LauZone

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Tai Kwun is thrilled to announce the return of LauZone, the delightful multilingual Hong Kong-styled cabaret. After receiving rave reviews in its initial run in Autumn of 2021, LauZone is back for the second season in June for a run of six shows with its original cast, who also wowed viewers with their bold creation of Tri Ka Tsai. Audiences can prepare to be overjoyed by this touching yet light-hearted cabaret that examines the many dialects of Chinese.

A Cantonese slang word for non-Cantonese natives, “Lau Zone,” effectively refers to the past generations of Hong Kongers, many of whom were immigrants to the city. With collective roots and inherited legacy, Rick Lau and Anna Lo shine in the production as they offer audiences showstopping performances; fusing local dialects, colloquial terminology and vibrant song and dance, the cabaret extravaganza sings a tribute to the lives and memories of Hong Kong as a diverse city.

Leaving no audience member in the dark, LauZone (Re-run) swings effortlessly between Chinese and English with surtitles embedded into the show and forming a natural part of the staging in the intimate performing space of JC Cube.

Performances take place nightly at 8pm from 2 to 5 June with additional matinee shows at 2:30pm on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 June.

LauZone has received widespread recognition for its intimate presentation of music and drama that exposes the tales and sentiments of Hong Kong like never before. Reviewers have praised LauZone, for its simple and straightforward delivery, describing it as a lyrical, emotional dialogue with a tinge of intimacy that addresses serious themes like the origins of the Hong Kong people in a pleasant and funny manner.

The production comes from the multi-talented trio of local Cantonese creatives Anna Lo (Co-creator, Composer, Text and Performer), Rick Lau (Co-creator, Text and Performer) and Yuri Ng (Director, Set and Costume Designer).