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Supported by a National Lottery Project Grant from Arts Council England
PROPHECIES YET TO BE FULFILLED – A TRILOGY
Chan Chu-Hei in Workshop with Ensemble
Playwright Candace Chong Mui-Ngam
Workshop: 21 July – 8 August
London
The Story
A bold new theatrical journey — from Hong Kong to the UK stage​
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This summer, acclaimed Hong Kong director Chan Chu-Hei arrives in London to lead an intensive three-week creative workshop, uniting performers from Hong Kong and those who have recently relocated to the UK.
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Developed from an original concept by award-winning playwright Candace Chong Mui-Ngam, this ambitious new work delves into the often-unspoken stories of migration — stories carried across generations, oceans and shifting identities.
Set against the backdrop of a city steeped in history, Prophecies Yet to be Fulfilled – A Trilogy charts the fractured yet connected paths of a single family through three defining eras — from post-Cultural Revolution China, through the uncertain tides of Hong Kong, to the present-day UK. Each chapter captures the heartbreak and resilience of departure, illuminating the complex relationship between the personal and the political. For those who carry Chinese heritage, migration remains a question both timeless and urgent: is it driven by fate, or called forth by the currents of history?
Structured across dual timelines, the piece uses poetic monologues to move fluidly between past and present, inviting audiences to journey across time and place. While playwright Chong crafts a traditional narrative as a foundation, director Chan devises the production through improvisation with the acting ensemble, expanding and reimagining the text to bring fresh perspectives and open up exciting new creative possibilities.
This workshop marks the start of a significant new theatrical trilogy. Rooted in real stories and shaped by voices across continents, it is a work-in-progress that will develop and mature over the coming years — culminating in its premiere on UK stages.
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Deviser, Director: Chan Chu-Hei
Playwright: Candace Chong Mui-Ngam
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Workshop: 21 July to 8 August
London
Deviser & Director
CHAN CHU-HEI
陳曙曦
​Chan Chu-Hei is an acclaimed theatre director, actor and curator, awarded Hong Kong’s Artist of the Year (Drama) in 2017, and currently Artistic Director of Ima Collab.
His work has reached global stages with growing acclaim. Mila, his chamber opera, was performed in New York and San Francisco and nominated for a Classical: NEXT Innovation Award. Lu-Ting the Merman earned five stars at the Edinburgh Fringe and won the Special Mention from the International Jury at the 12th International Prize “Il Teatro Nudo” in Milan. Most recently, Candide was honoured at both the 2023 Asian Arts Awards and the 15th International Prize “Il Teatro Nudo”.
With multiple Best Director and Actor awards in Hong Kong, Chan crafts innovative productions that transcend cultures and borders, uniting generations through theatre.
Playwright
CANDACE CHONG
莊梅岩
Candace Chong Mui-Ngam is one of Hong Kong’s most awarded and influential playwrights, having won Best Play at the Hong Kong Drama Awards seven times — a rare achievement that marks her as a leading voice in the city’s theatre scene.
Awarded works include French Kiss (2006), Murder in San Jose (2009), and One Last Gift (2023). Recognised by the South China Morning Post as one of Hong Kong’s 25 most inspirational and influential women, Chong received the Best Artist Award (Drama) from the Hong Kong Arts Development Council in 2010.
Supported by the Asian Cultural Council, she undertook a prestigious international residency in New York and is an Honorary Fellow of the IOWA International Writing Program. Her work spans powerful original plays, translations, librettos, and books.