Day by day in a small town, people are living their dull and mundane lives, but the routine is disrupted one night by an appalling incident: an obedient and shy lad poked six horses blind. This abhorrent madness caused a furore, leading the townspeople to deem the lad’s behaviour devilish and unforgivable. Before the court gives its verdict, the boy is sent to a psychiatrist for treatment. When the doctor finds the young accused to have a nearly religious fascination for horses, the subsequent findings gradually lead everyone to raise questions: what is “normal”? Are routine and the ordinary really normal?
Adapted from Equus, the acclaimed play by British playwright Peter Shaffer, Anamnesis no.: XXXX is produced by the Dirks Theatre, widely known for their exploration of novel performing formats. The play will feature real-time imaging technology to reconstruct the narrative’s time and space, revealing a contemporary and pungent take on this pathological story inspired on a real crime.
Director, Script Translation and Adaptation: Ip Ka Man
Movement Coach: Wu May Bo
Design: Chen Ying Hui, Tou Kuok Hong, Lai Ka Wai, Cheong Kin I and Nicco Sun
Main Cast: Wu May Bo, Wong Keng Ip, Ho Chi Iao, Mok Kuan Chong and Jason Mok
Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, without interval
Performed in Cantonese, without surtitles
Restricted to audiences aged 18 or above (contains adult content and nudity)
Post-show talk on 24 May