A small, black robotic vehicle stands on a tiled balcony in a historic Hong Kong building, set against a backdrop of colonial-style stone balusters and cityscape views, captured during the production of Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'Presence'. The scene evokes themes of historical transition and technological intervention. 1842 - Following the defeat in the First Opium War the Qing Dynasty ceded Hong Kong Island to Britain. In the same year, Douglas Lapraik came to Hong Kong, and gradually established shops in D’Aguilar Street.

Presence: The 1842 Robotic Narrative

A robotic vehicle navigates the historic balcony, bridging Douglas Lapraik's 1842 arrival in Hong Kong with our contemporary exploration of colonial transition.

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Credit: Calvin ChanThursday, 16 March 2023 at 06:28:52