Songs of Innocence and Experience Gallery

Widescreen cinematic video thumbnail for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Songs of Innocence and Experience' (HKAPA). The image captures a dimly lit stage at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, featuring a lone bassist performing under a sharp, dramatic spotlight on an elevated platform. In the shadowed background, other musicians are visible, including a cellist and a keyboardist. The foreground shows the silhouettes of the theatre audience. The stark contrast between the illuminated stage and the darkness highlights the intimate, atmospheric nature of this performance by Rooftop Productions.

A dramatic key visual for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Songs of Innocence and Experience' by Rooftop Productions. The image features a close-up, moody portrait of actor Caroline Chan, whose face is partially obscured by her arm. Her dark, textured hair is highlighted with striking streaks of neon green and purple, set against a deep violet, ethereal background with abstract, cloudy light forms. The lighting casts a cinematic, high-contrast glow on her face, emphasizing a sharp, intense gaze. 'Songs of Innocence and Experience' Key Visual.

Caroline Chan embodies the atmospheric intensity of our latest production, 'Songs of Innocence and Experience.'

Promotional poster for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Songs of Innocence and Experience' presented by The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. The visual features an intense close-up of an actor, Caroline Chan, with shadowed, moody lighting in hues of deep purple and warm skin tones, highlighting an emotional, piercing gaze. The bold, vertical gold typography of the Chinese title '天真與世故之歌' dominates the right side of the poster, which examines the loss of innocence in modern society. 'In a world losing its innocence, what does it mean to grow up?'

Caroline Chan embodies the piercing gaze of our production, posing the question: In a world losing its innocence, what does it mean to grow up?

A dynamic live band performance for Rooftop Productions' contemporary Hong Kong theatre production, 'Songs of Innocence and Experience'. The stage features a multi-level, industrial-style set with metal scaffolding and platforms, dramatically lit with spotlights in cool blue and warm yellow hues. In the foreground, musician Wu Lui-fung (Band Leader / Guitar) stands on a lower platform, intensely playing a white electric guitar. Above him on an upper platform, musician Chin Wing-kar plays an electric bass, while further back on an elevated level, musician Tsang Yuen-lam Ivy (Keys) is seated at a keyboard. The background is adorned with abstract, circuit-board-like yellow patterns, enhancing the modern stage performance aesthetic. Year One Lonely Hearts’ Club Band.

Band Leader Wu Lui-fung, Chin Wing-kar, and Tsang Yuen-lam Ivy bring the industrial stage to life with the 'Year One Lonely Hearts’ Club Band' sequence.

Three performers engage on a dimly lit stage under dramatic blue lighting, showcasing a dynamic moment from Rooftop Productions' contemporary HK theatre production, 'Songs of Innocence and Experience'. Center stage, Lee On-sang (as Moloch) in a red top and Lo Man-chak (as God) in a light shirt hold up black boards displaying 'Performance on the 6th of June'. To their left, Sin Lok-yan (as Eve or an Angel) in a white top moves energetically. A large screen in the background projects similar text, with musical equipment visible in the distant backdrop, indicating a live stage performance. Ladies and gentlemen in the audience.

Lee On-sang, Lo Man-chak, and Sin Lok-yan command the stage during this pivotal sequence. Ladies and gentlemen in the audience.

In a dramatic scene from the contemporary Hong Kong theatre performance, "Songs of Innocence and Experience," three actors emerge from a smoke-filled backstage area onto a brightly lit stage. Lo Man-chak, portraying God, leads with a confident smile, wearing a striking golden, spiky halo-like headpiece and a flowing white cape. Behind him, Mok Kok-pong as Michael and Cheung Cheuk-hang as Angel also smile, dressed in similar white cape-like garments. The intense cool-toned backlighting creates strong shadows and an ethereal glow around them, highlighting their powerful stage presence. Hallelujah.

Lo Man-chak, Mok Kok-pong, and Cheung Cheuk-hang embody divine figures in this ethereal scene. Hallelujah.

A dramatic contemporary Hong Kong theatre scene from Rooftop Productions' "Songs of Innocence and Experience" unfolds on a dark stage. In the foreground, actor Lee On-sang, in a red top and blue pants, stands at a black podium under a bright spotlight, her mouth open as if singing or speaking passionately. The stage floor is illuminated with swirling blue light patterns, creating a dynamic effect. To the right, actor Sin Lok-yan gestures upwards, while other cast members are dimly visible, standing and crouching. In the mid-ground on the left, Wu Lui-fung, the band leader, plays an electric guitar, bathed in blue light. A large, bright teal screen dominates the background, displaying dark silhouettes of several figures, including one with an arm raised, mirroring the pose of Sin Lok-yan, adding to the visual storytelling of this live stage performance. "Shum Cheuk Yiu, you don’t pick up my calls."

Lee On-sang leads the intensity of the scene while the cast echoes the frustration: "Shum Cheuk Yiu, you don’t pick up my calls."

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.

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

Six actors from the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Songs of Innocence and Experience' are seated and kneeling on a dark stage against a blurry green background. From left, Chew Yu-yeung (Mammon) looks thoughtful. Sin Lok-yan (Eve / Angel) in a striped top smiles broadly, clasping her hands. Behind her, Sum Cheuk-yiu (Abdiel) in red, appears to be singing or speaking. In the foreground center, Lau Ka-ying (Belial) wears glasses and a light grey shirt, looking contemplatively upwards with a visible microphone on her cheek. To her right, Lee On-sang (Moloch) in a red tank top also has a mic and a pensive expression. Another actor is partially visible on the far right. The diverse cast is engaged in a reflective moment, characteristic of a live stage performance exploring themes of youth and personal growth. So... 'What is growing up?'

The cast reflects on the complexities of maturity during a key scene in 'Songs of Innocence and Experience'. So... 'What is growing up?'

A powerful scene from Rooftop Productions' "Songs of Innocence and Experience," featuring two silhouetted actors, Cheung Cheuk-hang (as Himself / Angel) and Sum Cheuk-yiu (as Herself / Abdiel), performing on a contemporary Hong Kong theatre stage. They stand facing each other, mid-gesture, dramatically backlit against a vibrant, stained-glass-like backdrop with geometric patterns in shades of orange, yellow, and blue. Several other silhouetted figures are seated in the foreground, observing the performance. The dynamic lighting emphasizes the theatrical intensity of the moment, characteristic of modern HK stage productions. Thrones, Dominions, Progeny of Light!

Cheung Cheuk-hang as the Angel and Sum Cheuk-yiu as Abdiel face off in a moment of celestial confrontation. "Thrones, Dominions, Progeny of Light!"

In a captivating scene from Rooftop Productions' contemporary HK theatre show, Songs of Innocence and Experience, actor Lo Man-chak, portraying 'Himself / God,' grins playfully at the audience, winking. He wears a majestic golden sunburst crown and a white theatrical costume. With his left hand, he holds up a muscular action figure, similarly adorned with a halo, while his right hand is raised behind it in a gesturing pose. The dramatic stage lighting emphasizes his joyful expression and the intricate details of the props against a dark, softly projected background that mirrors the halo motif, encapsulating the vibrant energy of this unique stage performance. Today, I’m going to introduce my newest creation - my son!

Lo Man-chak as God brings a divine creation to the stage in Songs of Innocence and Experience. "Today, I’m going to introduce my newest creation - my son!"

A dramatic close-up on Caroline Chan as Herself/Satan (Lucifer) during a performance of Rooftop Productions' "Songs of Innocence and Experience." Lit from below and the front, she wears a white, military-style jacket with ornate gold buttons and braiding. Her face, partially shadowed, shows wide, questioning eyes and a slightly open mouth, conveying deep confusion or existential wonder. The intense stage lighting creates a high-contrast portrait against a black background, highlighting the emotion in this contemporary HK theatre stage performance. God, I don’t understand. Why was I created?

Caroline Chan embodies the existential questioning of Lucifer in Rooftop Productions' Songs of Innocence and Experience. 'God, I don’t understand. Why was I created?'

Caroline Chan, portraying 'Herself' or Satan (Lucifer) in Rooftop Productions' contemporary HK theatre production 'Songs of Innocence and Experience,' stands under a spotlight on the left, looking upwards and to the right with an expression of awe or profound questioning. She wears a striking white cape adorned with gold and black military-style accents, over a dark outfit, with a small microphone visible. To her right, a large, ethereal projection fills the stage backdrop, depicting a majestic, crowned, androgynous figure with an antique aesthetic, emanating light and surrounded by a powerful aura, reminiscent of a classical painting. This dramatic stage performance creates a powerful visual contrast between the actor and the projected divine image. God, are you really all-powerful?

Caroline Chan questions the divine, portraying a complex clash between humanity and the celestial in 'Songs of Innocence and Experience'. 'God, are you really all-powerful?'

A powerful moment from Rooftop Productions' contemporary HK theatre production, 'Songs of Innocence and Experience.' Actress Caroline Chan, portraying Herself/Satan (Lucifer), is dramatically lit by deep red stage lighting, her silhouette sharp against the dark background. She looks upwards with an intense expression, mouth open as if singing or declaring, holding a piece of white fabric. Behind her, a large, glowing circular projection displays a striking red geometric star pattern, adding to the intense atmosphere of this stage performance. Announce a new law, make another new king.

Caroline Chan takes the stage as Lucifer, declaring: "Announce a new law, make another new king."

On a dimly lit stage for Rooftop Productions' *Songs of Innocence and Experience*, actor Mok Kok-pong (as Michael) stands center-right, wearing a dark green t-shirt with white trim, his right hand raised with an open palm towards the left. He has a serious expression and a short beard, with a discreet microphone headset. In the background on the left, actor Chew Yu-yeung (as Mammon) in a green long-sleeve shirt and khaki pants holds a folded white garment, looking intently upwards and right. Behind them, a large screen projects a striking image of a rocky, yellowish-brown landscape under a blue sky, with the text 'FOR THE LIBERTY OF UNLICENC'D PRINTING' visible at the top, setting a dramatic mood for this contemporary HK theatre performance. I don't know about Rebellion...

Mok Kok-pong (Michael) and Chew Yu-yeung (Mammon) confront the tension of rebellion on stage. "I don't know about Rebellion..."

A performer, Lee On-sang, stands center stage with back turned to the audience, wearing a white flowing robe and an elaborate, sunburst-style golden headpiece. Her arms are outstretched in a dramatic, celestial pose, silhouetted against a massive, vibrant projection of her own face, lit in deep reds and oranges. This striking moment from the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production, 'Songs of Innocence and Experience' by Rooftop Productions, captures a powerful scene as Lee On-sang (as herself/Moloch) utters: 'Time to say goodbye.'

Lee On-sang as Moloch delivers a final, celestial farewell in the climax of Songs of Innocence and Experience: 'Time to say goodbye.'

Lo Man-chak, portraying Himself / God, stands dramatically on a dark contemporary HK theatre stage, arms outstretched and mouth open as if singing passionately. He wears an all-white ensemble with a striking golden spiky crown, bathed in a spotlight. Behind him, a large screen displays vivid, abstract, fiery orange and red projections, creating an intense atmosphere for this live stage performance. In Rooftop Productions' 'Songs of Innocence and Experience,' Lo Man-chak delivers the powerful lines: 'No, no, don’t exist anymore, It's time to say goodbye'.

Lo Man-chak embodies 'Himself / God' in this pivotal scene from Songs of Innocence and Experience, declaring: 'No, no, don’t exist anymore, It's time to say goodbye.'

A dynamic stage performance from Rooftop Productions' "Songs of Innocence and Experience." Actor Lo Man-chak, portraying 'Himself / God', stands on an elevated platform with arms raised in an expressive gesture, wearing a white shirt, light pants, and a prominent spiky gold crown. His mouth is open, suggesting he is singing or speaking. Behind him, a large screen displays an abstract, luminous image of a figure with raised arms in warm yellow, orange, and red tones. The stage is dimly lit, with a spotlight on Lo Man-chak and blue light on the foreground floor. Two silhouetted figures are visible in the dark foreground, observing this vibrant contemporary HK theatre performance. He says, "It's time to say goodbye."

Lo Man-chak delivers a powerful performance as God in 'Songs of Innocence and Experience.' As the stage fades, he declares: 'It's time to say goodbye.'

Caroline Chan performs in Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece, 'Songs of Innocence and Experience'. Illuminated by stage lighting, Chan kneels on stage, holding a white paper while looking toward the audience with an expressive, storytelling gaze. Behind her, a large projection displays a childhood photograph of her at six years old. The image captures a poignant moment of reflection on growth and identity in modern Hong Kong theatre. Chan reflects, 'Now 3’7, at the age of six.'

Caroline Chan reflects on growth and identity, recalling, 'Now 3’7, at the age of six.'

In a dramatic stage shot from Rooftop Productions’ contemporary theatre piece 'Songs of Innocence and Experience', Chew Yu-yeung, playing the role of Mammon, stands in a vibrant pool of blue light, addressing the audience. He is surrounded by an ensemble cast on stage, obscured in the shadows and illuminated by bright red spotlights and glowing light sticks, creating an intense, hellish atmosphere typical of the company's experimental performance style. As he commands the stage, he delivers the chilling line: "Welcome to hell!"

Chew Yu-yeung commands the stage as Mammon. "Welcome to hell!"

Performer Sin Lok-yan sits center stage in a contemplative pose during a performance of Rooftop Productions' contemporary HK theatre piece, Songs of Innocence and Experience. Backlit by a vibrant, abstract stained-glass style projection featuring geometric green and blue shapes, Sin exudes a poignant vulnerability. As Eve, she reflects on the theme of departure and return: "If I leave, will I still be able to come back?"

As Eve in 'Songs of Innocence and Experience', Sin Lok-yan contemplates the fragility of departure: 'If I leave, will I still be able to come back?'

In a striking scene from Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'Songs of Innocence and Experience', a performer lies flat on the stage floor, his body illuminated by a large cross-shaped spotlight. Behind him, a projection shows an identical image of the performer in the same pose, suspended in mid-air against a backdrop of silhouettes. The stark lighting and minimalist staging evoke themes of sacrifice and identity common in Hong Kong stage performances. Cheung Cheuk-hang, portraying the Angel, delivers the line: 'But I’m not Jesus, I don’t have any great ability.'

Cheung Cheuk-hang as the Angel reflects on human frailty: 'But I’m not Jesus, I don’t have any great ability.'

In this evocative scene from Rooftop Productions' contemporary Hong Kong theatre piece 'Songs of Innocence and Experience', a central male figure, portrayed by Mok Kok-pong as Michael, is suspended horizontally in a striking cruciform pose against a floor-lit cross. Surrounded by fellow performers including Sin Lok-yan as Eve and other angels and fallen spirits, the dramatic lighting highlights the intensity of this avant-garde stage performance. One performer cries out, 'Sorry, Jesus, please, have pity on me!'

Mok Kok-pong as Michael embodies a haunting cruciform pose as the cast cries out, 'Sorry, Jesus, please, have pity on me!'

On a dimly lit stage during a contemporary Hong Kong theatre performance, four actors are engaged in an interactive moment. Lau Ka-ying (playing Belial) crouches on the left, carefully placing a red sphere on a long white strip laid on the floor. To her right, Cheung Cheuk-hang (playing Angel) also crouches, observing a yellow object on the strip. Mak Ho-tin (playing Milton/Beelzebub) is captured mid-lunge in the center, appearing to run towards the activity with focused energy. In the background, Mok Kok-pong (playing Michael) is visible on a metal staircase, watching. A large screen projection behind them displays the Chinese title of Rooftop Productions' 'Songs of Innocence and Experience' and abstract yellow and red imagery. Small white confetti-like pieces are scattered across the dark stage floor, illuminated by focused spotlights, highlighting the dynamic movement in this contemporary HK theatre stage production. As if an invitation to this energetic interaction, the performers embody the spirit of the line, 'Oh, let's fight!'

Mak Ho-tin lunges into the fray as the company embodies the call to action: 'Oh, let's fight!'

On a dimly lit stage bathed in striking blue spotlights, performers from Rooftop Productions (天台製作) enact a scene from their contemporary theatrical piece, 'Songs of Innocence and Experience' (《天真與世故之歌》). In the center, a large vertical screen projects a close-up portrait of Caroline Chan (as Satan/Lucifer). Flanking the screen, actors move in dynamic, choreographed poses—some kneeling, some lunging—capturing the intense, ritualistic atmosphere of this Hong Kong theatre production. One performer echoes the show's dark, poetic themes: "Like a cruel angel."

Caroline Chan as Satan looms over the stage, embodied by the cast through ritualistic movement: 'Like a cruel angel.'

A dramatic stage scene from Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre performance, 'Songs of Innocence and Experience' (《天真與世故之歌》). At the center, Lo Man-chak, portraying God, stands elevated on a platform in front of a striking, illuminated geometric backdrop that resembles a stained-glass window. Below, a group of cast members—including performers representing entities like Abdiel, Belial, Moloch, Mammon, Michael, Satan, and Eve—stand with their backs to the audience, wearing white capes, as if listening to a divine pronouncement. The atmospheric lighting creates a cinematic quality typical of professional Hong Kong stage productions. Lo Man-chak, as God, commands the space: 'Hear all ye Angels, Thrones, Dominions.'

Lo Man-chak, as God, commands the heavens in a pivotal moment: 'Hear all ye Angels, Thrones, Dominions.'

Two actors, Caroline Chan and Sum Cheuk-yiu, sit side-by-side on a minimalist dark stage for Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece, 'Songs of Innocence and Experience'. Dressed in matching white capes, they lean their heads against their hands in a contemplative, weary pose. The dramatic stage lighting creates a high-contrast atmosphere, emphasizing the introspective mood of the performance. As they stare into the distance, they seem to ponder their existence: 'Have you ever wondered if there’s anything beyond all this?'

Caroline Chan and Sum Cheuk-yiu contemplate existence in 'Songs of Innocence and Experience'. 'Have you ever wondered if there’s anything beyond all this?'

Sum Cheuk-yiu, performing live in the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Songs of Innocence and Experience', sings expressively into a microphone while playing an electronic keyboard. She is brightly lit on a dark stage, against a large teal-blue screen projecting dramatic silhouettes of figures interacting, one pointing an accusatory finger. In the shadowy background, a musician plays an electric guitar, adding to the multimedia stage performance. 'Your daughter has grown up.'

Sum Cheuk-yiu delivers an emotive performance in 'Songs of Innocence and Experience', capturing the poignant realization that 'your daughter has grown up.'

In a dramatic scene from Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'Songs of Innocence and Experience', actor Lo Man-chak sits on a dimly lit stage, dressed in white with a metallic headpiece. He holds a small puppet, gesturing towards it with an intense expression that mirrors the giant, projected image of himself looming in the background. The interplay between the live performer and the screen creates a surreal, multi-layered visual effect characteristic of experimental Hong Kong stagecraft. As he addresses the puppet, he delivers the line: "Bad boy! Who said you could be so arrogant?"

Lo Man-chak portrays God in a surreal encounter, demanding of his puppet: "Bad boy! Who said you could be so arrogant?"

In a striking dramatic moment from Rooftop Productions’ contemporary stage play 'Songs of Innocence and Experience' (《天真與世故之歌》), actor Sin Lok-yan is captured under a sharp, high-contrast spotlight in an otherwise pitch-black theatre. She is kneeling, looking upward with a poignant, vulnerable expression, her hands resting on her lap. As she performs this intimate scene, she speaks the line, 'It’s been three months since I’ve eaten with my mum.'

Sin Lok-yan reflects on distance and domestic absence in a haunting scene from 'Songs of Innocence and Experience': 'It’s been three months since I’ve eaten with my mum.'

On a dimly lit stage for Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'Songs of Innocence and Experience', an actor in a dark cloak stands in a dramatic spotlight, gesturing upwards while addressing a group of six performers. The ensemble sits or stands on a tiered platform wearing matching white capes, positioned before a large, luminous, circular stained-glass window design. The scene captures a moment of intense confrontation and rebellion. As the central actor points toward the heavens, they declare: "We need to tell him clearly what we think."

Mak Ho-tin as Milton leads the ensemble in a moment of existential defiance, declaring: "We need to tell him clearly what we think."

A dramatic stage scene from Rooftop Productions’ contemporary play 'Songs of Innocence and Experience' (《天真與世故之歌》). On a dark stage illuminated by sharp blue and yellow spotlights, a performer playing Milton stands center stage in front of a large vertical screen showing a close-up of himself singing. Actors dressed in futuristic white capes and dark performance attire are scattered across the stage, some brandishing long, thin white poles as spears, capturing a moment of epic tension. One performer kneels in the foreground left, while another bows on the right, emphasizing the play's intense, avant-garde theatrical aesthetic in Hong Kong. As the tension mounts, a performer sings, 'Twixt host and host but narrow space was left.'

Mak Ho-tin as Milton commands the stage as the ensemble gathers for battle. 'Twixt host and host but narrow space was left.

A dramatic stage shot from Rooftop Productions’ contemporary theatre piece 'Songs of Innocence and Experience'. The performer Lo Man-chak, portraying God, stands with his back to the audience against a large, golden-orange backdrop layered with English text from Milton’s Paradise Lost and bold Chinese calligraphy that reads 'The losers are driven to the edge of heaven'. He wears an elaborate headpiece resembling a golden sunburst and a flowing white garment with wide sleeves, his arms outstretched in a powerful, celestial gesture. The lighting focuses sharply on his silhouette, emphasizing the scale and spiritual weight of the performance. As he stands at the horizon of his own creation, Lo Man-chak delivers the line: 'When I am alone, I dream, staring at the horizon, but words fail.'

Lo Man-chak embodies God in this celestial moment from 'Songs of Innocence and Experience': 'When I am alone, I dream, staring at the horizon, but words fail.'

Lo Man-chak stands center stage in a dramatic, high-contrast spotlight, portraying God in Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece, Songs of Innocence and Experience. He wears a radiant gold sunburst crown and a flowing white cape over a modern shirt, arms outstretched in a divine, solemn posture against a dark, moody background. As he embodies the role, he delivers the haunting line: "Yes, I know that there is no light in a room when the sun is missing."

Lo Man-chak embodies the divine in Songs of Innocence and Experience, musing, "Yes, I know that there is no light in a room when the sun is missing."

In a dramatic scene from Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'Songs of Innocence and Experience', performer Lo Man-chak, portraying the character of God, descends a set of metal scaffolding stairs. He is dressed in an all-white ensemble with a flowing cape and wears a prominent, spiked sunburst crown. Bathed in a stark, singular spotlight against a darkened stage, his posture is emotive and expressive, capturing the essence of modern Hong Kong stage performance. As if singing or declaring to the audience, he voices: 'If you are not there with me.'

Lo Man-chak as God descends the stage in a moment of poignant reflection, echoing the question: 'If you are not there with me.'

In a moody, red-lit stage production of Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'Songs of Innocence and Experience', Sin Lok-yan stands in silhouette playing the flute, while band leader Wu Lui-fung plays bass guitar in the background. This atmospheric performance captures the intensity of Hong Kong live stage art. As Sin Lok-yan delivers a poignant moment of the show, she sings, "No money no use, no money no dream."

Sin Lok-yan and Wu Lui-fung perform the haunting refrain: "No money no use, no money no dream."

A dramatic stage shot from Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre performance, 'Songs of Innocence and Experience' (《天真與世故之歌》). Seven actors are posed on a dark stage illuminated by a high-contrast spotlight, evoking a sense of somber contemplation and tension. The performers, including Mak Ho-tin, Lo Man-chak, Lau Ka-ying, Caroline Chan, Cheung Cheuk-hang, and Sin Lok-yan, are dressed in minimalist, neutral attire as they embody their multifaceted roles as both themselves and mythical figures. One actor, positioned in the center, leans thoughtfully on their hand while others gaze upward or across the stage, capturing a moment of heavy atmosphere and raw emotional delivery. As the intensity builds, the actors intone, 'You loser, you loser, it's time for revenge.'

Mak Ho-tin, Lo Man-chak, and the cast channel raw intensity as they declare, 'You loser, you loser, it's time for revenge.'

Four actors from Rooftop Productions perform on a dark, red-lit stage in the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Songs of Innocence and Experience' (《天真與世故之歌》). Positioned in a dramatic crouch under a glowing, geometric stained-glass backdrop, the cast members—representing figures such as Satan, Moloch, Belial, and Mammon—exude a tense, powerful energy under the intense stage lighting. As they reflect on their journey, the ensemble captures the essence of the performance, echoing: "Although the results weren't ideal, our challenge was a success."

Caroline Chan, Lee On-sang, Lau Ka-ying, and Chew Yu-yeung embody their roles amidst the tension of the stage. As the cast reflects on the production, they note: “Although the results weren't ideal, our challenge was a success.”

Sin Lok-yan stands on stage in a dynamic theatrical performance for Rooftop Productions' contemporary HK theatre show, 'Songs of Innocence and Experience'. Illuminated by warm, dramatic spotlighting, Sin strikes a defiant pose with crossed arms, positioned in front of a large-scale projection featuring classical imagery of a figure reaching toward an ethereal, prayerful woman. The composition contrasts modern performance with traditional iconographic themes. As she contemplates her role, she evokes the line: 'Mother of the human race.'

Sin Lok-yan embodies the archetypal mother in 'Songs of Innocence and Experience': 'Mother of the human race.'

In a dramatic scene from Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'Songs of Innocence and Experience', actor Sin Lok-yan stands center stage on the left, wearing a red top and beige trousers. Opposite her on the right, Caroline Chan, dressed in black and wearing inline skates, leans forward with dynamic, tense energy, a theatrical prop mimicking an antenna or tail extending from her head. The stage is illuminated by a spotlight, highlighting a large, backlit stained-glass-style panel featuring a geometric green flower design. The performer playing Eve says, 'I hadn’t thought of leaving.'

Sin Lok-yan as Eve faces off against Caroline Chan’s Lucifer, declaring, 'I hadn’t thought of leaving.'

In a dramatic spotlight during a Rooftop Productions (天台製作) contemporary theatre performance of 'Songs of Innocence and Experience', actor Cheung Cheuk-hang, playing the role of himself/Angel, performs with an intense, pained expression. He is positioned behind a keyboard, surrounded by multiple disembodied sock puppets arranged as if playing instruments, set against a dark stage atmosphere. As he sings with raw emotion, he poses the poignant question: "Have you sacrificed anything to help others?"

Cheung Cheuk-hang as the Angel confronts the audience with the poignant question: 'Have you sacrificed anything to help others?'

A powerful scene from Rooftop Productions' contemporary HK theatre performance, "Songs of Innocence and Experience," features actor Mok Kok-pong portraying Michael on a raised stage. He stands center, illuminated by a bright spotlight, holding a red rectangular prop that obscures his face. Behind him, a large projection displays William Blake's artwork depicting Michael leading Adam and Eve out of Eden, reinforcing the play's themes of innocence and experience. Other cast members are dimly visible around the dark stage platforms, observing this dramatic moment. Mok Kok-pong (as Michael) proclaims, "My name is Michael too."

Mok Kok-pong brings depth to the role of Michael in Songs of Innocence and Experience, declaring, "My name is Michael too."

In a dramatic scene from Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'Songs of Innocence and Experience', Mak Ho-tin is seen kneeling in a spotlight, arms outstretched toward the center stage in an emotional plea. Standing in the foreground, Caroline Chan, portraying Satan (Lucifer), is bathed in a cool, stark light, her expression pensive and melancholic, wearing an elaborate dark uniform adorned with feather-like hair ornaments. Mak Ho-tin cries out, 'God, I’ve always pursued truth and justice.'

Mak Ho-tin pleads for justice before Caroline Chan’s Satan, crying out, "God, I’ve always pursued truth and justice."

In a dramatic scene from Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre performance, 'Songs of Innocence and Experience', actor Mak Ho-tin is captured kneeling center stage on a raised platform. He is illuminated by a stark spotlight, his expression earnest as he performs. Behind him, a massive, surreal shadow is cast against the backdrop, resembling a figure with antennae, symbolizing the complex themes of the production. As the performer speaks his line, he declares: 'Man judged me, and found me guilty. So here I am.'

Mak Ho-tin confronts judgment as Milton in 'Songs of Innocence and Experience': 'Man judged me, and found me guilty. So here I am.'

In a dramatic scene from Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'Songs of Innocence and Experience', actor Mak Ho-tin kneels on a dimly lit stage, his arms outstretched in a mirror image of the large, expressive William Blake illustration projected behind him. The atmospheric lighting emphasizes his emotive performance as he embodies Milton, declaring, 'History will remember me as a loser.'

Actor Mak Ho-tin embodies Milton in a haunting reflection on legacy, declaring, 'History will remember me as a loser.'

In a dynamic scene from the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Songs of Innocence and Experience' by Rooftop Productions, a cast of actors performs a synchronised high-kick routine on a darkened stage illuminated by dramatic, colorful spotlights. The performers, dressed in casual, modern attire, display high-energy movement that balances precision with emotional expression, capturing the themes of the performance. As they stand in a line across the stage, the performers embody the essence of the production, collectively echoing the sentiment: 'Learn how to hide your feelings.'

The ensemble performs a high-energy routine, navigating the balance between precision and the struggle to 'learn how to hide your feelings.'

In a dramatic scene from Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre performance, 'Songs of Innocence and Experience,' Sung Kwok-tung is seen focused on playing electronic drums and a large gong under moody, deep red stage lighting, while Chin Wing-kar plays an electric guitar in the background. This atmospheric production explores complex themes of musical storytelling in Hong Kong theatre. As the tension mounts, a performer sings, "Don't cry out loud."

Sung Kwok-tung and Chin Wing-kar perform a tense musical sequence in 'Songs of Innocence and Experience,' echoing the warning: 'Don't cry out loud.'

A high-energy moment from Rooftop Productions' contemporary HK theatre performance, "Songs of Innocence and Experience," unfolds on a stage illuminated by a kaleidoscope of purple, blue, yellow, green, and red spotlights. A large purple backdrop complements the vibrant floor, which reflects the dramatic lighting. A diverse ensemble of performers, including Caroline Chan as Satan (Lucifer) in a powerful lunge in the foreground, and Sum Cheuk-yiu as Abdiel and Lee On-sang as Moloch among others, are captured in dynamic, expressive movements across the stage. On a raised platform to the left, Wu Lui-fung, the Band Leader, plays an electric guitar, providing live musical accompaniment for this compelling stage performance. The scene bursts with theatrical intensity, capturing a moment of palpable drama. A character asks, "What's going on?"

Caroline Chan as Satan leads a chaotic ensemble in a high-intensity scene, prompting the desperate question: 'What's going on?'

A group of twelve performers, including Sum Cheuk-yiu, Cheung Cheuk-hang, Lau Ka-ying, Chew Yu-yeung, Sin Lok-yan, Mak Ho-tin, Caroline Chan, Mok Kok-pong, Lo Man-chak, and Lee On-sang, stand in a line across a dark stage, illuminated by a spotlight from above. Their faces are turned upwards and slightly to the right, with expressions ranging from contemplative to questioning, embodying the themes of Rooftop Productions' contemporary Hong Kong theatre piece, *Songs of Innocence and Experience*. The bare stage and dramatic lighting emphasize the actors' presence in this powerful stage performance. One of the performers appears to be speaking the line, "I said hey, what's going on?"

The ensemble confronts the celestial hierarchy, questioning existence with the iconic line, "I said hey, what's going on?"

A dynamic scene from Rooftop Productions' contemporary Hong Kong theatre performance, 'Songs of Innocence and Experience,' unfolds on a dark stage bathed in vivid blue and purple light. Multiple performers, in casual attire, move gracefully while wielding glowing, curved light sculptures in shades of purple, white, and yellow. In the foreground, figures are captured mid-action, interacting with the luminous arcs, showcasing energetic movement. In the background, a performer stands centrally on a raised platform, framed by two yellow glowing arcs, beneath a large blue screen displaying projected text. This striking image highlights the innovative use of light art and movement in a cutting-edge stage performance, as if a performer were singing, 'Gokigen na chou ni natte.'

Performers embody the spirit of transformation, moving through light as they sing, 'Gokigen na chou ni natte.'

Performers at Rooftop Productions (天台製作) use light-painting techniques to create glowing circular trails across a dark stage in this scene from the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production, Songs of Innocence and Experience. The long-exposure photography captures rhythmic movement and abstract forms of light, emphasizing themes of growth and transformation. A performer declares, 'When I meet a monster, I instantly grow.'

Performers utilize light-painting to embody the transformative process of maturity. As the shadows shift, they declare: 'When I meet a monster, I instantly grow.'

In this rehearsal for Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'Songs of Innocence and Experience', band leader Wu Lui-fung stands on the left playing a white electric guitar, while musician Chin Wing-kar stands on the right, focused as she plays a black electric bass. In the background, musician Tsang Yuen-lam is captured in a large wall mirror practicing on a keyboard. The room is a functional studio space, equipped with various musical instruments including a guzheng and amplifier. Songs of Innocence and Experience Rehearsal.

Band leader Wu Lui-fung, Chin Wing-kar, and Tsang Yuen-lam fine-tune their arrangement during a rehearsal for 'Songs of Innocence and Experience'.

In a rehearsal for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Songs of Innocence and Experience' by Rooftop Productions, a performer playing Abdiel (Sum Cheuk-yiu) stands in the foreground, eyes closed and head tilted back, arms raised high in an expression of pure, ecstatic triumph. Behind her, other cast members, including Caroline Chan, are captured in motion, their arms raised as they participate in the intense, physical storytelling of this experimental stage performance. Songs of Innocence and Experience Rehearsal

Sum Cheuk-yiu as Abdiel leads the cast, including Caroline Chan as Satan, in an intense rehearsal for 'Songs of Innocence and Experience'.

Three performers—Lee On-sang, Sum Cheuk-yiu, and Lau Ka-ying—share a lighthearted moment during a rehearsal for the Rooftop Productions contemporary theatre piece, 'Songs of Innocence and Experience'. Sum Cheuk-yiu (playing Abdiel) points playfully while laughing, flanked by Lee On-sang (playing Moloch) and Lau Ka-ying (playing Belial), who expresses heartfelt joy with her hands over her chest. The scene captures the collaborative spirit of HK stage performance. Songs of Innocence and Experience Rehearsal.

Lee On-sang, Sum Cheuk-yiu, and Lau Ka-ying share a moment of collaborative discovery during the Songs of Innocence and Experience rehearsals.

Close-up of actor Lo Man-chak in a rehearsal for Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece, Songs of Innocence and Experience. Wearing a dark police-style cap with a gold band, he holds a small, featureless wooden mannequin figure near his face, his expression intense and focused as he contemplates the figurine. The atmospheric lighting captures the raw, experimental nature of Hong Kong stage performance. Songs of Innocence and Experience Rehearsal.

Lo Man-chak examines the enigmatic mannequin during a rehearsal for Songs of Innocence and Experience.

In a candid rehearsal for Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'Songs of Innocence and Experience', actress Caroline Chan (cast as Satan/Lucifer) leans forward with an intense, focused gaze during a discussion. She wears a dark t-shirt and an orange scarf, her hair styled in two buns. In the background, another performer with a guitar is slightly out of focus, capturing the creative atmosphere of a Hong Kong stage production. Songs of Innocence and Experience Rehearsal.

Caroline Chan explores the depth of the Lucifer character during an intense rehearsal for Songs of Innocence and Experience.

In a dim, atmospheric rehearsal room, performers from Rooftop Productions engage in an intense scene for their contemporary Hong Kong theatre piece, Songs of Innocence and Experience. Chew Yu-yeung, cast as Mammon, stands in the foreground with a focused, dynamic stance, wielding a glowing orange light stick high in the air. Other ensemble members are positioned in the background, their movements synchronized with similar light sticks to create streaks of motion. The lighting design emphasizes the contrast between shadow and the vibrant orange glow, capturing the theatrical energy of the rehearsal. Songs of Innocence and Experience Rehearsal.

Chew Yu-yeung as Mammon explores the interplay of light and shadow during rehearsals for Songs of Innocence and Experience.

In this rehearsal for Rooftop Productions' contemporary Hong Kong stage performance, 'Songs of Innocence and Experience', three actors—Chew Yu-yeung, Lo Man-chak, and Mok Kok-pong—are captured in a dynamic, expressive pose on a studio stage. They are kneeling or standing with arms wide open, faces turned upward with hopeful, joyful expressions, suggesting a moment of thematic vulnerability or spiritual awakening central to the show. Songs of Innocence and Experience Rehearsal.

Chew Yu-yeung, Lo Man-chak, and Mok Kok-pong explore the show's spiritual core during a rehearsal for Songs of Innocence and Experience.

In a rehearsal for Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'Songs of Innocence and Experience', band leader Wu Lui-fung stands left, focused on playing his black bass guitar. To the right, Tsang Yuen-lam Ivy plays a keyboard, her expression intent and concentrated. In the background, another performer works with a synthesizer in a dimly lit studio featuring dark stage curtains. This image captures the artistic rigor behind the scenes of a Hong Kong stage performance: 'Songs of Innocence and Experience Rehearsal.'

Band leader Wu Lui-fung and musician Tsang Yuen-lam Ivy fine-tune the atmospheric soundscape during rehearsals for 'Songs of Innocence and Experience'.