In a dramatic scene from Rooftop Productions' contemporary adaptation, 'The Furies Variations,' a performer stands center stage draped in a sweeping maroon cloak, arms raised in a gesture of intense vulnerability and power under a bright spotlight. Behind her, Michelle Li sits on a small tricycle, looking up with a worried, watchful expression. The stark lighting and theatrical staging highlight the emotional gravity of this Hong Kong theatre performance. Reflecting on the heavy burden of the narrative, a character laments: 'Agamemnon must sacrifice his eldest daughter, Iphigenia.'

The Sacrifice of Iphigenia

Chan Wing Shuen and Michelle Li perform the harrowing moment where Agamemnon must sacrifice his eldest daughter, Iphigenia.

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Michelle Li
Chan Wing Shuen

Events

The Furies Variations

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Credit: Fung Wai SunFriday, 7 December 2018 at 08:15:47