The logo of the Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC), a government-appointed body dedicated to the promotion and development of the arts in Hong Kong. The emblem features an abstract, brush-stroke lotus design with a single red petal, representing the vibrant contemporary theatre and arts scene supported by the council. This organization often serves as a key funding and resource partner for independent Hong Kong theatre companies like Rooftop Productions (天台製作).

HongKong Arts Development Council

Established in 1995, HKADC is a statutory body set up by the Government to support the broad development of the arts in Hong Kong. Its major roles include grant allocation, policy and planning, advocacy, promotion and development, and programme planning.

The mission of HKADC is to plan, promote and support the broad development of the arts including literary arts, performing arts, visual arts as well as film and media arts in Hong Kong. Aiming to foster a thriving arts environment and enhancing the quality of life of the public, HKADC is also committed to facilitating community-wide participation in the arts and arts education, encouraging arts criticism, raising the standard of arts administration and strengthening the work on policy research.

Source: Hong Kong Arts Development Council

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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'

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.

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.

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.

A minimalist, blueprint-style line drawing of a lunar-rover-style vehicle set against a dark grid background, created as the key visual for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Presence'. The design evokes themes of technology and futurism, reflecting the aesthetic exploration of the future of performance. Key visual for the future of performance, Presence

Presence

17/3/2023 至 26/3/2023

Presence Phase 2 is an immersive telepresence performance. Control robotic vehicles to explore real-world sites and unlock stories in this hybrid work.

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