The Blind is an early creation by the famous Nobel Prize-winning playwright Maurice Maeterlinck. This symbolist work is full of pessimism. The story stages on a deserted island, where a secluded hospice houses a group of blind people. One day, led by an aged priest, they set out for the woods to soak up the sunshine. Suddenly, the priest passes away, leaving the blind folk to believe he has stepped away for a little while. Awaiting his return, they are confronted by flocks of ominous birds, inhospitable winds, and endless dark night…
Translated, adapted, and directed by the Academy’s School of Drama lecturer Alex Cheung, this Cantonese drama emphasises on mood, sound and ambiance, reflecting the emotions of the characters and exploring the state of despair and hope.
Playwright: Maurice Maeterlinck
Director/Adaptation: Alex Cheung
Translators: Alex Cheung, Choy Kai-fung
Dramaturg: Roy Szeto
Associate Dramaturg: Joey Hung
Set and Costume Designer: Jonathan Wong
Co-Set Designer: Ruby Yam Wan-yin
Associate Costume Designer: Dominic Yau Man-tat
Lighting Designer: Lam Yiu-chun
Sound Designers: Lin Jin-yao, Allison Fong Tsz-ching
Production Manager: Candace Tse
Cast: Choy Yu-tin, Lui Long-kwan, Wong Hei-tung, Wong Ka-chun, Chung Yik-chun, Ma Hiu-ying, Derek Sit, Tse Ka-hei
All cast members are students of the School of Drama; members of the production team are students of the School of Theatre and Entertainment Arts.
Photos by Kontinues
