In a rehearsal for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Presence' (《遙距在場》), performer Yang Zhi-yan wears a straw hat and gardening gloves, kneeling on a wooden deck as they interact with a black, boxy, wheeled robot. The scene captures an intimate, curious exchange between human and machine amidst lush greenery, highlighting the experimental nature of Rooftop Productions' latest stage work. Yang Zhi-yan reflects on the seasonal work, noting: 'July is preparing for the spring sowing. Why don’t you catch up with this opportunity too?'

Presence: The Gardener and the Machine

Performer Yang Zhi-yan explores the boundary between nature and technology in this rehearsal scene: 'July is preparing for the spring sowing. Why don’t you catch up with this opportunity too?'

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Credit: Calvin ChanThursday, 16 March 2023 at 09:25:38