1992
The Suicide
P199293-07
Description

An unknown and unemployed man, in despair, decides to kill himself. As word of his decision spreads, he is visited by people who want to persuade him to commit suicide as a gesture on their behalf. Celebrated and sought-after, his humdrum life is transformed. Finally, however, those around him want to know.....what is, his choice and when will he act?

Performance Details
Season
Date
09.09.1992 - 15.09.1992
No. of Performance
9
Location
Hong Kong,
Languages
Cantonese,
Creative and Production Credits
Playwright
Nikolai ERDMAN
Translator
Director
Musician - Erhu
WANG Hui
Set Designer
Costume Designer
Composer, Music Director
Lighting Designer
Production Manager
Stage Manager
Wardrobe Supervisor
Cast
Semyon (a man refused employment)
Maria (his wife) / Restaurant Singer
Serafima (his mother-in-law) / Restaurant Singer
Margarita / Old Woman
Old Woman Wong / Nikifor (a butcher) / Suspicious Men / Second Old Woman
Aristarch (an intellectual)
Cleopatra / Young Man
Egor (a postman)
Viktor (a writer)
Raissa
Buddhist Monk
Waiter / Tailor / Coffin Man / Flower Boy / Suspicious Men / First Old Woman
Awards/Nominations
  • The 2nd Hong Kong Drama Awards Best Supporting Actress (Comedy/Farce) Olivia YAN
  • Nominated for The 2nd Hong Kong Drama Awards Best Supporting Actor (Comedy/Farce) Jim CHIM
  • Nominated for The 2nd Hong Kong Drama Awards Best Lighting Design