SumCheuk-yiu

Biography

Now a freelance actress, Sherrain graduated from School of Drama of The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts in 2023, major in acting.

Dedicated in performance since young age, Sherrain has been a representative of the Hong Kong Children’s Choir and participated in worldwide choral festivals. She has also competed in Open Dance Competitions with excellent achievements.

Her theatre credits include "We Draman Group: Draft My Life - a concept musical" as choreographer; "The Blind 3.0" Tour to Taipei and Guangzhou as actress. At the Academy, she participated in “Moscow… Why?” as an actress and composer, “The Ten Oxen of Ours” as a devising actress and choreographer, "Songs of Innocence And Experience" as a devising actress, songwriter and choral practice leader.

Previous Shows

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An evocative, Van Gogh-inspired illustration for the Rooftop Productions (天台製作) performance, 'Songs of Innocence and Experience'. The artwork features a swirling, textured night sky background in deep blues and purples, framing a conflict between two groups of fantastical characters. On the right, human-like figures with intense expressions and ornate markings advance through white clouds. On the left, grotesque, mythical creatures with sharp features and horns reach out from the shadows, creating a dramatic, surreal tableau typical of contemporary Hong Kong experimental theatre. 'Songs of Innocence and Experience, WestK, illustration'

Best Original Music (Drama)

Scenography of the Year

Outstanding Production of the Year

Songs of Innocence and Experience

27/1/2024 至 4/2/2024

Songs of Innocence and Experience is a vibrant devised work from Rooftop Productions, exploring the tumultuous journey to adulthood in contemporary HK.

Collaborating Actor、Choral Practice Leader、Lyricist、Composer

A dramatic key visual for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Songs of Innocence and Experience' by Rooftop Productions. The image features a close-up, moody portrait of actor Caroline Chan, whose face is partially obscured by her arm. Her dark, textured hair is highlighted with striking streaks of neon green and purple, set against a deep violet, ethereal background with abstract, cloudy light forms. The lighting casts a cinematic, high-contrast glow on her face, emphasizing a sharp, intense gaze. 'Songs of Innocence and Experience' Key Visual.

Songs of Innocence and Experience

20/6/2022 至 24/6/2022

Songs of Innocence and Experience at HKAPA is a poignant devised work exploring the threshold of adulthood, reimagining Milton’s themes of rebellion.

Collaborating Actor、Choral Practice Leader

Gallery

Images featuring Sum Cheuk-yiu

Actor Sum Cheuk-yiu captures the internal tension of her character during the promotional shoot for Rooftop Productions.

A dramatic portrait of actor Sum Cheuk-yiu, who portrays Abdiel in Rooftop Productions' contemporary Hong Kong theatre piece, 'Songs of Innocence and Experience'. Illuminated by a halo-like golden ring light, the performer is enveloped in ethereal swirling smoke, her face captured in a serious, introspective expression with blue-toned shadows. 'Sum Cheuk-yiu, Songs of Innocence and Experience (WestK)'

Sum Cheuk-yiu embodies the introspective essence of Abdiel in this ethereal scene from Rooftop Productions' Songs of Innocence and Experience at WestK.

Three performers—Lee On-sang, Sum Cheuk-yiu, and Lau Ka-ying—share a lighthearted moment during a rehearsal for the Rooftop Productions contemporary theatre piece, 'Songs of Innocence and Experience'. Sum Cheuk-yiu (playing Abdiel) points playfully while laughing, flanked by Lee On-sang (playing Moloch) and Lau Ka-ying (playing Belial), who expresses heartfelt joy with her hands over her chest. The scene captures the collaborative spirit of HK stage performance. Songs of Innocence and Experience Rehearsal.

Lee On-sang, Sum Cheuk-yiu, and Lau Ka-ying share a moment of collaborative discovery during the Songs of Innocence and Experience rehearsals.

In a rehearsal for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Songs of Innocence and Experience', actors Sum Cheuk-yiu (playing Abdiel) and Caroline Chan (playing Satan/Lucifer) stand on stage. Sum wears a blue shawl and Chan a red cloak, both performers holding one hand to their chests while gesturing forward with the other, capturing a dramatic moment of emotional intensity. The backdrop is a simple green-walled studio space typical of a local rehearsal room. 'Songs of Innocence and Experience Rehearsal'

Sum Cheuk-yiu as Abdiel and Caroline Chan as Satan rehearse a moment of high intensity in Songs of Innocence and Experience.

A powerful scene from Rooftop Productions' "Songs of Innocence and Experience," featuring two silhouetted actors, Cheung Cheuk-hang (as Himself / Angel) and Sum Cheuk-yiu (as Herself / Abdiel), performing on a contemporary Hong Kong theatre stage. They stand facing each other, mid-gesture, dramatically backlit against a vibrant, stained-glass-like backdrop with geometric patterns in shades of orange, yellow, and blue. Several other silhouetted figures are seated in the foreground, observing the performance. The dynamic lighting emphasizes the theatrical intensity of the moment, characteristic of modern HK stage productions. Thrones, Dominions, Progeny of Light!

Cheung Cheuk-hang as the Angel and Sum Cheuk-yiu as Abdiel face off in a moment of celestial confrontation. "Thrones, Dominions, Progeny of Light!"

A dynamic wide shot of the contemporary dance-theatre performance 'Songs of Innocence and Experience' at the West Kowloon Cultural District, featuring actors including Sum Cheuk-yiu (Abdiel) moving across a dark stage illuminated by vibrant green, yellow, and blue spotlights. A large digital screen in the background projects close-up footage of the performers, while the stage floor is marked by circular lighting patterns. Sum Cheuk-yiu is captured mid-movement, epitomizing the emotional intensity of this Rooftop Productions show. As the performers express the internal struggle of the narrative, they sing, 'Don't cry out loud, just keep it inside'.

Sum Cheuk-yiu as Abdiel captures the internal struggle of 'Songs of Innocence and Experience': 'Don't cry out loud, just keep it inside'.

In a dynamic scene from the Rooftop Productions contemporary theatre work 'Songs of Innocence and Experience' at WestK, a male performer in a grey jacket moves energetically on stage while a female performer interacts with a small prop on a road case. Another female performer in a vibrant red outfit gestures towards them, while a lone figure stands in the spotlight in the background. A large vertical screen displays a surreal, dreamlike projection of a person. The atmosphere is charged with theatrical tension. 'Songs of Innocence and Experience (WestK)'

Wu Lui-fung as Beelzebub and Sum Cheuk-yiu as Abdiel collide in a surreal soundscape during Songs of Innocence and Experience at WestK.

Sum Cheuk-yiu, performing live in the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Songs of Innocence and Experience', sings expressively into a microphone while playing an electronic keyboard. She is brightly lit on a dark stage, against a large teal-blue screen projecting dramatic silhouettes of figures interacting, one pointing an accusatory finger. In the shadowy background, a musician plays an electric guitar, adding to the multimedia stage performance. 'Your daughter has grown up.'

Sum Cheuk-yiu delivers an emotive performance in 'Songs of Innocence and Experience', capturing the poignant realization that 'your daughter has grown up.'

Two actors, Caroline Chan and Sum Cheuk-yiu, sit side-by-side on a minimalist dark stage for Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece, 'Songs of Innocence and Experience'. Dressed in matching white capes, they lean their heads against their hands in a contemplative, weary pose. The dramatic stage lighting creates a high-contrast atmosphere, emphasizing the introspective mood of the performance. As they stare into the distance, they seem to ponder their existence: 'Have you ever wondered if there’s anything beyond all this?'

Caroline Chan and Sum Cheuk-yiu contemplate existence in 'Songs of Innocence and Experience'. 'Have you ever wondered if there’s anything beyond all this?'

Three actors from Rooftop Productions perform in 'Songs of Innocence and Experience', a contemporary Hong Kong theatre piece. On a dimly lit stage, two women stand on opposite sides of a flight case, holding up two Barbie dolls as if they are interacting, while a man in a denim jacket sits behind them, observing with a subtle expression. In front of them, a smartphone on a tripod faces an open book resting on the case, suggesting a multimedia or livestreaming element. This evocative scene captures the interplay between innocence and maturity. 'Songs of Innocence and Experience (WestK)'

Sum Cheuk-yiu, Sin Lok-yan, and Wu Lui-fung explore digital intimacy in 'Songs of Innocence and Experience' at WestK.

Performer Sum Cheuk-yiu stands center stage during Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'Songs of Innocence and Experience' at WestK. Dressed in a red bomber jacket and white trousers, she is illuminated by a sharp, blue-toned spotlight on a circular stage floor. Behind her, a large, dramatic projection features a geometric star and wing-like motifs, reflecting the avant-garde aesthetic characteristic of Hong Kong's independent theatre scene. 'Songs of Innocence and Experience (WestK)'

Sum Cheuk-yiu embodies the role of Abdiel in this striking scene from Songs of Innocence and Experience at WestK.

In a rehearsal for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Songs of Innocence and Experience' by Rooftop Productions, a performer playing Abdiel (Sum Cheuk-yiu) stands in the foreground, eyes closed and head tilted back, arms raised high in an expression of pure, ecstatic triumph. Behind her, other cast members, including Caroline Chan, are captured in motion, their arms raised as they participate in the intense, physical storytelling of this experimental stage performance. Songs of Innocence and Experience Rehearsal

Sum Cheuk-yiu as Abdiel leads the cast, including Caroline Chan as Satan, in an intense rehearsal for 'Songs of Innocence and Experience'.

A dramatic stage shot from Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre performance, 'Songs of Innocence and Experience' (《天真與世故之歌》), set in the West Kowloon Cultural District. On a dimly lit stage defined by circular floor lighting, a group of performers, including Sin Lok-yan and Chin Wing-kar, are captured in an intense moment of movement. Sin Lok-yan, portraying Eve, takes center stage with her head tilted back in an expression of raw emotion, while other cast members move dynamically around her under moody blue and crimson spotlights, capturing the tension of the scene. The performers seem to be 'Waiting in hell'.

Sin Lok-yan as Eve leads the ensemble in a moment of intense emotional tension, embodying the dark promise of 'Waiting in hell'.

In a dynamic scene from Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre show 'Songs of Innocence and Experience' at the West Kowloon Cultural District, performer Sum Cheuk-yiu (as Abdiel) stands in the foreground, her expression raw and emotive, lit by warm stage lights. Behind her, other cast members move across a dark stage illuminated by glowing, neon-blue geometric projections on the floor and a large screen displaying an intricate alchemical circle. A performer sings, 'Fullmetal alchemist.'

Sum Cheuk-yiu embodies Abdiel amidst the atmospheric, neon-lit staging of the 'Fullmetal alchemist' sequence.

A medium shot of performer Sum Cheuk-yiu on stage during a contemporary theatre performance of 'Songs of Innocence and Experience' (《天真與世故之歌》) by Rooftop Productions. She is wearing a light yellow cardigan and has her hair styled in two braids, smiling brightly under dramatic blue stage lighting. As she embodies her role, she sings, 'I wish that I could turn back time.'

Sum Cheuk-yiu as Abdiel captures the yearning for the past, singing 'I wish that I could turn back time.'

In a dramatic scene from Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'Songs of Innocence and Experience', performers Sin Lok-yan, Wu Lui-fung, and Sum Cheuk-yiu are captured under moody stage lighting. They gather around a small table, intently manipulating a prop or miniature set piece. A large screen behind them displays a vibrant, distorted projection of the performers' faces, adding a surreal, multimedia layer to this Hong Kong stage production. 'Songs of Innocence and Experience (WestK)'

Sin Lok-yan, Wu Lui-fung, and Sum Cheuk-yiu navigate the surreal multimedia landscape of 'Songs of Innocence and Experience' at WestK.

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