"Yet Love is better than Life"
─ Oscar Wilde
Theatre is like a wondrous playground. The moment you believe, the magic begins.
The nightingale leads an isolated existence, singing songs up in the oak trees, and never really understanding what she is doing or why. On learning of a poor boy desperately seeking to bring happiness to his sick mother, the little bird adventurously takes off in search of a red rose to give to the dying woman. Uncovering more about people and life in this way, the nightingale finds she can bring hope to others. At the same time, she also discovers her true self.
Following The Only Stage's musical adaptation of Oscar Wilde's The Happy Prince, the group's new production transforms the Irish poet and playwright's short story, The Nightingale and the Rose, into another tuneful and poignant encounter. Multi-talented singer, actress, playwright and music director Jarita Wan, described by the South China Morning Post as possessing a "beguiling voice", distinctively synergises object theatre and Cantonese children's songs to spin a meaningful tale of love, wisdom, courage, and selflessness.
Producer
Henry Fong
Playwright, Music Director, Composer, Lyricist, Singing Coach
Jarita Wan
Music Arrangement
Yin Ng
Director
Janwick Lam
Choreographer
Rick Cheung
Cast
Jarita Wan, Henry Fong, Rick Cheung, Wong Hiu-yee, Melody Yuen, Romeo Wong
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- Children under the age of 3 will not be admitted
"Sing and Play like Little Nightingale" Parent-child Workshop
The Only Stage
The Nightingale musical director Jarita Wan teaches children how to sing Cantonese and English refrains while director Janwick Lam explains how to use objects to create a unique tale. A great chance to discover more about singing and storytelling, and for parents and children to perform with each other.
27.7（Sat） 2:30-3:40pm, 4:30-5:40pm
28.7（Sun） 11:30am-12:40pm, 2:30-3:40pm, 4:30-5:40pm
Child $100*
Parent $150#
- Best for ages 4-10 and parents
- Quota per workshop 25 Families^
- In Cantonese
- Please dress casually and wear socks
- Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted
19 Jul, 2019 (Fri) 3pm (Add'l Perf.)
$280, $220, $140*
* Some seats may have a restricted view
19 Jul, 2019 (Fri) 8:00pm
$280, $220, $140*
* Some seats may have a restricted view
20 Jul, 2019 (Sat) 11am
$280, $220, $140*
* Some seats may have a restricted view
20 Jul, 2019 (Sat) 3pm
$280, $220, $140*
* Some seats may have a restricted view
20 Jul, 2019 (Sat) 8pm
$280, $220, $140*
* Some seats may have a restricted view
21 Jul, 2019 (Sun) 11am (Add'l Perf.)
$280, $220, $140*
* Some seats may have a restricted view
21 Jul, 2019 (Sun) 3pm
$280, $220, $140*
* Some seats may have a restricted view
Musical and Object Theatre
Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes without intermission
In Cantonese
Best for ages 6 and above