Leslie & Anita: Fallen Stars of Hong Kong
A bilingual retro cabaret that tells a story about the power of authenticity through celebrating the music of deceased Hong Kong artists Leslie Cheung and Anita Mui, Queer icons whose performances transcended time, genders, and sexuality. Intertwining 80s Cantopop songs with storytelling in English, we pay tribute to the fallen stars of Hong Kong.
The show will be captioned in both English and traditional Chinese. The production is led by South-Australia-based emerging Queer Asian creatives.
Presented by: Nicky Tsz Tung Li
Nicky Tsz Tung Li is a Queer Hong Kong artist with a passion for music theatre and experimental arts based in Kaurna Yerta. Through her arts and music, she navigates through newfound identities and attempts to replant her heart in her heritage. In her performance, she speaks authenticity, in the hope of finding a community. Currently, Nicky is part of Nexus Arts’ Interplay Development Program, ActNow Theatre's Cultural Leadership Program, and ArtsHub’s Amplify Collective.Suitability & warnings
Please note
This performance is inspired by two deceased Hong Kong artists Leslie Cheung and Anita Mui who respectively died by suicide and of cancer. The performance may include mentions of depression, suicide, homophobia, and terminal illnesses.
Accessibility
- High audio content
- Audience members have the opportunity to interact or join artist on stage
- Suitable for audiences who may not have a comprehensive understanding of the English language
Presenter
Presented by: Nicky Tsz Tung Li
Nicky Tsz Tung Li is a Queer Hong Kong artist with a passion for music theatre and experimental arts based in Kaurna Yerta. Through her arts and music, she navigates through newfound identities and attempts to replant her heart in her heritage. In her performance, she speaks authenticity, in the hope of finding a community. Currently, Nicky is part of Nexus Arts’ Interplay Development Program, ActNow Theatre's Cultural Leadership Program, and ArtsHub’s Amplify Collective.
