Design: Lawmanway<\/p>\n<p>Assistant Choreography: LIM Wei-wei<\/p>\n<p>Rehearsal Mistress: Shirley LOK<\/p>\n<p>Creation and Performance: Suyi HON, Felix KE, Eric KWONG,\u00a0 Melissa LEUNG, Genie LOK*, Yuri NG, QIAO Yang, SHUM Pui-yung, Ninia WANG, Brian YAM, Skye YAO, Simpson YAU, Tally ZHUANG<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>* The \u2018Dance Artistic Internship Scheme\u2019 is supported by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council<\/p>\n<p>^ With support and kind permission of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<strong>About the Main Creative Team<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;40021&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221;][vc_column_text]Choreographer &amp; Direction:<\/p>\n<p>Ivanhoe LAM[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Ivanhoe Chun-ho Lam, a choreographer and multi-disciplinary theatre-maker. He received a diploma in Drama and Dance (Contemporary Dance) from The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Choreography from Codarts Rotterdam. In 2015, he took part in a three-month artist residency at the Zurich University of the Arts. His recent own productions include <em>Report ii &#8211; the illegal i<\/em> by New Vision Arts Festival (2021),<em> Living up to HER<\/em> by Jockey Club New Arts Power (2019), <em>Report i &#8211; Which I am I <\/em>by Jockey Club New Arts Power (2018) and <em>Pretext Quartet<\/em> by New Vision Festival (2016). <em>Even<\/em><em>\uff0e<\/em><em>Odd<\/em> by Hong Kong Arts Festival (2014).<\/p>\n<p>His work spans stage direction, choreography and movement design. He collaborated with Freespace x HKRep, New Vision Festival 2023, Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, Passoverdance, Lautten Compagney Berlin x SingFest, Cartier x K11 MUSEA, Hong Kong Repertory Theatre, Leon Ko x Hong Kong Sinfonietta, Chan Fai-young x Women\u2019s Choir, Edward Lam Dance Theatre, Yat Po Singers, Prudence Liew etc. His works have toured Berlin, Erfurt, Shanghai, Dusseldorf, Zurich, Guangzhou, Beijing, Rotterdam and Amsterdam.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;40030&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221;][vc_column_text]Music:<\/p>\n<p>hirsk (aka Khris NUNG)[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]hirsk is a Hong Kong-born producer-artist obsessed with sonic explorations, and an alumnus of Berklee College of Music. An artist who defies conventions, hirsk seamlessly melds the sampling of Hong Kong\u2019s \u201csoundscape\u201d with his abstract post-genre style, creating a unique sound that resonates deeply with listeners in Hong Kong and beyond. He has been invited to perform at festivals including Pop Kultur Berlin, Munich\u2019s Frameworks Festival, and Shanghai\u2019s Strawberry Music Festival, telling stories about culture through sounds. His ground-breaking debut album noista\/gia secured him the coveted honor of \u2018Best Instrumental Album Producer\u2019 at the 32nd Golden Melody Awards (GMA) in Taiwan. Two years later, he was recruited into the judging panel for the 34th GMA. He currently continues to oscillate between \u201ccommercial-oriented\u201d and \u201cart-oriented\u201d projects, seeking to break creative boundaries.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;40027&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221;][vc_column_text]Creative Text:<\/p>\n<p>Santayana LI[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Santayana Li, Hong Kong actress and playwright. In 2018, Li collaborated with Theatre du poulet to tour <em>The Extinction of Hong Kongers<\/em> throughout east Canada, which has received the \u2018Emerging Artist Award\u2019 from SummerWorks Performance Festival 2018 in Toronto. Li\u2019s first written play, <em>Journey to Home<\/em>, was chosen and premiered in the 40th Hong Kong Arts Festival and credited as \u201cthe most memorable local original script 2012\u201d by South China Morning Post. Li\u2019s recently written play <em>A+a<\/em>, a TV series about adult autism, produced by Radio Television Hong Kong. <em>Report i: Which I am I<\/em>, directed by Ivanhoe Lam, premiered in a cultural heritage centre Tai Kwun. <em>Living up to HER<\/em> in \u201cThreading through time\u201d was produced by New Arts Power x The Mills. In November 2020, The void was produced by Hong Kong Repertory Theatre.<em> Report ii: the illegal i<\/em> was produced by New Vision Arts Festival 2021, directed by Ivanhoe Lam. In recent years, Li was invited as an Assistant Director in On &amp; On Theatre workshop <em>Tit Hong Lane<\/em> and Co-Director in King Yeung Wu\u2019s new play <em>Hongkongshima<\/em>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Research Partner<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-39449\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CUHKBD-logo_BK-300x101.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"113\" height=\"38\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CUHKBD-logo_BK-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CUHKBD-logo_BK-600x202.png 600w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CUHKBD-logo_BK.png 693w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 113px) 100vw, 113px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Performance Costume Sponsor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-39705\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/VW_Logo-300x186.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"111\" height=\"69\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/VW_Logo-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/VW_Logo.png 536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 111px) 100vw, 111px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Media Partner<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-39497\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/b-logo-03@4x-300x181.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"133\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/b-logo-03@4x-300x181.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/b-logo-03@4x-1024x616.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/b-logo-03@4x-768x462.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/b-logo-03@4x-1536x925.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/b-logo-03@4x-600x361.png 600w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/b-logo-03@4x.png 1668w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 133px) 100vw, 133px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Performance Make-up Sponsor<\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-39882\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/GFC-makeup-team-Black-word-01-300x119.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"122\" height=\"48\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/GFC-makeup-team-Black-word-01-300x119.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/GFC-makeup-team-Black-word-01-1024x408.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/GFC-makeup-team-Black-word-01-768x306.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/GFC-makeup-team-Black-word-01-1536x611.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/GFC-makeup-team-Black-word-01-600x239.png 600w, https:\/\/www.ccdc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/GFC-makeup-team-Black-word-01.png 1862w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 122px) 100vw, 122px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner][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>City Contemporary Dance Company is financially supported by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Media Enquiry<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<table width=\"600\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"300\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Stephanie Mak<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Senior Marketing and Development Manager<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tel: 3170 9924 \/ 9430 2263<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Fax: 2351 4199<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Email: stephanie@ccdc.com.hk<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"300\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Kathy Lin<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Marketing and Development Coordinator<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tel: 3170 9922\/ 6670 0498<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Fax: 2351 4199<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Email: kathy@ccdc.com.hk<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][\/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;39487&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text](Hong Kong, 15 January 2024) City Contemporary Dance Company (CCDC) concludes its \u2018It\u2019s Summer!\u2019 dance season with the premiere of Living Up\/\u564f to Death last week. Led by interdisciplinary theatre director\/ choreographer Ivanhoe Lam, the experimental dance theatre piece devised by a diverse and talented creative team delves into profound themes of life and death. The programme is now running up to 21 Jan 2024 (Sun) at The Box, Freespace, West Kowloon Cultural District, with tickets available at CCDC website and URBTIX. &nbsp; Living in the Moment: Experiencing Rebirth in the Theatre Living Up\/\u564f to Death, choreographed and directed by Ivanhoe Lam, endeavors to bridge the realms of dance and life through the creative team\u2019s collaboration with the &#8216;Silent Teachers&#8217; Body Donation Program, alongside archive research. Central to the conception of the work, Lam suggests \u201cLeaving is merely another beginning\u201d. In view of the universal yet personal finality of life, he emphasizes the significance of how the living honor and continue the legacies of their predecessors. Despite its partial title reference to \u2018death\u2019, Lam aspires for the audience to experience from the experimental theatre a transformed perspective on separation and existence, encouraging viewers to seek new meanings and answers within the concept of \u2018living\u2019. The 90-minute performance blends dance, installations, text, live videos and electronic music into an immersive experience for the audience. The multidisciplinary production features Dance Artists not only performing contemporary dances, but also presenting a series of spectacular and unconventional performances, weaving multiple narratives within the same space. Lam notes, &#8220;Everyone has different experiences and ways of dealing with and facing life, which represents a contemporary view of all beings.&#8221; In redefining the viewing experience, the creative team has turned the theatre space into a &#8216;laboratory&#8217;. 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Led by interdisciplinary theatre director\/ choreographer Ivanhoe Lam, the experimental dance theatre piece devised by a diverse and talented creative team delves into profound themes of life and death. The programme is now running up to 21 Jan 2024 (Sun) at The Box, Freespace, West Kowloon Cultural District, with tickets available at CCDC website and URBTIX. &nbsp; Living in the Moment: Experiencing Rebirth in the Theatre Living Up\/\u564f to Death, choreographed and directed by Ivanhoe Lam, endeavors to bridge the realms of dance and life through the creative team\u2019s collaboration with the &#8216;Silent Teachers&#8217; Body Donation Program, alongside archive research. Central to the conception of the work, Lam suggests \u201cLeaving is merely another beginning\u201d. In view of the universal yet personal finality of life, he emphasizes the significance of how the living honor and continue the legacies of their predecessors. Despite its partial title reference to \u2018death\u2019, Lam aspires for the audience to experience from the experimental theatre a transformed perspective on separation and existence, encouraging viewers to seek new meanings and answers within the concept of \u2018living\u2019. The 90-minute performance blends dance, installations, text, live videos and electronic music into an immersive experience for the audience. The multidisciplinary production features Dance Artists not only performing contemporary dances, but also presenting a series of spectacular and unconventional performances, weaving multiple narratives within the same space. Lam notes, &#8220;Everyone has different experiences and ways of dealing with and facing life, which represents a contemporary view of all beings.&#8221; In redefining the viewing experience, the creative team has turned the theatre space into a &#8216;laboratory&#8217;. 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