History Play Gallery
Burton Leung embodies the enigmatic Rizzly in this key visual for Rooftop Productions' History Play.
Burton Leung embodies the enigmatic Rizzly in this key visual for Rooftop Productions' History Play.
The ensemble recites 'Deo gratias Anglia redde pro victoria,' reflecting the complex power dynamics of the production.
Burton Leung as Rizzly brings intensity to the rehearsal, delivering the line: 'When I scaled the high walls of Cadiz alone!'
Wong Chun-lung as Bill Shakespeare relinquishes his weapon to the Earl of Essex (Melo Man), admitting, 'Here, take my sword, I shouldn’t have brought it.'
Michelle Li embodies the regal intensity of Queen Elizabeth I in 'History Play', declaring, 'Their voices bore me.'
Bill Iu, as Cecil, commands the rehearsal floor with a biting query: 'You want Queen Elizabeth herself to come out to greet you, perhaps?'
Chin Wing-kar as Aemilia Lanier delivers a cryptic proposal: "Or perhaps, my master has sent this painting, hoping it might give you some inspiration."
Music and text converge in a quiet moment from History Play: 'Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?'
Wong Chun-lung, Michelle Li, and Melo Man set the stage for conflict, as 'King Richard sits in his pavilion. Henry and Mowbray are prepared for a duel.'
Melo Man as the Earl of Essex delivers a dramatic ultimatum: 'Pale trembling coward, there I throw my gage.'
Chin Wing-kar embodies Aemilia Lanier in 'History Play,' lamenting, 'Like to my followers in prosperity, Thou dost beguile me.'
Burton Leung as Rizzly captures a moment of emotional betrayal in History Play, declaring, 'She lov'th another better than me, and yet she will say no.'
Melo Man embodies the Earl of Essex in this pivotal scene, declaring, 'Our moment has come, to rise like the sun.'
Burton Leung as Rizzly reflects on his journey in 'History Play': 'And after lots of poems, after I get to know him.'
Burton Leung as Rizzly shares a poignant moment of camaraderie in this scene from 'History Play', embodying the sentiment, 'And we’ll be friends forever.'
Chin Wing-kar as Aemilia Lanier delivers a haunting performance, reflecting on the weight of time: 'If you make it through this golden age.'
Bill Iu captures the internal conflict of Cecil in a pivotal scene from History Play. “Cecil”
Wong Chun-lung as Bill Shakespeare channels dramatic intensity in 'History Play', declaring, 'For such virtue resides within my pen.'
Chin Wing-kar embodies the complexity of Aemilia Lanier during a rehearsal for History Play. Aemilia: 'Aemilia.'
Musician Ivor Houlker sets the rhythmic atmosphere for History Play. Ivor.
Wong Chun-lung explores the complexities of Bill Shakespeare during an intense rehearsal session for History Play.
Shirley Wong captures the essence of Augustine Phillips during an intense rehearsal for History Play. 'Gus Phillips'
Michelle Li commands the stage, channeling the essence of Queen Elizabeth I and Richard Burbage as she delivers the line: 'Richard II'.
Melo Man captures the inquisitive spirit of William Kemp during this intense sequence from History Play.
Burton Leung captures the dramatic realization of Rizzly during a rehearsal for History Play. 'Rizzly'
The ensemble of History Play captures a poignant moment in rehearsal, echoing the line: 'Love left behind in gentle verse.'
Chin Wing-kar embodies the intensity of Aemilia Lanier and the Messenger in History Play.
Michelle Li embodies the complexity of Elizabethan power in our production of History Play, serving as both creator and lead performer.
Bill Iu embodies the stoic Robert Cecil, Baron Burghley, while also serving as the Cantonese lyrics translator and writer for History Play. (With kind permission from Musical Trio)
Shirley Wong captures the duality of Augustine Phillips and the Steward in this character study for History Play.
Wong Chun-lung embodies the complex spirit of Bill Shakespeare in our latest production, History Play.
Ivor Houlker embodies the creative spirit of History Play as playwright, director, and musical lead. Ivor Houlker - Playwright / Composition and Arrangement / Lyrics / Music Director / Director
Melo Man embodies the multi-layered intensity of the Earl of Essex, William Kemp, and Henry IV in our contemporary production, History Play.
Burton Leung captures the intense gaze of Rizzly (Earl of Southampton) in our production of History Play.
Burton Leung stars as Rizzly in this striking poster for Rooftop Productions' History Play, a contemporary exploration of Shakespearean drama.
The back of the History Play leaflet features the full ensemble cast, including Wong Chun-lung as Shakespeare and Michelle Li as Queen Elizabeth I.
Burton Leung as the Earl of Southampton in the official leaflet for the rehearsed reading of History Play.