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Awarded six Tony Awards including Best Play, Red is a powerful drama exploring the conflict between art and commerce. The story revolves around the renowned 20th-century New York painter Mark Rothko, who accepts a commission to create a series of murals for the Four Seasons restaurant. His young assistant, Ken, repeatedly challenges Rothko's motives, questioning whether the work is a commercial sell-out or a true artistic creation. The play delves into the entanglement of red and black, the struggle between art and business, the clash of youth and age, and the meaning of existence and death.
This acclaimed Cantonese adaptation by the Hong Kong Repertory Theatre, which premiered to great acclaim, comes to Macau. Featuring stellar performances by Ko Hon-man and Yau Ting-fai under the direction of Fung Wai-hang, the production offers a profound insight into the world of a great artist and the value of art and life.
"Fortunate to have encountered such an accessible yet profound theatrical work. Understanding Red leads to a comprehension of true 'tolerance,' nurtured within a grand realm of life." – Shum Wai-chung, Hong Kong资深劇評人
"...Fascinating and consistently prompts reflection on the fundamental concepts of art... John Logan's original work deserves primary credit, and Fung Wai-hang's direction is also indispensable." – Cheung Ping-kuen, Hong Kong资深劇評人
"As long as we have contemplated life and strived for truth, goodness, beauty, and ideals, even without understanding painting, we will understand this play!" – Chan Kim-kuen, Artistic Director of the Hong Kong Repertory Theatre
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