Running this November and December across two unique arts venues in Melbourne’s west, locals can watch an exciting translation of Taiwanese playwright and director Stan Lai’s work, ’I ME SHE HIM’.
Set in Hong Kong in 1999, this Australian premiere season centres on a meeting between Jing, a slick Taiwanese executive, and chief executive More to discuss a merger between their companies. However, just as negotiations are about to begin two strangers unexpectedly arrive, forcing the high rollers to confront a passionate and painful past. Threads of a forgotten history are unravelled by truths that cannot be undone… and a future that is yet to be remembered.
Director Ren Ruidi said the play combines Eastern and Western architectural and social influences.
“The play has a wonderful way of balancing the heaviness of the political subject matter with scenes that are very humorous,” he said.
“This has allowed us to explore the cultural differences in comedic delivery, resulting in a really engaging cross-cultural theatrical experience that’s enjoyable for everyone.”
Bringing together a remarkable team of creatives and a diverse cast of actors from Hong Kong, Taiwan and China to tell this story, ‘I ME SHE HIM’ will run for seven shows at the Bluestone Church Arts Space and the Bowery Theatre from the 22nd of November to the 2nd of December, including a Relaxed and Auslan Interpreted show on Saturday the 25th at 3pm.
The play will hit the Bowery Theatre in St Albans on December 1 and 2, at 7.30pm.
Details: www.witinc.com.au/shows/i-me-she-him.
