The Furies Variations Gallery

Widescreen video thumbnail for the show The Furies Variations, featuring a performer on a dimly lit theatre stage. The actor, wearing a white shirt, light-colored trousers, and a dramatic dark red cape, sports a prominent beard as they gesture expressively under a focused spotlight. The background is dark, highlighting the intense and contemporary theatrical atmosphere of this Hong Kong performance.

Promotional video thumbnail for The Furies Variations - Actors' Interviews, featuring a medium close-up of a Hong Kong contemporary theatre actor, Chiu Fuk-wing, speaking with an engaged and thoughtful expression. The shot is a widescreen cinematic 16:9 framing, set against a softly blurred stage background with abstract mannequins, emphasizing the minimalist aesthetic often seen in independent HK performing arts. The text '邱福永創作演員' (Chiu Fuk-wing, Creator/Actor) is displayed in the bottom right corner.

Promotional video thumbnail for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'The Furies Variations,' presented by Rooftop Productions. The widescreen cinematic image features a shirtless, fair-skinned performer with light hair, depicted as a statue-like figure holding a pair of scales, symbolizing justice and retribution. The background transitions from a vibrant pink on the left to a deep blue on the right, decorated with subtle particle effects. The Chinese title '復仇變奏曲' is displayed in large, bold, glitch-effect text, with the English subtitle 'THE FURIES VARIATIONS' underneath, capturing the dramatic and avant-garde aesthetic of this local stage performance.

Key visual for Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre performance, 'The Furies Variations'. Actor Yau Fuk Wing is depicted as a classical figure holding a set of scales, his body partially dissolving into digital, glitch-like fragments against a dramatic dual-tone red and blue background. The aesthetic emphasizes themes of justice and modern psychological fragmentation. 'The Furies Variations, Key Visual'

Yau Fuk Wing embodies the fragmented spirit of justice in this key visual for The Furies Variations.

Promotional poster for the contemporary Hong Kong stage production 'The Furies Variations' by Rooftop Productions. The image features a shirtless performer, Yau Fuk Wing, with pale, possibly painted skin, holding a golden pair of scales in front of a deep blue, textured backdrop that fades into an abstract, dark, starry space. The title 'The Furies Variations' is prominently displayed in bold, distressed typography. This avant-garde theatrical work explores themes of justice and morality, highlighted by the accompanying quote: 'By what principle are we to continue choosing justice, and not choose the greatest injustice? — Plato, The Republic.'

Yau Fuk Wing embodying the scales of justice in 'The Furies Variations': 'By what principle are we to continue choosing justice, and not choose the greatest injustice?'

In a dark, atmospheric scene from Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'The Furies Variations', a performer is silhouetted against a vibrant, multi-colored light display. Their hands are illuminated as they manipulate light and shadows on a screen, which casts oversized, dramatic figures of the ensemble onto a large backdrop. This visually arresting moment reflects the production's exploration of perception and confinement. As the scene unfolds, a performer speaks: 'In the cave there are people who have been imprisoned there from birth.'

Michelle Li manipulates light to cast the ensemble’s shadows, embodying the haunting realization: 'In the cave there are people who have been imprisoned there from birth.'

A dramatic stage shot from Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre performance, 'The Furies Variations'. The image captures silhouettes of actors standing atop a stark white platform, illuminated by intense, contrasting blue and red stage lights that create a sense of mystery and existential depth, characteristic of experimental Hong Kong theatre. The onscreen subtitles read, "And the shadows that she has seen all her life are merely caused by them."

Actors stand amidst the stark interplay of light and dark, echoing the realization: 'And the shadows that she has seen all her life are merely caused by them.'

A dramatic stage shot from Rooftop Productions’ contemporary theatre piece 'The Furies Variations'. A performer wearing a flowing red cape stands with their back to the audience, facing a large, stark banner featuring the hand-painted, foreboding name 'AGAMEMNON'. Intense, high-contrast red and blue stage lighting creates a mythic, shadow-heavy atmosphere typical of Hong Kong experimental theatre. A character whispers, 'Agamemnon must leave behind his wife, Clytemnestra.'

Michelle Li embodies the weight of separation as she confronts the shadow of Agamemnon: 'Agamemnon must leave behind his wife, Clytemnestra.'

In a dramatic scene from Rooftop Productions’ contemporary theatre production 'The Furies Variations', actor Michelle Li performs under a sharp spotlight on a darkened stage. She is wearing a deep red cloak and a dark, curly wig and beard, portraying a character with an intense expression while gesturing with her hand. As she embodies her role, she exclaims, “Ai ah! This Menelaus is really troublesome.”

Michelle Li channels the frustrations of the stage as she exclaims, “Ai ah! This Menelaus is really troublesome.”

In a dramatic scene from Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'The Furies Variations' (《復仇變奏曲》), a central male performer (Chou Henick) sits semi-nude on an examination table, gesturing upward under stark, cool-toned stage lighting. He is flanked by two performers (Lung Jes and Yau Fuk Wing) draped in ethereal white garments, who stand by the table, framing the composition with a sense of classical tragedy and modern theatrical tension. The atmospheric lighting emphasizes the high-contrast aesthetic typical of Hong Kong's independent performance arts scene. The central performer leans into his role, speaking the line: 'Aren’t there two kinds of story, one true and the other false?'

Chou Henick, Lung Jes, and Yau Fuk Wing explore the tension between reality and artifice. 'Aren’t there two kinds of story, one true and the other false?'

Chan Wing Shuen performs in Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'The Furies Variations'. She wears a distinct, geometric black-and-white headpiece and a white top, gazing intensely toward a microphone on a desk under dramatic red and blue stage lighting. Behind her, another performer is blurred in the background, adding to the experimental atmosphere of this Hong Kong stage production. Chan Wing Shuen poignantly asks, 'Why are books so important to you?'

Chan Wing Shuen explores the power of literature in this intense moment from 'The Furies Variations'. 'Why are books so important to you?' she asks.

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.'

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

In this atmospheric still from Rooftop Productions' contemporary Hong Kong play 'The Furies Variations' (《復仇變奏曲》), actor Yau Fuk Wing is illuminated by the warm, flickering glow of joss sticks in a dark, minimalist setting. He stands over a table adorned with small offerings, his expression focused and reverent as he performs a ritualistic act, highlighting the production's unique approach to movement and dramatic lighting. As he engages with the altar, he delivers the haunting line, 'Father into your hands, I commend my spirit.'

Yau Fuk Wing performs a solemn ritual in The Furies Variations, echoing the haunting plea: 'Father into your hands, I commend my spirit.'

Chan Wing Shuen performs in Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece, The Furies Variations (《復仇變奏曲》). Under dramatic stage lighting, she stands center stage wearing a traditional-style red embroidered garment, intensely reciting from a book while standing before an altar setup with ritual offerings and incense. Chan Wing Shuen emotionally delivers the lines, 'The countless fleet of the Greeks arrived at the beach at Aulis.'

Chan Wing Shuen performs a harrowing invocation, reciting: 'The countless fleet of the Greeks arrived at the beach at Aulis.'

Chan Wing Shuen stands on a darkened stage, lit by a warm, focused spotlight, holding a script in Rooftop Productions' (天台製作) experimental performance of The Furies Variations. In the background, a large screen displays a minimalist altar with burning candles and offerings, creating a haunting, ritualistic atmosphere. Chan wears a patterned traditional-style top, her expression serious and contemplative. This contemporary Hong Kong theatre production blends classical Greek themes with modern stage aesthetics. The performer reflects, 'The host of the Greek army watches in silence. They feel powerless.'

Chan Wing Shuen embodies the powerlessness of the Greek army. 'The host of the Greek army watches in silence. They feel powerless.'

In a dramatic scene from Rooftop Productions’ contemporary play 'The Furies Variations', a shirtless male performer lies on a raised treatment bed under intense blue stage lighting. Beside him, actor Chan Wing Shuen holds a glass toward him, creating a haunting atmosphere characteristic of experimental Hong Kong theatre. Reflecting on the show's dark themes, the character asks, 'Death. It is one of two things, don’t you think?'

Chan Wing Shuen interrogates mortality in this haunting scene: 'Death. It is one of two things, don’t you think?'

A dramatic stage shot from Rooftop Productions' contemporary Hong Kong theatre piece, The Furies Variations. Actor Yau Fuk Wing is captured in a striking pose, shirtless and draped in white fabric, reaching one hand upward to hold a glass goblet against a stark, theatrical spotlight while holding another in his lower hand. His expression is intense and evocative, capturing the visceral atmosphere of this experimental stage performance. As he embodies his character, he declares, 'I was tried for blasphemy and sentenced to die.'

Yau Fuk Wing embodies the weight of conviction in this intense sequence from The Furies Variations: 'I was tried for blasphemy and sentenced to die.'

Yau Fuk Wing performs in a dramatic, emotionally charged scene from Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece, The Furies Variations (《復仇變奏曲》). Bathed in intense red stage lighting, he wears a long, flowing white skirt and top, his face contorted in a powerful cry of anguish as he raises one arm high into the dark void. He grips a tall, thin wooden staff with his other hand, while a stark blue silhouette of another figure stands in the background, creating a high-contrast atmosphere typical of avant-garde Hong Kong stage productions. Yau Fuk Wing cries out the show's theme, "God knows, God knows I want to break free."

Yau Fuk Wing embodies a soul in torment, crying out: "God knows, God knows I want to break free."

A dramatic stage shot from Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'The Furies Variations' (《復仇變奏曲》). A mannequin, representing the complex figure of Clytemnestra, stands illuminated in stark blue light on a wheeled trolley, holding a mop handle. The dark, industrial theatre setting emphasizes the themes of oppression and agency found in this Hong Kong production. As the character ponders her fate, she asks, 'As a victim of oppression, is Clytemnestra not allowed to resist?'

On the industrial stage, the figure of Clytemnestra confronts her circumstances: as a victim of oppression, is she not allowed to resist?

A performer stands with their back to the audience on a brightly lit stage during a rehearsal for Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece, 'The Furies Variations'. Bathed in dramatic backlighting and swirling theatrical smoke, the performer wears a sheer skirt and towering platform heels, creating a striking silhouette. Actor Yau Fuk Wing portrays the character as they stand at the end of a red runner, embodying the tension of the scene. The actor utters the lines: "I'll get your bath ready, take a bath and then have dinner."

Yau Fuk Wing finds a haunting quietude in the rehearsal of 'The Furies Variations' as he delivers the domestic invitation: 'I'll get your bath ready, take a bath and then have dinner.'

In a dramatic scene from Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre performance, 'The Furies Variations' (《復仇變奏曲》), performers Chan Wing Shuen and Chou Henick utilize stark stage lighting to create a haunting visual. Set against a dark, minimalist background, a spotlight highlights their interaction with a mannequin head, evoking themes of trauma and classic Greek tragedy. One performer holds a translucent object as they enact a violent narrative, Chan Wing Shuen delivers the chilling line: "He went as far as killing her husband and baby in front of her."

Chan Wing Shuen and Chou Henick confront the weight of a violent history: 'He went as far as killing her husband and baby in front of her.'

In a dramatic scene from Rooftop Productions’ contemporary theatre piece 'The Furies Variations,' actor Yau Fuk Wing stands on stage wearing a white sleeveless dress and a reddish-brown wig. He leans over a clinical examination table covered in a heavy, draped maroon fabric, casting a somber gaze toward the surface. The stage lighting is moody and focused, highlighting the emotional tension of the performance. Yau Fuk Wing contemplates, 'How is he a good king?'

Yau Fuk Wing questions the nature of leadership in this pivotal moment from The Furies Variations: 'How is he a good king?'

A dramatic stage shot from Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre performance, 'The Furies Variations' (《復仇變奏曲》). A mannequin with a bright, glowing white tablet for a face stands centrally against a large, cinematic banner featuring the word 'ELECTRA' in a distorted, glitch-art font. The background is washed in a high-contrast blend of deep red and blue stage lighting, creating a haunting, avant-garde aesthetic typical of HK experimental theatre. As the performance explores themes of grief and memory, the atmosphere captures the line: 'Mourning becomes… Electra.'

Reflecting on the distortion of memory and loss: 'Mourning becomes… Electra.'

A dramatic stage shot from Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre performance, 'The Furies Variations'. A performer, Michelle Li, stands center stage in a glowing blue spotlight, silhouette cast against an industrial set that includes a glass-encased drum kit and musical instruments. Her posture is intense and commanding. As she channels the show's dark themes, she sings, "My plug in baby, Crucifies my enemies."

Michelle Li commands the industrial stage with the haunting line, 'My plug in baby, crucifies my enemies.'

On a dark stage, actor Chou Henick performs in Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece, The Furies Variations. He is illuminated by a dramatic spotlight, wearing a white t-shirt and a flowing, heavy-weight maroon cape that fans out behind him. With an intense expression, he points upward with his right hand while clutching a small, rustic wooden figure in his left. As he commands the space, he delivers the line: "It is you that has brought this fate upon yourself, not I."

Chou Henick commands the stage in The Furies Variations, delivering the chilling ultimatum: "It is you that has brought this fate upon yourself, not I."

Chou Henick contemplates the claustrophobic weight of the city, musing: 'Pylades, this city is a prison. A goodly one / In which there are many confines, wards, and dungeons.'

A dramatic stage shot from Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre performance, 'The Furies Variations' (《復仇變奏曲》), featuring a row of five actors bathed in intense, low-key lighting. Their expressions are strained and visceral, reflecting the raw emotional intensity typical of Hong Kong experimental theatre. A silhouette of an additional performer stands in the foreground, framing the central ensemble. The characters deliver the haunting lines: 'Endlessly humiliating, cursing, reminding you / Of your sin of killing your mother.'

The ensemble, including Chou Henick and Wong On Ting, confronts the haunting burden of their actions: 'Endlessly humiliating, cursing, reminding you / Of your sin of killing your mother.'

A dramatic stage shot from Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre performance, The Furies Variations (2018). The image captures a group of performers dressed in all-white, moving across a dark, minimalist stage. A female performer, Lung Jes, stands in the background holding a vintage VCR, while other cast members, including Chan Wing Shuen, are captured mid-motion, emphasizing the fluid, experimental choreography typical of Hong Kong contemporary theatre. The scene is defined by high-contrast lighting that creates a sense of tension and mystery. The Furies Variations, Rooftop Productions Theatre Hong Kong 2018.

Lung Jes and Chan Wing Shuen explore tension through movement in Rooftop Productions' 2018 performance, The Furies Variations.

In this evocative scene from Rooftop Productions’ contemporary theatre piece 'The Furies Variations' (《復仇變奏曲》), actors Yau Fuk Wing, Wong On Ting, and Chan Wing Shuen utilize shadow puppetry and dramatic lighting on stage. The performers cast silhouettes onto a screen, creating a layered visual narrative of ancient Greek tragedy reimagined for a modern Hong Kong audience. As the performers manipulate the light, a large projection on the back wall depicts a figure in silhouette, accompanying the themes of justice and divine wrath: 'Fifty years after the Oresteia was first performed, the real-life Athenian court convicted Socrates of blasphemy.'

Yau Fuk Wing, Wong On Ting, and Chan Wing Shuen channel ancient justice through shadow puppetry. As the piece explores the legacy of Greek tragedy, it reflects on how 'fifty years after the Oresteia, the Athenian court convicted Socrates of blasphemy.'

On a dimly lit stage during a performance of Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'The Furies Variations', a band and cast members are bathed in dramatic spotlights. In the center, a musician plays a keyboard while surrounded by vocalists and instrumentalists, including a drummer framed within a transparent sound-isolation booth. The composition captures the raw, atmospheric energy of this Hong Kong stage production as the performers sing: 'Come on you stranger, you prisoner, you martyr, and shine!'

The cast and ensemble evoke raw atmospheric energy, singing, 'Come on you stranger, you prisoner, you martyr, and shine!'

A dramatic promotional portrait of actor Lung Jes for the Rooftop Productions contemporary theatre piece, The Furies Variations. Captured against a vibrant dual-tone backdrop of magenta and electric blue, the subject is mid-motion, hair thrashing upward while emitting a raw, intense scream that embodies the visceral energy of the performance. Promotional photo of Lung Jes for The Furies Variations.

Lung Jes captures the raw, visceral intensity of the performance in this promotional portrait for The Furies Variations.

A dramatic promotional portrait of actor Yau Fuk Wing for Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece, The Furies Variations. Yau is captured from the chest up, head tilted back with his mouth wide open in a raw, primal expression of intense emotion. The scene is bathed in striking dual-tone neon lighting, with vibrant magenta illuminating one side of his face and a deep, moody purple casting shadows on the other, reflecting the experimental and visceral nature of Hong Kong stage performance. Promotional photo of Yau Fuk Wing for The Furies Variations.

Yau Fuk Wing captures the raw, visceral intensity of The Furies Variations in this striking promotional portrait.

A dramatic promotional portrait of Hong Kong actor Chan Wing Shuen for Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece, The Furies Variations. Captured against a striking dual-toned backdrop of vibrant pink and deep violet, Chan is seen mid-action with her dark hair floating dynamically around her head as if in an explosion of movement. Her expression is one of intense, raw emotion—eyes wide and mouth open in a primal shout. The bold lighting emphasizes the visceral, high-energy aesthetic of this Hong Kong stage performance. "Promotional photo of Chan Wing Shuen for The Furies Variations"

Chan Wing Shuen captures the raw, visceral intensity of The Furies Variations. Promotional photo of Chan Wing Shuen for The Furies Variations.

A dramatic promotional portrait of actor Wong On Ting for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production The Furies Variations. She is captured mid-motion with her hair flying upward, her face contorted in an intense, visceral scream, illuminated by contrasting pink and purple theatrical stage lighting. Promotional photo of Wong On Ting for The Furies Variations.

Wong On Ting embodies the visceral intensity of The Furies Variations in this striking promotional portrait.

Promotional portrait of actor Maggie Chu for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production, The Furies Variations. Captured against a striking dual-tone background of pink and purple, Chu is mid-action with her dark hair floating upwards in a dynamic, ethereal display. She expresses raw, visceral emotion, her mouth wide open in a fierce, powerful scream that embodies the intensity of the show. Promotional photo of Maggie Chu for The Furies Variations.

Maggie Chu channels the raw, visceral intensity of The Furies Variations in this promotional portrait. This image captures the fierce spirit of the production's central themes.

A dramatic promotional portrait of actor Chou Henick for the Rooftop Productions contemporary theatre piece, The Furies Variations. Captured against a vibrant split-tone background of deep pink and purple, Chou Henick is seen mid-expression with his head tilted upward and mouth wide open in an intense, raw scream. His hair is windswept, emphasizing the visceral energy of the performance. Promotional photo of Chou Henick for The Furies Variations.

Chou Henick captures the raw emotional intensity of his character in this promotional portrait for Rooftop Productions' The Furies Variations.

A dramatic promotional portrait for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'The Furies Variations' by Rooftop Productions, featuring actor Michelle Li. Her dark hair is captured in mid-air, fanned out against a vibrant background of purple and pink studio lighting. She is depicted with a wide, intense expression of raw emotion, her mouth open in a primal cry or scream, capturing the visceral energy of a live stage performance. Promotional photo of Michelle Li for The Furies Variations.

Michelle Li captures the raw, visceral energy of The Furies Variations in this promotional portrait.

A dramatic promotional portrait of actor Ivor Houlker for Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece, The Furies Variations. Houlker is shirtless, captured in a dynamic pose with his long, dark hair whipped upward as if by an unseen force. He wears a intense, manic expression with his mouth wide open in a fierce scream. The scene is lit with vibrant, high-contrast pink and blue studio lighting, creating a stylized, avant-garde aesthetic typical of Hong Kong's experimental stage scene. Promotional photo of Ivor Houlker for The Furies Variations.

Ivor Houlker captures the manic intensity of The Furies Variations in this avant-garde promotional portrait.

A dramatic promotional portrait of actor Sham Chung Tat for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'The Furies Variations' (《復仇變奏曲》). The image features a tight shot of the performer with his mouth wide open in an intense, visceral scream, highlighting the raw emotional energy typical of experimental stage work. He is illuminated by striking, high-contrast pink and purple stage lighting, emphasizing the dramatic atmosphere of this Rooftop Productions (天台製作) performance. Promotional photo of Sham Chung Tat for The Furies Variations.

Actor Sham Chung Tat embodies the raw emotional intensity of The Furies Variations in this promotional portrait.

Promotional poster for the contemporary Hong Kong stage production 'The Furies Variations' by Rooftop Productions. The image features a shirtless performer, Yau Fuk Wing, with pale, possibly painted skin, holding a golden pair of scales in front of a deep blue, textured backdrop that fades into an abstract, dark, starry space. The title 'The Furies Variations' is prominently displayed in bold, distressed typography. This avant-garde theatrical work explores themes of justice and morality, highlighted by the accompanying quote: 'By what principle are we to continue choosing justice, and not choose the greatest injustice? — Plato, The Republic.'

Yau Fuk Wing embodying the scales of justice in 'The Furies Variations': 'By what principle are we to continue choosing justice, and not choose the greatest injustice?'

Promotional poster for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'The Furies Variations' by Rooftop Productions. The image features a shirtless, pale-skinned figure standing against a vibrant split-screen backdrop of bright magenta and deep blue. The person is holding a delicate, minimalist pair of golden scales, evoking themes of justice and moral ambiguity. The graphic design incorporates 'glitch' effects on the typography and the person’s shoulders, suggesting a modern, experimental approach to classic drama. '我們要依據什麼原則，才可繼續選擇正義，而不取最厲害的非正義？——柏拉圖《理想國》' (What principle should we follow to continue choosing justice without resorting to the greatest injustice? — Plato's The Republic).

Questioning moral ambiguity through Plato’s lens: 'What principle should we follow to continue choosing justice without resorting to the greatest injustice?'

A promotional flyer for Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre performance 'The Furies Variations'. The poster features a vertical column of nine high-contrast, dramatic black-and-white headshots of actors expressing intense emotions—ranging from wide-eyed shock and manic laughter to guttural screams—set against a vibrant, starlit dark blue background. The text details the production's exploration of justice, the rule of law, and morality through an intertextual adaptation of Aeschylus, Kafka, and Plato, presented as part of the Hong Kong performing arts scene in December 2018.

This promotional leaflet for The Furies Variations outlines our intertextual exploration of justice, law, and morality.