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Ng King Lung captures a moment of deep introspection in Rooftop Productions' avant-garde performance, Lost Shoreline.

A mobile device screenshot showing the interface of 'The Beautiful Ones' app, featuring a satellite view of the Hong Kong coastline. This digital visual serves as a site-specific research tool for Rooftop Productions' (天台製作) contemporary theatre project, 'Lost Shoreline' (《消失的海岸線》), which explores urban geography and memory in Hong Kong. A green rectangular overlay marks a specific location, highlighting the intersection of technology and local heritage in this experimental stage production. A screenshot of The Beautiful Ones app.

Exploring Hong Kong’s urban geography through The Beautiful Ones app, a core research tool for Lost Shoreline.

A screenshot of The Beautiful Ones app, mapping the area surrounding the Yau Ma Tei Jade Market and surrounding streets, serving as a digital companion to Rooftop Productions' contemporary Hong Kong theatre performance, Lost Shoreline (《消失的海岸線》). The interface displays a navigation map highlighting local landmarks like Canton Road and Public Square Street, grounding the audience in the historical urban landscape of the production. A screenshot of The Beautiful Ones app.

Explore Yau Ma Tei through The Beautiful Ones, the digital companion app for Lost Shoreline.

A smartphone screenshot of 'The Beautiful Ones' mobile application map interface, displaying the Yau Ma Tei district in Hong Kong, including landmarks such as Waterloo Road, Nathan Road, and the Jade Market. This interactive map serves as a digital companion to the Rooftop Productions (天台製作) immersive contemporary theatre performance 'Lost Shoreline', which explores the shifting urban geography and historical memories of Hong Kong. 'A screenshot of The Beautiful Ones app'

Navigate Yau Ma Tei through 'The Beautiful Ones' app, the interactive digital companion to our immersive performance, Lost Shoreline.

A close-up, dimly lit, atmospheric shot capturing the immersive experience of Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece, 'Lost Shoreline'. A person in the foreground holds a mobile phone, using it to view a physical card or prop displaying text, reflecting the show’s innovative use of interactive technology and site-specific performance elements. Surrounded by other audience members focused on their devices, the scene highlights the intimate and participatory nature of HK contemporary theatre.

Audience members bridge the digital and physical divide in this site-specific exploration of 'Lost Shoreline'.

A candid rehearsal shot for Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'Lost Shoreline' (《消失的海岸線》). In this dimly lit night scene, actor Ng King Lung walks across the pavement while looking at his phone, while two other performers walk beside him, also engrossed in their devices. The urban setting against a white metal gate highlights the production's focus on modern urban alienation and the changing landscape of Hong Kong. 'Lost Shoreline'

Actor Ng King Lung explores themes of modern alienation in this rehearsal for 'Lost Shoreline'. The scene captures the digital isolation inherent in the changing Hong Kong landscape.

In a scene from the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Lost Shoreline' (消失的海岸線), performer Ng King Lung walks across a brightly lit urban crosswalk at night. He wears a white sweater, black beanie, and glasses, with a crossbody bag slung over his shoulder, while two other actors walk behind him. The cinematic lighting captures a melancholic, reflective mood typical of Rooftop Productions' explorations of local identity. 'Lost Shoreline'

Ng King Lung navigates the urban landscape in this poignant scene from Lost Shoreline, capturing the transient nature of local identity.

Chiu Chin Hei captures the essence of Lost Shoreline during a rehearsal, holding a fragment of the city's memory. 'Lost Shoreline'

A wide-angle night shot of a workshop performance of 'Lost Shoreline' by Hong Kong’s Rooftop Productions. A diverse group of people gathers in a public plaza shaded by large banyan trees, illuminated by warm street lamps and colorful market tent stalls in the background. The participants are engaged in an immersive outdoor theatre experience, capturing the essence of contemporary HK community storytelling. 'Lost Shoreline'

Immersive storytelling unfolds under the banyan trees as participants explore the theme of Lost Shoreline in a public plaza setting.

A candid shot capturing a moment of urban exploration for Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece, Lost Shoreline. A performer, Ng King Lung, walks across a crosswalk at dusk, silhouetted against a towering residential building in Hong Kong. The scene evokes the transient, fragmented nature of city life, a central theme in our production. "Lost Shoreline"

Ng King Lung traverses the city, capturing the fleeting urban memories central to Lost Shoreline.

In this evocative shot from Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece Lost Shoreline, performer Michelle Li gazes upward at a towering, brightly lit apartment block, her expression one of contemplation. The night scene captures the urban solitude often explored in Hong Kong stage performances. "Lost Shoreline"

Michelle Li reflects on the encroaching urban landscape in this scene from Lost Shoreline. "Lost Shoreline"

In a scene from Rooftop Productions' contemporary Hong Kong theatre work 'Lost Shoreline', actor Sung Boon Ho stands in the foreground on a paved urban plaza at night. He is wearing a white track jacket, jeans, and carrying a blue bag, looking thoughtfully towards another person partially visible in the blurry foreground. In the background, an illuminated entrance to an old temple creates a moody, dramatic atmosphere, typical of the company's site-specific performance style. Lost Shoreline.

Sung Boon Ho captures a moment of quiet introspection in this evocative scene from Lost Shoreline.

A candid, atmospheric scene from the Rooftop Productions (天台製作) performance 'Lost Shoreline' (《消失的海岸線》). A group of diverse performers, including Michelle Li, stand together on an outdoor street stage, illuminated by low-key, moody evening lighting. They look towards an off-stage point with solemn, contemplative expressions, capturing the urban, site-specific nature of this contemporary Hong Kong theatre production. 'Lost Shoreline'

Michelle Li and the ensemble channel the solemnity of the city in this scene from Lost Shoreline.

A dramatic scene from Rooftop Productions' immersive theatre piece, 'Lost Shoreline'. A lone performer sits inside a parked vehicle at night, bathed in the cool blue glow of a laptop screen and ambient city lights, holding a script and looking pensive. This intimate performance captures the urban isolation often explored in contemporary Hong Kong theatre. 'Lost Shoreline'

A performer contemplates the narrative within the immersive world of Lost Shoreline, capturing the quiet isolation of the urban night.

A candid rehearsal shot of contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Lost Shoreline' (消失的海岸線), featuring actor Michelle Li walking through a busy street intersection at night. The urban setting captures the raw, site-specific nature of the play, with the actor moving with a contemplative expression amidst the city lights. 'Lost Shoreline'

Actor Michelle Li rehearses on the city streets for Rooftop Productions' site-specific work, 'Lost Shoreline'.

A candid, atmospheric street shot from Rooftop Productions’ contemporary Hong Kong theatre piece, Lost Shoreline (《消失的海岸線》). Actor Michelle Li is captured in the foreground, wearing a white blazer and earphones, walking through a dimly lit Hong Kong street at night. Her expression is thoughtful and detached, contrasting with the blurred figures of bystanders and a passing truck in the background, evoking a sense of urban isolation characteristic of the production. 'Lost Shoreline'

Michelle Li navigates the urban isolation of the night in this evocative scene from Lost Shoreline.

Michelle Li in a scene from the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Lost Shoreline' (《消失的海岸線》). She is captured mid-stride crossing a busy street at night, wearing a white blazer and glasses with an earbud in, looking contemplative against the urban backdrop. This site-specific performance explores the changing landscapes of the city. 'Lost Shoreline'

Michelle Li traverses the urban landscape in a site-specific moment from 'Lost Shoreline'.

A night street scene from the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Lost Shoreline' (消失的海岸線), featuring actor Michelle Li in a white blazer and light-colored trousers walking through a bustling urban market with other pedestrians, capturing the evocative atmosphere of the performance. 'Lost Shoreline'

Michelle Li navigates the bustling urban landscape in this evocative scene from Lost Shoreline.

In a dimly lit outdoor park in Hong Kong, performer Ng King Lung stands centered in a white long-sleeved shirt, carefully pouring water from a small container onto the tiled ground, a poignant performance moment from the contemporary site-specific theatre production Lost Shoreline. He is surrounded by a group of observers in a semi-circle, with lush trees and urban city lights framing the background, highlighting the themes of memory and vanishing landscapes typical of Rooftop Productions' immersive work. "Lost Shoreline"

Ng King Lung performs a meditative act of pouring water in 'Lost Shoreline,' grounding the themes of a vanishing landscape in the heart of the city. 'Lost Shoreline'

In this rehearsal capture for the Rooftop Productions (天台製作) contemporary theatre piece 'Lost Shoreline' (《消失的海岸線》), actor Sung Boon Ho (宋本浩) sits in a dim, urban outdoor setting. Clad in a white Umbro athletic jacket, he looks pensively to his left with a neutral, contemplative expression. The shallow depth of field softly blurs the background, where another person is visible, emphasizing the solitary and introspective atmosphere characteristic of this Hong Kong stage production. 'Lost Shoreline'

Actor Sung Boon Ho explores a moment of introspective solitude during rehearsals for Lost Shoreline.

A candid, atmospheric street scene captured at night, featuring Hong Kong theatre performer Michelle Li as she gazes thoughtfully into the distance amidst a bustling crowd. This scene from Rooftop Productions’ (天台製作) contemporary theatre piece, 'Lost Shoreline', highlights the urban isolation and sensory experience of Hong Kong life. 'Lost Shoreline'

Michelle Li embodies the urban isolation of Lost Shoreline in this candid street scene.

A dramatic rehearsal shot from Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'Lost Shoreline' (《消失的海岸線》), featuring actor Chiu Chin Hei. He is captured in a contemplative moment, wearing a crisp white shirt and glasses while holding a smartphone and wearing wired earphones. The stage lighting creates a moody, atmospheric depth, highlighting his focused expression against a dimly lit background of other performers. 'Lost Shoreline'

Actor Chiu Chin Hei embodies a moment of quiet focus during rehearsals for Rooftop Productions' 'Lost Shoreline'.

A rear-view shot of performer Michelle Li in a white blazer during a dramatic scene for Rooftop Productions' contemporary Hong Kong theatre work, Lost Shoreline. She holds a long, thin prop, gesturing toward a brightly lit, ethereal light source set against a dimly lit stage background, evoking a sense of longing and urban reflection. "Lost Shoreline"

Michelle Li embodies a sense of urban longing in this poignant scene from Lost Shoreline. “Lost Shoreline.”

A night-time scene outside the historic Tin Hau Temple in Hong Kong, serving as an atmospheric location for Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'Lost Shoreline' (《消失的海岸線》). Three performers stand before the ornate temple gate; two are engaged in a quiet conversation to the left, while another stands near the central metal gate, highlighting the interplay between urban heritage and modern site-specific performance. The dim ambient lighting casts deep shadows, emphasizing the dramatic and contemplative tone of the production. Lost Shoreline.

Performers bridge the gap between urban heritage and site-specific performance in a contemplative scene from Lost Shoreline.

A candid shot from the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Lost Shoreline' (消失的海岸線) by Rooftop Productions, featuring a man and a woman standing in the soft, glowing light of a traditional PCCW public phone booth at night. The man in the foreground, wearing a hooded sweater and earphones, looks down at a mobile device with a gentle expression, while the woman behind him smiles warmly. The scene captures an intimate, urban moment, highlighting the intersection of technology and personal connection often explored in HK experimental stage performance. 'Lost Shoreline'

An intimate urban moment in 'Lost Shoreline' exploring the intersection of digital connection and human presence. Lost Shoreline.

A night scene captured in a Hong Kong urban setting, featuring a person in the foreground walking away from the camera toward a brightly lit building entrance where several figures sit on the steps. The industrial architectural backdrop and the quiet, solitary atmosphere reflect the haunting, contemplative themes of Rooftop Productions' contemporary stage play, Lost Shoreline (《消失的海岸線》). Lost Shoreline

The industrial backdrop of Hong Kong sets a haunting tone for the contemplative themes explored in Lost Shoreline.

A dramatic, dimly lit stage shot from the Hong Kong theatre production 'Lost Shoreline' (《消失的海岸線》). A performer is seen from behind, captured through a wooden door frame, as they stand inside a vintage-style phone booth, illuminated by the bright, cool glow of a smartphone screen they are interacting with. The composition highlights themes of isolation and modern disconnect within the contemporary Hong Kong stage performance. 'Lost Shoreline'

Caught between eras, a performer navigates modern isolation within the vintage frames of 'Lost Shoreline'.

A night shot showing a person wearing a cap and hoodie standing on a street in Hong Kong, holding a phone while facing the historic, illuminated entrance of the Yau Ma Tei Police Station. This evocative scene sets the tone for Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece, Lost Shoreline, which explores the shifting landscapes and history of the city. Lost Shoreline.

A solitary figure connects with the shifting history of the city at the historic Yau Ma Tei Police Station. Lost Shoreline explores the fragile ties between our past and present.

Three people walk along a covered outdoor walkway in Hong Kong at dusk, capturing the atmospheric urban aesthetic of the contemporary theatre production Lost Shoreline. The scene evokes a sense of transient, everyday life as characters navigate the city's unique architectural landscape. 'Lost Shoreline'

Tracing the city's transient edges in the atmospheric 'Lost Shoreline'.

Over the shoulder shot of a person wearing a cap and glasses standing on a dark Hong Kong street at night, holding a smartphone that illuminates their hand and the surrounding area. The screen displays a digital map or document, highlighting themes of urban exploration and navigation often explored in contemporary HK theatre productions like Rooftop Productions' 'Lost Shoreline' (消失的海岸線). 'Lost Shoreline'

A performer navigates the neon-lit streets of Hong Kong, blurring the line between digital reality and urban exploration in 'Lost Shoreline'.

A close-up shot showing an audience member using a mobile app to participate in the immersive contemporary theatre performance 'Lost Shoreline' by Rooftop Productions (天台製作). The screen displays an interactive interface, highlighting the integration of digital technology in Hong Kong's experimental stage arts. 'Lost Shoreline'

Audience members actively shape the narrative of 'Lost Shoreline' through integrated mobile technology. This immersive element is central to the show's experimental approach.

A candid, atmospheric night shot of a group of audience members participating in an immersive site-specific performance of Rooftop Productions' contemporary HK theatre piece, 'Lost Shoreline'. In the foreground, a close-up shows a participant holding a small numbered ticket and a glowing smartphone, framing the experience of an interactive journey. The background features a blurred gathering of diverse spectators standing on a city pavement, highlighting the unique, communal nature of site-specific drama in Hong Kong. 'Lost Shoreline'

Audience members become part of the narrative during our immersive site-specific journey, Lost Shoreline.

In this immersive scene from the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Lost Shoreline' (消失的海岸線), a performer's hand is shown holding a small ticket or card with the number '19761842' while using a smartphone. The blurred background features an out-of-focus crowd, evoking the urban isolation and fleeting connections often explored in experimental stage performance. 'Lost Shoreline'

A fleeting moment of urban isolation captured in 'Lost Shoreline', where a single digit holds the key to forgotten connections.

A behind-the-scenes candid shot from a Rooftop Productions contemporary theatre rehearsal of 'Lost Shoreline' (《消失的海岸線》). In a dimly lit studio, an actor wearing a brown backpack examines a blue prop box while a crew member assists, reflecting the intimate, process-driven nature of Hong Kong independent theatre. 'Lost Shoreline'

Faith Ho examines the essential artifacts of 'Lost Shoreline' during a focused rehearsal session. This moment captures the intimate, process-driven development behind our latest production.

A wide-angle shot of a crowd of people standing on a paved plaza at night, participating in a site-specific theatre workshop for 'Lost Shoreline' by Hong Kong’s Rooftop Productions (天台製作). The participants, including actor Ivor Houlker, are gathered outdoors under the warm glow of streetlights, surrounded by the towering, densely lit residential buildings characteristic of the Hong Kong urban landscape, highlighting the immersive and community-engaged nature of contemporary local stage performance. 'Lost Shoreline'

Actor Ivor Houlker joins participants for an immersive site-specific workshop under the Hong Kong night sky. This session explores the community-engaged essence of 'Lost Shoreline'.

Audience members gather outside the Broadway Cinematheque in Yau Ma Tei for a contemporary theatre performance by Rooftop Productions. The brightly lit building features clean architectural lines and illuminated signage, setting a sophisticated urban backdrop for the play Lost Shoreline. People are seen chatting and walking towards the entrance, creating an atmosphere of anticipation for this Hong Kong independent theatre production. 'Lost Shoreline'

Anticipation builds as audiences gather at the Broadway Cinematheque for Rooftop Productions' immersive performance of Lost Shoreline.

In this immersive rehearsal for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production Lost Shoreline (《消失的海岸線》), a group of performers gather under dim, atmospheric lighting. Several actors, including Michelle Li, are seen holding mobile phones and small numbered admission tickets, suggesting a narrative centered on modern connectivity or participatory site-specific performance. The candid composition emphasizes the intimate, experimental nature of the production.

Michelle Li and the ensemble explore modern connectivity during the immersive rehearsal for Lost Shoreline.

A behind-the-scenes rehearsal shot for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production Lost Shoreline, capturing a close-up of performers interacting with smartphones in a dim, urban environment. The image emphasizes the themes of digital connection and modern isolation often explored in Rooftop Productions' works. Lost Shoreline.

Performers navigate the thin veil between digital connection and urban loneliness during rehearsals for Lost Shoreline.

Audiences gather as the HK5D branding marks the start of the immersive Lost Shoreline experience.

In a rehearsal for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production Lost Shoreline, actor Ivor Houlker is captured in a focused, intimate moment. He sits at a wooden table, his hand delicately touching one of the many smartphones arranged in a precise grid before him. The screens display a digital interface, reflecting a fusion of technology and performance art. The lighting is soft and subdued, emphasizing the performer's concentration as he navigates the interactive elements of this experimental work. 'Lost Shoreline'

Ivor Houlker rehearses a scene for 'Lost Shoreline,' exploring the intersection of human touch and digital interface.

Ivor Houlker captures the ethereal stillness of Lost Shoreline. This evocative moment explores the depths of our displacement.

A dramatic close-up of actress Michelle Li in a production still for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre piece 'Lost Shoreline'. Her face is partially submerged in water, illuminated by a cool, ethereal blue light that highlights water droplets and a single small bubble escaping from her lips, evoking themes of displacement and the depths of human emotion. 'Lost Shoreline'

Michelle Li embodies the haunting themes of displacement in a pivotal scene from 'Lost Shoreline'.

Actor Larry Ng embodies the contemplative tension of 'Lost Shoreline' in this evocative underwater portrait.

A dramatic close-up of Hong Kong actor Chiu Chin Hei, shot underwater for the Rooftop Productions contemporary theatre piece 'Lost Shoreline'. The blue, ethereal lighting highlights air bubbles clinging to his skin and face, evoking a sense of isolation and environmental loss. This striking portrait captures the poignant aesthetic of the production. 'Lost Shoreline'

Chiu Chin Hei embodies the isolation of our environment in this underwater sequence from Lost Shoreline.

Promotional poster for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Lost Shoreline' by Rooftop Productions. The design features a layered, dark blue background with a faint map overlay of Yau Ma Tei and three distinct headshots of male performers arranged vertically on the left. The text includes event details such as the meeting point at Kubrick in Yau Ma Tei, dates from March to April 2017, and ticket information. This immersive theatrical experience utilizes a mobile app to guide participants through the historical and urban development context of the district.

This promotional leaflet details the immersive journey through Yau Ma Tei, guiding audiences via mobile app to uncover the district's hidden historical layers.

In the streets of the old city, have you ever heard the ocean? A glimpse into the contemplative atmosphere of Lost Shoreline.