Cantonese Opera: The Fable of the Ungrateful Wolf

Atomic Cantonese Theatre and Re-Water CIC celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year with a spellbinding Cantonese Opera, The Fable of the Ungrateful Wolf.  

A full show with live music, The Fable of the Ungrateful Wolf” is a story about how an ungrateful beast repays kindness with ingratitude.  Originated from a story written in the Ming Dynasty in China (1368-1644), it has been rewritten by Atomic Cantonese Theatre in response to political events in contemporary Hong Kong. The performance in Sheffield will be its premiere in the UK.  

The show tells the story of Mr. Dung Gwok, who risked his life to save an injured, fleeing wolf. However, after the wolf escaped danger, it repaid this kindness with ingratitude, even attempting to devour its saviour out of hunger. When faced with a creature that repays kindness with cruelty, would you choose to kill it or let it go? 

The performance lasts around 75 minutes and will be followed by a 20-minute panel discussion.  

Original: Kang Hai, Wang Jiusi 

Adaptation: Chak Lui Chan 

Cast: Chak Lui Chan, Chin Mei Law, Indy Lee, Cleon Cheung, T Ba, Fei, Vian, Ming 

Musicians: Siu Wah Yu, Eddie Tse, Vincent Luk 

Performed in Cantonese, with Chinese and English Subtitles 

This special performance is a preview event ahead of the popular Lunar New Year Celebration at the Millennium Gallery the following day. For more information about that event, please click here. 

Lunar New Year Celebration [JS]  

Sat 8 Feb, 10.30am to 4.30pm  

Millennium Gallery  

Just drop in, suggested donation £3  

Hongkongers in Britain and Re-Water CIC invite you to the Year of the Wood Snake Party in Sheffield!   

On the day there will be a chance to try Hong Kong style snacks, craft works, booth games, and a variety of products promoting Hong Kong culture in our pop-up market. Be sure to bring your friends and neighbours along, celebrate Hong Kong culture and experience the jubilant atmosphere of Lunar New Year together!  

時間 / Time : 10:30am - 4:30pm (英國時間 / UK Time)  

地點 / Venue : Millennium Gallery, 48 Arundel Gate, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2PP  

語言 / Languages : 香港話及英語 / Hongkongese & English  

報名方法 / Registration : 無需報名，建議現場捐款 £3 (捐款由 Sheffield Museum 及 Re-Water 平分) / No registration needed, suggested donation of £3 (Donations are shared evenly between Sheffield Museum and Re-Water)  

協辦機構 / Co-organiser : Hongkongers in Britain and Re-Water CIC  

支持機構 / Supported by : Sheffield Museum