Demolition by Polytoxic. Photographer Joel Devereux.
RE/PLAY
AVAILABLE FROM JAN 20 | ONLINE AUDIO PLAY
THE CULTCH’S RE/PLAY: DIGITAL PLAYGROUND AND THEATRE PASSE MURAILLE PRESENT
The Cultch’s RE/PLAY: Digital Playground and Theatre Passe Muraille Present
THE YEAR OF THE CELLO
by Marjorie Chan & Njo Kong Kie
A Theatre Passe Muraille and Music Picnic Co-Production
RE/PLAY Features
“The Cello, relentless, eternal, infinite in its beauty. I want to drown in its sound”
Adapted from the world premiere stage production, this audio work has been created with binaural sound to give a surround listening experience of the play. Wen and her friend Li-An are forever changed by their encounter with the Cellist, whose music unlocks all that was left unspoken. Co-created by Marjorie Chan and Njo Kong Kie, The Year of the Cello is told poetically, alongside cello music culminating in a lament for loves lost, and a Hong Kong that once was.
We recommend listening with high-quality headphones, in a quiet place, or maybe even by the water.
- Content Warnings: Implications of abuse and suicide, descriptions of disease.
Attention screen reader users:
Our screen reader usability on our ticketing site is in the works. In the meantime please call our box office at 604-251-1363 and one of our box office attendants will be happy to help you book your tickets!
SUBSCRIBE & SAVE!
Subscribe and receive free and unlimited access to our RE/PLAY Digital Programming!
Showtimes & Dates
Available starting in January 2023
Box office info
1895 Venables St.
604-251-1363
[email protected]
Mon to Fri: 12–6PM, Sat 12-4
and 1 hour prior to all performances
Cultch Connects
Our Cultch Connects program provides free tickets for families, community groups, artists, and others who might not be able to otherwise experience our shows. If you would like to learn more about how to access Cultch Connects tickets, please reach out to [email protected].
Music Program
Prelude, Cello Suite No. 2 in D minor — Composed by J.S. Bach, for unaccompanied cello, 1717 – 1723
Prelude, Cello Suite No. 1 in G major — Composed by J.S. Bach, for unaccompanied cello, 1717 – 1723
Sarabande, Cello Suite No. 5 in C minor — Composed by J.S. Bach, for unaccompanied cello, 1717 – 1723
Rain — Composed by Njo Kong Kie for solo cello, 2015 – 2022
The Year of the Cello — Composed by Njo Kong Kie for solo cello, 2015 – 2022
COMPANY CREDITS
Co-Creators
Marjorie Chan
Njo Kong Kie
Writer & Director
Marjorie Chan
Composer, Sound Designer & Musical Director
Njo Kong Kie
Sound Engineer
Ben Ewing
Dramaturg
Matt McGeachy
Additional Dramaturgy
Indrit Kasapi & Karthy Chin
Accessibility Consultants
Vivian Chong & Jess Watkin
Cast
Rong Fu | Wen
Bryan Holt | The Cellist
RAVE REVIEWS for THE YEAR OF THE CELLO by Marjorie Chan & Njo Kong Kie
Production photography by Dahlia Katz
Photo of Marjorie Chan & Njo Kong Kie by Knowgood Studio
Image Collages by Emily Jung
Original Production Design by Echo Zhou
explore Re/Play
RE/PLAY is a showcase of the digital collaborations between The Cultch and its partners from across Canada and around the world.
SEE MORE from THE CULTCH
Subscribe to our Winter/ Spring 2023 Season!
Subscribe and save up to 30%! Get the best seats at the best prices, discounts on additional tickets, unlimited access to our RE/PLAY Digital Programming, and more perks.
