'Boundless Multimedia' Series: Human Locomotion by Laterna magika (Czech Republic)

The chronophotography and life of the British photographer Eadweard Muybridge

A visual-motion experience of dance and physical theatre

Profound love, painful betrayal and fatal revenge

‘Human Locomotion is far from being an ordinary tale of the life of a person.  It presents instead an extraordinarily captivating theatre, one abounding in metaphors, imagination and multilayered images.’

Czech Television ČT24.cz

Human Locomotion is a mix of contemporary dance, physical theatre and impressive visual art to interpret the photographic works, love relationship and legendary life of the famous British photographer Eadweard Muybridge.  While Muybridge was focusing on photographic research, his wife had an affair with a drama critic.  Muybridge shot and killed his wife’s lover but was acquitted on a verdict of 'justifiable homicide'.  Later, he developed his most famous photographic work which captured a horse running by using multiple cameras which represented the invention of chronophotography.  He also created zoopraxiscope, a pioneering movie projector and thus prefigured the era of film.  Laterna magika has much in common with Muybridge’s work, with connections in movement, photography and film linking the arts group with the versatile photographer.

Partial $220 seats have restricted view

Performed in Czech and English with Chinese and English surtitles

With post-performance talk on 29.9.2017 (Conducted in English)

Recommended for ages 15 and above

The running time of each performance is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes without intermission

The programme contains nudity scenes and adult contents

“Boundless Multimedia” Series: Human Locomotion by Laterna magika (Czech Republic)

Laterna magika is an established multimedia theatre with a history of more than half a century.  It was initially presented at the Brussels World’s Fair (Expo 58) in 1958 and invited to perform worldwide subsequently.  Laterna magika is one of the four artistic companies of the National Theatre in the Czech Republic, and has created more than thirty productions and various experimental projects.  Its unique approach of combining dance, projection, theatre and new media is widely acclaimed.

'Boundless Multimedia' Series: Human Locomotion by Laterna magika (Czech Republic)

DATE

VENUE

PRICE

29.09.2017 (Fri) - 30.09.2017 (Sat)
20:00

01.10.2017 (Sun)
15:00

Theatre, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre

$280, $220

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DATE

29.09.2017 (Fri) - 30.09.2017 (Sat)
20:00

01.10.2017 (Sun)
15:00

VENUE

Theatre, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre

PRICE

$280, $220

BUY NOW

Tickets available from 21 July onwards at all URBTIX outlets, on Internet, by Mobile Ticketing App and Credit Card Telephone Booking.

Half-price tickets available for senior citizens aged 60 and above, people with disabilities and the minder, full-time students and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients (Limited tickets for CSSA recipients available on a first-come-first-served basis).

Group Booking Discount

10% off for each purchase of 4-9 standard tickets; 15% off for 10-19 standard tickets; 20% off for 20 or more standard tickets.

‘Boundless Multimedia’ Series Discount

10% off for each purchase of standard tickets for both Hallo by Zimmermann & de Perrot (Switzerland) and Human Locomotion by Laterna magika (Czech Republic)

Patrons can enjoy only one of the above discount offers.  Please inform the box office staff at the time of purchase.

Internet Booking www.urbtix.hk

Mobile Ticketing App My URBTIX (Andriod & iPhone/iPad versions)

Credit Card Telephone Booking 2111 5999

Ticketing Enquiries 3761 6661

Internet Booking www.urbtix.hk

Mobile Ticketing App My URBTIX (Andriod & iPhone/iPad versions)

Credit Card Telephone Booking 2111 5999

Ticketing Enquiries 3761 6661

Programme Enquires 2268 7323

Audience is strongly advised to arrive punctually.  Latecomers and audiences who leave their seats during the performance will only be admitted to their own seats at a suitable break.

The presenter reserves the right to change the programme and substitute artists.

The programme does not represent the views of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.