Matthew Cheng’s celebrated masterpiece
An encounter that begins with a "quick peek"
Stay-at-home husband Chan Chi Yung and housewife Wang Xia meet at a chance encounter outside a kindergarten. Every day they enjoy casual chats, and a faintly discernible yet ambiguous relationship develops. The world of married couples does not always feature high drama. Snippets of daily life that appear normal and cordial may harbour heinous undercurrents. Will a sparrow that accidentally falls on the ground stay entrapped in its relationship? Or would it embark on an escapade?
Ambiguous premiered in 2021 to tremendous acclaim, garnering Best Play at the 30th Hong Kong Drama Awards and winning for Cheng Best Playwright at the 2023 Shanghai One Drama Awards. With the launch of “HKRep on Screen” last year, Ambiguous was among the selected productions shown in cinemas not only in Hong Kong but also in Beijing, Guilin and Shenzhen, winning much praise. Delighted at our audience’s enthusiasm, we present this re-run to satisfy theatre fans’ expectations.
An encounter that begins with a "quick peek"
Stay-at-home husband Chan Chi Yung and housewife Wang Xia meet at a chance encounter outside a kindergarten. Every day they enjoy casual chats, and a faintly discernible yet ambiguous relationship develops. The world of married couples does not always feature high drama. Snippets of daily life that appear normal and cordial may harbour heinous undercurrents. Will a sparrow that accidentally falls on the ground stay entrapped in its relationship? Or would it embark on an escapade?
Ambiguous premiered in 2021 to tremendous acclaim, garnering Best Play at the 30th Hong Kong Drama Awards and winning for Cheng Best Playwright at the 2023 Shanghai One Drama Awards. With the launch of “HKRep on Screen” last year, Ambiguous was among the selected productions shown in cinemas not only in Hong Kong but also in Beijing, Guilin and Shenzhen, winning much praise. Delighted at our audience’s enthusiasm, we present this re-run to satisfy theatre fans’ expectations.
“A meticulous script, a meticulous director with meticulous actors… emotions run deep but are contained; although restrained, tiny clues are left along the way. Feelings and intentions are finely etched in performance.”
– Leung Tze, IATC (HK)
Awards
The 30th Hong Kong Drama Awards
※Best Original Script – Matthew Cheng
※Outstanding Production of the Year
※Nominee of Best Actor (Tragedy/Drama) – Lau Shau Ching
※Nominee of Best Actress (Tragedy/Drama) – Yiyi Zhao
※Nominee of Best Supporting Actor (Tragedy/Drama) – Chow Wai Keung
2023 Shanghai One Drama Awards
※Best Playwright of the Year – Matthew Cheng
※Nomination of Best Fringe Theatre Production of the Year
– Leung Tze, IATC (HK)
Awards
The 30th Hong Kong Drama Awards
※Best Original Script – Matthew Cheng
※Outstanding Production of the Year
※Nominee of Best Actor (Tragedy/Drama) – Lau Shau Ching
※Nominee of Best Actress (Tragedy/Drama) – Yiyi Zhao
※Nominee of Best Supporting Actor (Tragedy/Drama) – Chow Wai Keung
2023 Shanghai One Drama Awards
※Best Playwright of the Year – Matthew Cheng
※Nomination of Best Fringe Theatre Production of the Year
Title Sponsor of Hong Kong and Mainland China Tour
Performance Date & Venue
- Hong Kong City Hall Theatre
- 7:45pm 13-14, 16, 18-19, 20△-21.9.2024
2:45pm 14-15, 21-22.9.2024 - $380 / $280 / $200
- △20.9.2024 Shun Hing Group Exclusive Performance. Tickets not for public sales.
- Presented in Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles
- This programme contains smoking scene
- This programme will make its Mainland China tour in October 2024
Ticketing Info
Early Bird Discounts
Early Bird Booking Tickets available at POPTICKET from 27.3-8.4.2024 , up to 30% discount!
(applicable to Lumination of the Forgotten, After Life, Panasonic proudly sponsors Ambiguous, Scapin in Jiānghú, Chap. 2024, Black Box Productions – The Spoon and Text Testing Zone Productions – Vacant Possession, Stay with the Flow)
For HKRep Pals Members
For non-HKRep Pals Members
Early Bird Discounts only applicable to regular priced tickets.
(applicable to Lumination of the Forgotten, After Life, Panasonic proudly sponsors Ambiguous, Scapin in Jiānghú, Chap. 2024, Black Box Productions – The Spoon and Text Testing Zone Productions – Vacant Possession, Stay with the Flow)
For HKRep Pals Members
- Purchase 1-2 programme: 20% discount
- Purchase 3-4 programmes: 25% discount
- Purchase 5-7 programmes: 30% discount
For non-HKRep Pals Members
- Purchase 3-4 programmes: 15% discount
- Purchase 5-7 programmes: 25% discount
Early Bird Discounts only applicable to regular priced tickets.
Other Ticket Discounts
50% discount for
- Full-time Students (limited offer)
- Senior Citizens aged 60 or above (limited offer)
- People with disabilities & the minder. For purchase of each concessionary ticket for people with disabilities, the customer can purchase one ticket of same concession for a minder.
Early Bird Booking Tickets available at POPTICKET from 27.3-8.4.2024
Internet Booking: www.popticket.hk
Ticketing Enquiries: ask@popticket.hk
Box Office Commencement available at URBTIX from 1.8.2024
Telephone Booking: 3166 1288
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Ticketing Enquiries: 3166 1100
Programme Enquiries: 3103 5900
Yiyi Zhao's outfits by Charlotte Ng Studio
Cast & Production Team
Playwright | Matthew Cheng |
Director | Fong Chun Kit |
Cast | Lau Shau Ching Yiyi Zhao Mercy Wong Chow Wai Keung |