Academy Drama: A Journey of Sanshiro

A killing stone in Japan, and the soul in the stone is roaring...

In feudal Japan during the Edo period, a mysterious ronin named Sanshiro arrives in a small town controlled by gangs. Sanshiro appears to disturb the peace, but in fact, he secretly protects the villagers from the oppression of the gangs. With incredible Kendo swordsmanship, he defeats the enemies. However, he struggles to overcome his dark side.

This play is inspired by Akira Kurosawa’s Yojimbo

Co-Directors: Roy Szeto, Ata Wong
Movement Director: Ata Wong
Playwrights: Roy Szeto, Yuen Wang-chun, Leung Ching-sum, Yang Dong-yue
Dramaturg: Yuen Wang-chun
Set Designer: Po Ng
Costume Designer: Louis Chan Sing-yin 
Lighting Designer: Cheng Pui-man 
Sound Designer: Homan So  
Production Manager: Yuen Man-yiu
Cast: Au Yeung Hak-ho, Chan Lut-to, Chan Yin-hei, Iu Ching-ue, Jiang Ting, Lam Tsz-yan, Lam Wing-yan, Lau Ka-ying, Leung Kin-chung, Lim Ho-tik, Lo Chi-kin, Man Tsun-yin, Tong Ngai-ting, Wong Ho-tin, Yu Ka-yat, Chu King-hei, Kwan Yiu-fai, Kwong Yun-fai, Luk Kam-fai, Ng Ka-to, Sung Kwok-tung, Wong Chun-lung, Wu Lui-fung, Yeung Chi-yu 

Photo by: Mak Cheong Wai @ Moon 9 image