BurtonLeung

Biography

Burton Leung is a freelance arts practitioner. From a young age, he has been passionate about the stage, singing, dancing, and creating. He is skilled in jazz dance, piano, drums, and figure skating, and holds an RSL Level 8 Certificate in Popular Music Vocals. A 2017 graduate of the Department of Journalism and Communication at HKSYU, he has worked as a resident singer, dancer and choreographer.

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Key visual for Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'History Play' (曲解莎劇). The image features actor Burton Leung in the role of Rizzly (Earl of Southampton), posing with a stoic expression. He wears a striking black ruff collar and intricate Elizabethan-inspired black costume, accented by bold, high-fashion stage makeup with dramatic red eye shading and lips. He is framed against a dark, textured background as white and red rose petals drift around him, capturing the avant-garde aesthetic of this Hong Kong stage production. History Play key visual.

Script / Playwright of the Year

History Play

30/10/2025 至 2/11/2025

History Play Rehearsed Reading is a bold devised work reimagining Shakespeare’s Richard II through a genre-defying mix of rap, metal, and Cantonese opera.

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Images featuring Burton Leung

In this scene from Rooftop Productions' contemporary Hong Kong play 'History Play' (曲解莎劇), Burton Leung, playing Rizzly (Earl of Southampton), shares an intimate and dramatic kiss with his scene partner on a dimly lit stage. The silhouette of the performers is highlighted by dramatic blue stage lighting, with surtitles in both Chinese and English projected on the screen behind them, enhancing the emotional tension of this theatre performance. As the scene unfolds, the performers deliver the lines: 'She lov'th another better than me, and yet she will say no.'

Burton Leung as Rizzly captures a moment of emotional betrayal in History Play, declaring, 'She lov'th another better than me, and yet she will say no.'

Burton Leung as Rizzly shares a poignant moment of camaraderie in this scene from 'History Play', embodying the sentiment, 'And we’ll be friends forever.'

Burton Leung, playing the role of Rizzly (Earl of Southampton), stands on stage in a spotlight during a performance of Rooftop Productions' (天台製作) contemporary theatre piece, 'History Play' (《曲解莎劇》). He is wearing a dark sweater and a moon pendant necklace, gesturing with both hands as he delivers his lines with an expressive, joyful smile. Behind him, the English lyrics 'And after lots of poems, after I get to know him' are projected on a dark screen. Burton Leung says, 'And after lots of poems, after I get to know him.'

Burton Leung as Rizzly reflects on his journey in 'History Play': 'And after lots of poems, after I get to know him.'

In a rehearsal for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'History Play' (《曲解莎劇》) by Rooftop Productions (天台製作), actor Burton Leung, portraying Rizzly (Earl of Southampton), stands center stage under warm theatre lighting. He wears a fuzzy black sweater and holds a script, his expression one of wide-eyed, comical surprise or dramatic realization as he faces another performer. 'Rizzly'

Burton Leung captures the dramatic realization of Rizzly during a rehearsal for History Play. 'Rizzly'

Key visual for Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'History Play' (曲解莎劇). The image features actor Burton Leung in the role of Rizzly (Earl of Southampton), posing with a stoic expression. He wears a striking black ruff collar and intricate Elizabethan-inspired black costume, accented by bold, high-fashion stage makeup with dramatic red eye shading and lips. He is framed against a dark, textured background as white and red rose petals drift around him, capturing the avant-garde aesthetic of this Hong Kong stage production. History Play key visual.

Burton Leung embodies the enigmatic Rizzly in this key visual for Rooftop Productions' History Play.

A studio portrait of actor Burton Leung for the Rooftop Productions contemporary Hong Kong theatre play, 'History Play' (《曲解莎劇》). Leung is centered, wearing a dramatic black Elizabethan-style ruffled collar and a dark, ornate costume. He has vibrant, swept-back red hair and gazes directly at the camera with an intense, contemplative expression. The background is a moody, dark grey texture filled with floating red and white rose petals, creating a theatrical and romantic atmosphere. Burton Leung as Rizzly (Earl of Southampton).

Burton Leung captures the intense gaze of Rizzly (Earl of Southampton) in our production of History Play.

Promotional poster for the Rooftop Productions (天台製作) rehearsed reading titled 'History Play' (《曲解莎劇》). The central image features a performer with striking, stylized stage makeup, wearing a black Elizabethan-inspired ruff and dark period costume, set against a backdrop of falling red flower petals. The aesthetic blends classical drama with contemporary Hong Kong theatre sensibilities. History Play leaflet front.

Burton Leung as the Earl of Southampton in the official leaflet for the rehearsed reading of History Play.

Promotional poster for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'History Play' by Rooftop Productions. The image features a striking close-up of a performer wearing traditional Chinese opera-style makeup, set against a dark, dramatic background accented by falling red rose petals, symbolising the fusion of Shakespearean drama and Cantonese performance art. History Play poster.

Burton Leung stars as Rizzly in this striking poster for Rooftop Productions' History Play, a contemporary exploration of Shakespearean drama.

Promotional video thumbnail for the Rooftop Productions contemporary theatre piece 'History Play' (《曲解莎劇》), featuring a widescreen cinematic shot of a stage performance. In a dimly lit, atmospheric studio space with warm theatrical spotlights, a male and female actor perform an expressive, dramatic movement sequence. The male actor gestures with one hand while holding a script, his face set in a focused expression, while the female actor moves gracefully beside him. In the background, other ensemble members are seated, with one musician playing a guzheng, highlighting the integration of traditional and modern performing arts. The large, bold white text '曲解莎劇' (History Play) is centered on the backdrop.

Promotional video thumbnail for Rooftop Productions' theatre piece 'History Play' (曲解莎劇), featuring a vertical mobile frame. A performer stands centered against a dark, textured background, wearing a black Elizabethan-style ruff and a skullcap, with striking red makeup around their eyes and lips reminiscent of traditional Chinese opera. Petals float softly through the air, creating a moody, dramatic aesthetic common in contemporary Hong Kong stage performances.

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