2011 - 2012
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The Wind in the Willows - December 2011 When Mole decides to give up his spring-cleaning and sets off on a little adventure to the world above ground, he could scarcely have imagined what he would discover there. No sooner has me met Mr Rat and been taught the ways of the river, than he is introduced to the fabulous Mr Toad, who’s obsession with carts, trains and motor cars puts him in a real spot of bother when he is imprisoned for twenty years! Cue a dramatic prison break, the intervention of the gruff Mr Badger, a thrilling train chase, more speeding motorcars and ending up in the grand finale as the four friends take on the mischievous Weasels, Stouts and Ferrets in the battle for Toad Hall. Alan Bennett’s superb adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s classic The Wind in the Willows was first performed 20 years ago at the National Theatre, London, UK and since then has entertained audiences young and old around the world. The show was performed at the Academy for Performing Arts and was directed by Nicholas Atkinson |
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2010 - 2011
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Andrea Darvill - Storyteller Extraordinaire! - June 2011 Andrea Darvill returned for another successful year with a whole new bag of stories! Andrea is a Canadian born professional storyteller based in Australia and has entertained audiences around the world bringing traditional stories, folktales and fairytales to life on stage. This year she offered two performance. The first was The Littlest Heroes, whose tales show that just because you’re small, doesn’t mean you aren’t strong! The second show was Tales from Around the World where Andrea Darvill performed five delicious stories from near and far. There are tales of bravery and of honesty, gratitude and strength. Storytelling is one of the oldest art forms and is a unique way for students to develop an understanding, respect and appreciation for other cultures, lands and races. Children young and old loved the stories as they wove a magical sense of wonder for the world around us. Performances took place at the Macaulay Studio as well at schools across Hong Kong, Kowloon and the New Territories. |
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Peter Shaffer's Equus - March 2011 First performed in 1973, Equus took the performance world by storm and proved to be a sensational triumph in London and New York where it was awarded the Tony Award for Best Play. Seventeen year old Alan Strang is hospitalised after blinding six horses. Under the treatment of psychiatrist Martin Dysart, Alan reveals his story by re-enacting it before us, slowly drawing Dysart into his life until the psychiatrist believes his own life to be devoid of meaning. Dealing with themes from religion and worship to psychiatry and the influence of society, and described by the UK’s Guardian newspaper as ‘sensationally good,’ Equus is a theatrical event which captivates audiences. The cast featured young people aged 15 – 18 and was presented by arrangement with Samuel French Ltd. |
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Roald Dahl's The BFG - February 2011 Roald Dahl’s The BFG was adapted for the stage by David Wood and directed by Nick Atkinson and took place at the Drama Theatre, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. Performed by young actors aged 8 to 18, the production took audiences on a journey through the witching hour, overcoming giant obstacles and proving that true friendship comes in all shapes and sizes. We joined Sophie on her wonderful adventure as she travelled to lands full of dreams and giants to save human beans the world over, all with the help of some unlikely friends. |
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The Snowman - November 2010 The Snowman was directed by Emma York and based on Raymond Briggs' moving and much-loved tale. This beautiful story follows a boy who builds his very own snowman, leading him on a magical journey of wonder and friendship. The production had no spoken words, employing mime and movement to bring to life childhood memories of playing in the snow whilst escorting us to a world where snowmen come to life and adventure is merely a few snowy footsteps away. The Snowman featured an all-child cast aged 8 to 16 and music by Howard Blake. |
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2009 - 2010
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Faust Festival 2010 - May 2010 The Faust Festival 2010 ran for four weeks at the Hong Kong Arts Centre, showcasing 49 performances by young people alongside productions of Peter & the Wolf, Oliver Twist and Splat! from Faust's Theatre in Education (TIE) programme. Performances included children's classics like Aladdin and The Ugly Duckling, as well as innovative new tales including Fractured Fairytales, The Tale of the Firebird, A Wind For Troy and The Witchly Sisters' Last Spell. |
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The Crucible - March 2010 First performed in 1953 at the height of Senator McCarthy’s campaign against communists and their associates, The Crucible draws a clear analogy with the witch hunts of Salem, Massachusetts in 1692 – the subject of the play. After a prank by a group of teenage girls goes wrong, the entire village is soon consumed by hysteria, leading to innocent victims being put on trial and the story’s devastating conclusion. This extraordinary story unfolds a dramatic and moving portrayal of Arthur Miller’s celebrated script by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd. |
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Alice in Wonderland - January 2010 A dramatic interpretation of the classic Alice in Wonderland directed by Keon Woong Lee. Young Alice finds herself in a fantasy world called Wonderland, populated by strange and peculiar characters. Alice ventures through this topsy-turvy world full of contradictions, bafflement and surprise and discovers how wonderfully curious life can be. Using an original script and score and an all-children cast, Faust's version of Alice in Wonderland is a show full of surprises, twists and turns. |
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2008 - 2009
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Faust Festival 2009 - May 2009 The annual celebration of live theatre returned for a triumphant 10th season! The Faust Festival 2009 showcased 44 performances as well as the premiere of Faust's Theatre in Education (TIE) programmes Peter & the Wolf and The Secret Garden. We presented a series of classic children's pieces and innovative new tales including Macbeth, Kip Marlowe and the Stolen Circus, Teasure Island, The Muskadets, Saturday Night Live!, Tom Sawyer and The Golden Age of Comedy. |
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| Lord of the Flies - March 2009 The play featured an authentic all-male cast and was directed by Matthew Gregory and Kitty Cortes, with costumes by Idalia Camilo-Boutland, set designe by Colette Marsh and lighting design by Andy Burt. A plane crashed on a deserted island. The only survivors were a group of school boys. They lived in a land of bright exotic birds and dark blue seas, but at night their dreams were inhabited by a terrifying beast. Before long this well behaved group had turned into a bloodthirsty and murderous tribe. |
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| A Little Princess - December 2008 Directed by Keon Woong Lee. This exciting new version celebrated the power of imagination and storytelling of the young heroine and our talented young cast. Audiences were enchanted and entertained as they were welcomed into the world of A Little Princess. |
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2007 - 2008
| Faust Festival 2008 - May 2008 Running, for the first time, over four weeks and with a total of 80 performances The Faust Festival 2008 showcased many classic children's tales including La Belle et La Bete, Gulliver's Travels, Pygmalion, The Jungle Book, Bugsy Malone and The Tales of The Arabian Nights and for the first time Shakespeare's popular play A Midsummer Night's Dream. |
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| Andrea Darvill International Storyteller - May 2008 Return of international storyteller Andrea Darvill brought traditional stories, folktales and fairytales to life on the stage entertaining old and young alike and taking all on a magical journey. Using her natural talent and energy, assisted by a selection of props and costumes, Andrea enticed audiences with the Stories of the Small and the Brave, Tales of Royalty and the Magical Tales of Transformation. |
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| Pinocchio - December 2007 Directed by Keon Woong Lee. An exciting new dramatisation of Pinocchio, the classic fable about a puppet who yearns to be a real, live boy. Faust's version of Pinocchio has been adapted for the stage by Keon Woong Lee whose use of movement, music and speech gave life to this great story. |
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2006 - 2007
| The Happy Prince - December 2006 Directed by Jodi Gilchrist and an adaptation of the Oscar Wilde story about a statue who becomes friends with a migratory bird. Together they bring happiness to others in life and in death. |
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The Faust Festival 2007 - October 2005 |
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2005 – 2006
| Peter Pan - October 2005 Directed by Matthew Gregory. Theatre goers got to take off and fly to magical Neverland for this swashbuckling epics that delivered non stop action, spell binding music and stunning choreography. A musical adaptation of Jim Barrie’s ageless classic. The huge success of Peter Pan in Hong Kong encouraged Faust to take the show to Singapore! |
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| A Christmas Carol - December 2005 Directed by Keon Lee. Ebenezer Scrooge is the main protagonist and the many colourful characters in the story eventually show Scrooge what it means to have Christmas spirit. |
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| Matilda - April 2006 Directed by Keon Lee. Matilda is a little girl who never gets appreciated by her parents, is ignored by her bother and terrorized at school. She is smart and nice but above all she is brave. |
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| Around the World in 80 Days - March 2006 Directed by Matthew Gregory. A new version of the much loved classic tale took audiences on a whirlwind tour of the world. Audiences followed the intrepid Phileas Fogg as he races against time to save his fortune. |
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| The Faust Festival 2006 - May - June 2006 Performances from Hong Kong and around the world. Highlights include Shakespeare’s As You Like It directed by Washington-based Jessica Lefkow, and many more performances by Faust members including The Little Prince, The Village Visitor, Jabberwocky and The Ancient Mariner |
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2004 – 2005
Peter Pan
The Faust Festival 2005 - May – June 2004
2003 – 2004
Oliver! - March 2004
The Faust Festival 2004 - June 2004
2002 – 2003
Robin Hood - March 2003
The Faust Festival 2003 - June 2003
2001 - 2002
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - March 2002
The Faust Festival 2002 - June 2002
2000 – 2001
The Magic Forrest, Youth Arts Festival
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - December 2000
The Faust Festival 2001 - June 2001
