In an Alternative Universe, I Don't Want to Live in the UK

15 Sep 2024 (Sun)

Edgeley Community Church

“In an Alternative Universe, I Don’t Want to Live in the UK” is a solo performance written and performed by Hong Kong musician/actress Catherine Li. 🎶Featuring original music and interactive voting sessions, the play invites audiences to journey through her memories of why Hongkongers come to the UK and the process of integrating into life there, alongside her inner struggles. 🗳Get ready to be part of the action as you help shape the story in the protagonist’s parallel universe! 🪐

A combination of actor musicianship, and autobiographical and documentary theatre, this 45-minute solo audience participatory show presents the journey of an unwilling Hongkonger's relocation to the UK, which intersects with wider debates about immigration and political suppression at the geo-political level. With a human face to struggles that are either ignored or narrated by those in power, the performance shows how "artivism" can cut through to audiences in ways conventional protests may not. The show also offers a democratic way for the audience to take a glimpse into possibilities in "other universes" via live voting.

Sponsors
Fishing Village Kitchen
Sam Dim Sam
Caleb
United Stockport Circuit

Supporting organisations
Trafford Hongkongers CIC
Salford Hongkongers CIC
Stockport Hongkongers CIG
Freedom Card
Bonham Tree Aid

Admission
Standard: £8 per head
Concession: £2 per head (2-16 years old, under 2 free to entrance).

All children must accompany with an adult, the show requires parental guidance.
Please note that there is no refund for this event, you may pass your ticket to someone else.

Schedule
1:00-1:30 Registration
1:30-2:30 Refreshments
2:30-3:30 Performance
3:30-4:00 Tidy up