The Whispers of Absence

The Whisper of Absence (work-in-progress)

Gordon Wong (Hong Kong)

A Solo Performance of a Microhistory of Immigration Across Three Generations and Four Lands

A child dreams of studying abroad;

A swimmer journeys from north to south.

Brothers quarrel, severing ties;

A young man, holding a red packet, seeks his family name.

Two generations clash over choices,

while an elder quietly awaits others’ search.

Gordon Wong travels to England, documenting the long-hidden family history,

in pursuit of a relative who has never met in his life.

From Chinese traditions, he embarks on an age-old "root-seeking" journey.

Will this solo quest and recorded journey reach the long-desired destination?

Curator, Writer, Director and Performer: Gordon Wong

Lighting and Props Designer: Timothy Tsang

Producer and Promotion: Lam Wai Ting

Instagram: @laputatheatre

Duration: 50 minutes

Performed in Cantonese

Suitable for age 12+

$150