A dynamic scene from a contemporary Hong Kong theatre production, "Songs of Innocence and Experience," features an ensemble of nine actors on a stark, brightly lit stage. A large screen projection in the background displays the title "AREOPAGITICA A SPEECH OF JOHN MILTON FOR THE LIBERTY OF UNSLICENC'D PRINTING" over an image of a rocky, verdant landscape. Central to the group, Mak Ho-tin, likely portraying Milton, stands confidently with arms crossed, wearing a white shirt and dark blue vest, a slight smile on his face. To his left, Sin Lok-yan (possibly in the role of Eve or an Angel) wears a striped crop top and black leggings, looking engaged. Nearby, Mok Kok-pong (potentially Michael) in an olive green sweater looks downwards, while another female actor in a red top stands behind him. On Mak Ho-tin's right, Cheung Cheuk-hang (perhaps an Angel) stands in a white loose shirt, and behind him, Chew Yu-yeung (possibly Mammon) in a blue shirt and tan pants gazes left. On the far right, a male actor in a green t-shirt and brown shorts stands with hands on hips. In the foreground, Lee On-sang or Lau Ka-ying (perhaps Moloch or Belial) crouches on the dark stage floor, looking up, with an open book or script nearby. The strong stage lighting creates prominent shadows, highlighting the cast's presence and focus in this evocative stage performance.

Songs of Innocence and Experience: Areopagitica

The ensemble confronts the legacy of John Milton’s 'Areopagitica', exploring the intersection of innocence and the struggle for intellectual liberty.

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Cheung Cheuk-hang

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Songs of Innocence and Experience

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Credit: Fung Wai Sun (@sunlababy)Wednesday, 15 June 2022 at 12:13:11