Karaoke Gallery

Promotional video thumbnail for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Karaoke, WestK', showing a widescreen cinematic shot of a performer on a sparse, black-box stage. The actor, wearing a pink jacket, walks across the stage towards the audience. Above, a glowing neon sign reads '《卡啦OK》KARAOKE' in white and pink. To the right, professional stage equipment including a vintage television set sits on a flight case, highlighting the minimalist and technical aesthetic of Rooftop Productions' experimental performance.

Promotional vertical video thumbnail for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Karaoke, WestK'. The image features a performer with voluminous hair and glasses, wearing a blue tracksuit, singing emotionally into a gold-toned microphone. The staging is atmospheric, characterized by moody blue lighting, ambient stage smoke, and a large disco ball glowing in the background, evoking a nostalgic yet experimental theatrical aesthetic.

A vertical video thumbnail for the documentary 'Karaoke' by Rooftop Productions, featuring Hong Kong theatre artist Michelle Li in a brightly lit studio. She is wearing a maroon t-shirt and glasses, looking thoughtfully towards the camera with a soft, contemplative expression. Behind her, a blurred whiteboard with colorful sticky notes suggests a creative development process. The aesthetic is clean and minimal, characteristic of contemporary Hong Kong stage production promos. The image includes the quote: 'After eleven years of working in Hong Kong’s theatre creation, Karaoke marks her first solo work.'

A dramatic close-up shot of performer Michelle Li during the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Karaoke' (《卡啦OK》). Li wears a blue tracksuit and glasses, her face illuminated by warm stage lighting as she sings passionately into a gold microphone with her left arm raised high. In the background, a glowing disco ball and a retro television monitor create a nostalgic atmosphere typical of a WestK stage performance. Key visual for Michelle solo performance Karaoke at WestK.

Michelle Li brings nostalgic energy to the WestK stage in this key visual for her solo performance, Karaoke.

A dramatic close-up shot of performer Michelle Li during the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Karaoke' (《卡啦OK》). Li wears a blue tracksuit and glasses, her face illuminated by warm stage lighting as she sings passionately into a gold microphone with her left arm raised high. In the background, a glowing disco ball and a retro television monitor create a nostalgic atmosphere typical of a WestK stage performance. Key visual for Michelle solo performance Karaoke at WestK.

Michelle Li brings nostalgic energy to the WestK stage in this key visual for her solo performance, Karaoke.

On a dimly lit stage, performer Michelle Li leans over a stack of black equipment cases, peering intently at a monitor during a production of Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre show, 'Karaoke'. Above her, a large screen displays an inverted, close-up image of a person’s face wearing glasses, creating a surreal and intimate atmosphere typical of experimental Hong Kong stage design. As she interacts with the technology, she poses the performance's opening inquiry: "First question: Can anyone remember this song?"

Michelle Li opens the production of 'Karaoke' by challenging the audience: 'First question: Can anyone remember this song?'

On stage in a dim, minimalist spotlight, actress Michelle Li performs a poignant moment from the Rooftop Productions contemporary theatre piece 'Karaoke'. She wears a casual mauve jacket over a white top, placing one hand over her heart with a gentle, contemplative expression as she looks upward toward the audience. A large projection behind her displays the text: 'I'm 40 this year, born in 1985, the Year of the Ox'. Michelle Li delivers this line as a reflective quote: 'I'm 40 this year, born in 1985, the Year of the Ox'.

Michelle Li reflects on turning 40 in this poignant scene from Rooftop Productions' 'Karaoke': 'I'm 40 this year, born in 1985, the Year of the Ox'.

In a dramatic scene from Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'Karaoke', performer Michelle Li stands on a minimalist stage, wearing glasses and a casual mauve jacket. Her expressive facial expression, marked by a furrowed brow, mirrors the classic character Fok Siu-yuk shown on a large television screen behind her. The projection displays a vintage film still with Chinese subtitles. "Frowning, as if she's Fok Siu-yuk."

Michelle Li channels the classic spirit of Fok Siu-yuk in this scene from 'Karaoke'. Frowning, as if she's Fok Siu-yuk.

On a dimly lit stage for Rooftop Productions' (天台製作) theatre performance 'Karaoke' (《卡啦OK》), actor Michelle Li stands center stage, illuminated by a spotlight. She wears a maroon jacket and dark trousers, gesturing expressively with her left hand while holding a microphone in her right. To her left, a monitor displays lyrics, and a small stool sits behind her, while heavy stage equipment cases are stacked to the right. The atmospheric lighting creates an intimate performance space. Michelle Li sings, "Love's eternal, when we love this way."

Michelle Li captures a poignant moment in Karaoke, reflecting on the sentiment: 'Love's eternal, when we love this way.'

In a scene from Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre work 'Karaoke' (《卡啦OK》), actor Michelle Li stands on a dimly lit stage gesturing toward a large rear-projection screen. The screen displays a historical, brightly-lit image of the British farewell ceremony at Tamar in Hong Kong, featuring the official commemorative emblem. The contrast between the dark performance space and the bright, archival footage underscores themes of collective memory. As Michelle Li reflects on her past, she says: 'I was chosen to sing at the British farewell ceremony at Tamar.'

Michelle Li reflects on her past in 'Karaoke', recalling: 'I was chosen to sing at the British farewell ceremony at Tamar.'

On the minimalist, dimly lit stage of Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'Karaoke', performer Michelle Li stands atop a small stool. Wearing a casual mauve jacket and glasses, she delivers an emotive performance, her gaze directed slightly upward. To her left, a large television monitor displays a grid of youthful faces, evoking a nostalgic, archival aesthetic. This intimate scene reflects the production's exploration of memory and identity. Michelle Li sings, "All the children of the world."

Michelle Li captures the fragility of memory in this poignant moment from 'Karaoke', singing, "All the children of the world."

Performer Michelle Li sits on a wooden stool on a dark stage, wearing a maroon shirt and glasses. Her expression is thoughtful and slightly smiling as she looks off-camera. Behind her, a large screen displays a blurred, nostalgic-toned photograph of a child wearing a sun hat. This scene is from the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Karaoke' by Rooftop Productions (天台製作). Michelle Li reflects on her past as she speaks, 'However, my grades rose from an average of 78 to a peak of 92.'

Michelle Li reflects on her academic journey in a pivotal scene from Rooftop Productions' 'Karaoke', noting, 'However, my grades rose from an average of 78 to a peak of 92.'

Performer Michelle Li delivers an intense, emotionally charged singing performance on stage for Rooftop Productions' (天台製作) contemporary theatre piece, 'Karaoke'. Illuminated by a dramatic red spotlight, Li sings into a handheld microphone while a large screen behind her displays a poignant, soft-focus portrait of a young person alongside the projected lyrics. Reflecting the raw energy of this Hong Kong stage production, Li sings: 'Ah! So young I make a choice like a wafer snaps, I enjoy.'

Michelle Li captures the raw vulnerability of youth in this signature scene from 'Karaoke': 'Ah! So young I make a choice like a wafer snaps, I enjoy.'

In a poignant scene from the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Karaoke' by Rooftop Productions, performer Michelle Li sits on a stool center stage, illuminated by dramatic stage lighting against a stark black background. She reaches out with an expressive hand gesture, her expression conveying deep emotional intensity. Behind her, a large monitor displays a romantic film still of Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet from the movie Titanic, featuring song lyrics as subtitles. As she channels the themes of the performance, she sings: 'Near, far, wherever you are.'

Michelle Li channels the heartbreak of Titanic in this poignant scene from Rooftop Productions' 'Karaoke'. 'Near, far, wherever you are.'

In a rehearsal for Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'Karaoke' (《卡啦OK》), actor Michelle Li stands under focused stage lighting against a dark background, looking down with a contemplative and slightly distressed expression at a vintage VCR and monitor setup. The dramatic, low-key lighting highlights her intense focus as she explores themes of memory and cognitive decline. Michelle Li reflects on the script: "Alzheimer's… I've heard of it, but what exactly is it?"

Michelle Li rehearses a pivotal moment in 'Karaoke', grappling with the haunting question: "Alzheimer's… I've heard of it, but what exactly is it?"

In a dimly lit stage space for Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'Karaoke', actor Michelle Li stands in silhouette against a brightly backlit glass wall, holding a microphone. Beside her, a large screen displays a collage of intimate photographs, while a stool stands empty in the foreground, evoking a sense of solitary reflection typical of experimental Hong Kong stage design. As she stands in the spotlight, she captures the essence of the play’s theme: "But what we feel is unchanged still."

Michelle Li captures the essence of solitude in Karaoke: 'But what we feel is unchanged still.'

A dramatic close-up shot of performer Michelle Li during the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Karaoke' (《卡啦OK》). Li wears a blue tracksuit and glasses, her face illuminated by warm stage lighting as she sings passionately into a gold microphone with her left arm raised high. In the background, a glowing disco ball and a retro television monitor create a nostalgic atmosphere typical of a WestK stage performance. Key visual for Michelle solo performance Karaoke at WestK.

Michelle Li brings nostalgic energy to the WestK stage in this key visual for her solo performance, Karaoke.

Michelle Li smiling while holding a microphone during a rehearsal for the Rooftop Productions contemporary theatre show, Karaoke. The actor is wearing a casual olive green t-shirt and glasses, capturing a candid moment of artistic preparation in a studio setting. 'Karaoke rehearsals'

Michelle Li finding the character's voice during the rehearsals for Karaoke.

Performer Michelle Li (李婉晶) captured in a candid moment during the production rehearsals for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre play 'Karaoke' (《卡啦OK》). Li wears a casual olive-green t-shirt with her hair tied up, her expression focused and animated as she engages in a scene. The staging setup in the background includes technical equipment, speakers, and a vintage television monitor, reflecting the raw, behind-the-scenes atmosphere of the rehearsal space. 'Karaoke rehearsals'

Michelle Li immerses herself in the raw energy of the Karaoke rehearsal space. Witness the creative process behind the scenes.

Performer Michelle Li is captured in a focused moment during a rehearsal for the contemporary Hong Kong stage production 'Karaoke' (《卡啦OK》). She wears a casual olive green t-shirt and glasses, gesturing with her hands as if in conversation or mid-performance, with the blurred background of a rehearsal studio and a large screen behind her. 'Karaoke rehearsals'

Michelle Li immerses herself in the character during a focused session of Karaoke rehearsals.

Performer Michelle Li holds a microphone and gestures with her other hand, captured during an intense rehearsal for Rooftop Productions' contemporary Hong Kong theatre piece, 'Karaoke'. Her focused expression highlights the raw energy of the performance. 'Karaoke rehearsals'

Michelle Li captures the raw intensity of a Karaoke rehearsal, exploring the production's emotional depth. Karaoke rehearsals.

Michelle Li is captured in an expressive, mid-motion rehearsal for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Karaoke' (《卡啦OK》). With her arm extended upward, she engages in a dynamic movement, highlighting the raw energy and experimental approach characteristic of Rooftop Productions (天台製作). The soft, focused lighting accentuates her intense performance. Karaoke rehearsals.

Michelle Li captures the raw energy of character development during the Karaoke rehearsals.

Michelle Li rehearsing for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Karaoke' (《卡啦OK》). She is captured in a medium shot, wearing glasses and a plain t-shirt, singing passionately into a handheld microphone with her left arm raised towards the ceiling. The background features typical rehearsal studio equipment, including a monitor, speaker stands, and road cases, emphasizing the raw, behind-the-scenes atmosphere of this Rooftop Productions show. 'Karaoke rehearsals'

Michelle Li brings raw intensity to the stage during rehearsals for Karaoke. Experience the behind-the-scenes energy of this Rooftop Productions show.

In a rehearsal room for the Rooftop Productions (天台製作) contemporary theatre piece 'Karaoke' (《卡啦OK》), actor Michelle Li stands in the foreground, wearing glasses and an olive green pocket t-shirt with her hair tied in a bun, focused intently on a scene. In the background, a large monitor displays a projection of a person dressed in a white naval officer's uniform, suggesting a thematic exploration of memory or identity within this HK stage performance. 'Karaoke rehearsals'

Michelle Li delves into the layers of identity during rehearsals for Rooftop Productions' 'Karaoke'.

Michelle Li performing during a rehearsal for the Rooftop Productions contemporary theatre show 'Karaoke'. She is captured in mid-action, holding a microphone in one hand and gesturing with the other while singing with an expressive, passionate facial expression. The minimalist studio space features soundproofing panels and stage equipment, highlighting the raw energy of the performance. 'Karaoke rehearsals'

Michelle Li brings raw intensity to the stage during rehearsals for 'Karaoke'.

Michelle Li gestures while speaking into a microphone during a rehearsal for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Karaoke' (《卡啦OK》), held in a studio space filled with road cases and stage equipment. Karaoke rehearsals.

Michelle Li captures the raw energy of the performance during a Karaoke rehearsal session.

Michelle Li holds a microphone during a rehearsal for Rooftop Productions' contemporary Hong Kong theatre piece, 'Karaoke' (《卡啦OK》). She sits in a studio space with professional stage equipment, including a Roland amplifier and sound monitor, capturing an intimate, focused moment of artistic preparation. 'Karaoke rehearsals'

Michelle Li captures an intimate, focused moment of artistic preparation during the Karaoke rehearsals.

Michelle Li stands in a minimalist rehearsal space during a session for Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece, 'Karaoke'. She is captured mid-gesture, with her hands open and palms facing upward as if illustrating a point or expressing a character's internal conflict, wearing amber-tinted glasses and an olive green t-shirt. Behind her, studio acoustic panels, a large monitor displaying video content, and production equipment cases set the scene for an immersive stage performance. Karaoke rehearsals.

Michelle Li exploring the character's internal conflict during an immersive rehearsal for Karaoke.

In a rehearsal space for Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'Karaoke', performer Michelle Li stands in front of a flat-screen television displaying a grid of choir members. She wears glasses and an olive green t-shirt, her hands outstretched as if conducting or guiding the performance with focused intensity. The setting captures a moment of creative development in the Hong Kong independent arts scene. 'Karaoke rehearsals'

Performer Michelle Li hones the intensity of the piece during Karaoke rehearsals. This moment captures the focused creative energy within the Hong Kong independent theatre scene.

In a rehearsal studio for Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'Karaoke', performer Michelle Li stands perfectly still and upright atop a small wooden stool. She wears a plain olive green t-shirt and dark trousers, gazing off-camera with a neutral, contemplative expression. The space features industrial minimalist decor, with a large screen displaying a vibrant, stylized cityscape behind her and an older tube television in the foreground showing similar imagery. Karaoke rehearsals.

Michelle Li captures a moment of stillness during rehearsals for Rooftop Productions' latest piece, Karaoke.

In a bright studio, performer Michelle Li stands over a light table, sorting through historical photographs during rehearsals for the Rooftop Productions contemporary theatre piece, Karaoke. The monitors in the background display archived footage of the production's development. "Karaoke rehearsals"

Michelle Li sifts through historical photographs during rehearsals for Karaoke. "Karaoke rehearsals"

Close-up of performer Michelle Li with a joyful, enthusiastic expression during a rehearsal for Rooftop Productions' contemporary Hong Kong theatre show, 'Karaoke' (《卡啦OK》). She is wearing glasses and a green long-sleeved top, with the blurred background showing stage equipment and a monitor displaying performers. Karaoke rehearsals.

Actor Michelle Li channels the energy of the show during an intense Karaoke rehearsal.

In a rehearsal for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Karaoke' (《卡啦OK》), actor Michelle Li is captured in a poignant moment on stage. Dressed in comfortable rehearsal attire, she kneels on the floor beside a simple wooden stool, her hand resting thoughtfully on its surface. Behind her, a large screen displays a nostalgic, stylized digital image of a young girl, emphasizing the themes of memory and performance inherent in Rooftop Productions' (天台製作) work. The studio setting is minimalist, lit by professional stage equipment. Karaoke rehearsals.

Michelle Li explores the fragility of memory during a poignant rehearsal for Karaoke.

Close-up of performer Michelle Li during a rehearsal for Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece, Karaoke (《卡啦OK》). She wears glasses and a green t-shirt, captured in a moment of intense, emotive vocal delivery within the studio. 'Karaoke rehearsals'

Michelle Li channels deep emotive intensity during rehearsals for our contemporary production, Karaoke.

Performer Michelle Li holds a microphone and rehearses for the Rooftop Productions (天台製作) contemporary theatre piece 'Karaoke' (《卡啦OK》). She stands behind a professional technical setup featuring a vintage CRT monitor displaying song lyrics, capturing the immersive, nostalgic atmosphere typical of this Hong Kong stage production. 'Karaoke rehearsals'

Michelle Li captures the nostalgic essence of the stage during Karaoke rehearsals.

Performer Michelle Li stands barefoot on a wooden stool in a minimalist rehearsal space, arms outstretched with a microphone in one hand and her head tilted back in an expressive, operatic posture as she prepares for the Rooftop Productions (天台製作) contemporary theatre piece, Karaoke. The bright, high-key lighting of the studio emphasizes the raw, intimate nature of these Karaoke rehearsals.

Michelle Li finds her stage presence during a raw, intimate moment of Karaoke rehearsals.