Sick of pedestrian productions ruling the roost in Hong Kong? Well, how about a musical where the entire 30-strong cast spends the whole duration of the show on roller skates?
Yes, Starlight Express has sped its way into the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts – and if you’ve never seen Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most innovative musical before, you’re in for one hell of a ride.
Posted in Culture, Hong Kong, Theatre
Tagged Andrew Lloyd-Webber, Arlene Phillips, HKAPA, Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts, Julian Cannonier, Kris Harding, Kristofer Harding, Leanne Garetty, Lunchbox Productions, musical, review, Ruthie Stephens, Starlight Express, Starlight Express Asia, Starlight Express Hong Kong, Starlight Express Singapore, Starlight Express touring production, theatre
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