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Rachel Wong

Rachel Wong

Theatre reviewer based in Hong Kong






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Review: THE TOP RESTAURANT at Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Review: THE TOP RESTAURANT at Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
January 23, 2025

The Top Restaurant, a masterful work by playwright HE Ji Ping, returns to Hong Kong after a successful tour in mainland China. Directed by Roy SZETO, this production at the Hong Kogn Cultural Centre Grand Theatre, breathes new life into a classic that has captivated audiences since its premiere at the Beijing People's Art Theatre in 1988.

Review: THE TRUTH ABOUT LYING at The Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy For Performing Arts
Review: THE TRUTH ABOUT LYING at The Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy For Performing Arts
January 8, 2025

The Truth About Lying presents an examination of modern relationships within the bustling backdrop of Hong Kong. Written by WONG Wing Sze, the play portrays complex characters grappling with love, commitment, and the spectre of divorce. However, while some elements are masterfully executed, others feel like unnecessary fillers, detracting from the overall impact.

Review: OH DEER... 《失憶【諒解】備忘鹿》 at The Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy For Performing Arts
Review: OH DEER... 《失憶【諒解】備忘鹿》 at The Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy For Performing Arts
November 5, 2024

What did our critic think of OH DEER... 《失憶【諒解】備忘鹿》 at The Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy Of Performing Arts?

Review: MAMMA MIA at The Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy For Performing Arts
Review: MAMMA MIA at The Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy For Performing Arts
July 27, 2024

What did our critic think of MAMMA MIA at Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy Of Performing Arts?

Review: SCHOOL OF ROCK at The Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy For Performing Arts
Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at The Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at The Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
April 18, 2024

The stage production of the beloved classic family musical, 'The Sound of Music,' based on the 1949 memoir of Maria von Trapp, premiered on Broadway in 1959 and went on to win five Tony Awards.

Review: I AM WHAT I AM at The Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Review: I AM WHAT I AM at The Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
March 9, 2024

What did our critic think of I AM WHAT I AM at Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre?

Review: LAUGH VACATION at The Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy For Performing Arts
Review: LAUGH VACATION at The Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy For Performing Arts
November 11, 2023

What did our critic think of LAUGH VACATION at The Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy For Performing Arts?

Review: TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE at Rita Tong Liu Theatre, HKAPA
Review: TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE at Rita Tong Liu Theatre, HKAPA
November 6, 2023

What did our critic think of TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE at Rita Tong Liu Theatre? Presented by the Shanghai Commercial Bank, the stage adaptation of Mitch Albom’s bestselling book “Tuesdays with Morrie” opened on Friday 3rd November at the Rita Tong Liu Drama Theatre, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts.

Review: SWEET MANDARIN at the Theatre, Sheung Wan Civic Centre
Review: SWEET MANDARIN at the Theatre, Sheung Wan Civic Centre
November 15, 2022

Opened on Friday 11th November 2022 at the Theatre, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, Sweet Mandarin tells the tale of 3 generations of Chinese women and their journey from East to West.

Review: GIRLS & BOYS at Shouson Theatre, Hong Kong Arts Centre
Review: GIRLS & BOYS at Shouson Theatre, Hong Kong Arts Centre
September 16, 2022

What did our critic think of GIRLS & BOYS at Shouson Theatre, Hong Kong Arts Centre? The play, written by British playwright Dennis Kelly, ran at the Shouson Theatre, Hong Kong Arts Centre from 02 September 2022 until 11 September 2022, with the help of Cantonese translations from WONG Wing Sze and directions from Edward LAM Yik Wah.

BWW Review: Ramin Karimloo & Hadley Fraser - FROM THE REHEARSAL ROOM: TOKYO (ACT 2) at Setagaya Sound Studio
BWW Review: Ramin Karimloo & Hadley Fraser - FROM THE REHEARSAL ROOM: TOKYO (ACT 2) at Setagaya Sound Studio
June 3, 2021

The past weekend audiences were treated to the second act of Ramin Karimloo and Hadley Fraser's concert - From the Rehearsal Room.

BWW Review: Ramin Karimloo & Hadley Fraser - FROM THE REHEARSAL ROOM: TOKYO (ACT 1) at Setagaya Sound Studio
BWW Review: LE PERE at Hong Kong City Hall Theatre
BWW Review: LE PERE at Hong Kong City Hall Theatre
May 21, 2021

The Cantonese production of Le Père opened at the Hong Kong City Hall Theatre on Thursday 20th May. The play was originally scheduled to play in July & August 2020, but due to the pandemic, the play sadly had to cancel right after the set had been completed.

BWW Review: LARGER THAN LIFE at Hong Kong City Hall Theatre
BWW Review: LARGER THAN LIFE at Hong Kong City Hall Theatre
May 16, 2021

Larger Than Life, the French comedy by Martial Courcier, opens at the Hong Kong City Theatre Hall on 13 May 2021 as part of the Le French May annual arts festival in Hong Kong

BWW Review: MURDER IN SAN JOSE AT HKAPA
BWW Review: MURDER IN SAN JOSE AT HKAPA
May 2, 2021

The critically acclaimed production of Murder in San José opens at the HKAPA on 30 April 2021, marking the return of live theatre in Hong Kong since the start of the pandemic.

BWW Review: LION KING THE MUSICAL at AsiaWorld-Expo
BWW Review: LION KING THE MUSICAL at AsiaWorld-Expo
December 23, 2019

Celebrating it's 22nd year, the musical adaptation of Disney's The Lion King has premiered in Hong Kong!

BWW Review: MADAGASCAR THE MUSICAL at HKAPA
BWW Review: MADAGASCAR THE MUSICAL at HKAPA
September 13, 2019

Based on the much-loved DreamWorks Animation, the stage adaptation Madagascar the Musical has arrived in Hong Kong!

BWW Previews: UPCOMING THEATRE SHOWS PLAYING THIS FALL in Hong Kong
BWW Previews: UPCOMING THEATRE SHOWS PLAYING THIS FALL in Hong Kong
August 22, 2019

Summer might soon be over, and Christmas still seems miles away, but do not fret my dear friends! Hong Kong's theatre scene still has a range of exciting shows hitting the 852 this fall, perfect for all ages!

BWW Review: WAR HORSE at HKAPA
BWW Review: WAR HORSE at HKAPA
May 14, 2019

Seen by over 8 million people worldwide, in 97 towns and cities across 11 countries, the National Theatre production of War Horse has finally arrived in Hong Kong on 10th May!



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