Denmark theatre troupe Teater Katapult to make Hong Kong debut with award-winning work "The Insider" in December
Denmark theatre troupe Teater Katapult will perform in Hong Kong for the first time with their solo play "The Insider" at the Leisure and Cultural Services Department's "European Theatres in Resonance" in December. The work is based on the German State's crown witness in the real international case of dividend tax fraud. Combining live acting with visuals and a binaural soundscape, it is aimed at giving audiences a sensually thrilling immersive theatrical experience.
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Denmark theatre troupe Teater Katapult to make Hong Kong debut with award-winning work "The Insider" in December Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Denmark theatre troupe Teater Katapult to make Hong Kong debut with award-winning work "The Insider" in December Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Denmark theatre troupe Teater Katapult to make Hong Kong debut with award-winning work "The Insider" in December Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Denmark theatre troupe Teater Katapult to make Hong Kong debut with award-winning work "The Insider" in December Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
"The Insider" is inspired by the "Cum-Ex scandal", a real international case of dividend tax fraud involving an amount as high as 53 billion euros, causing a stir among many European countries. The story is about a young father and tax lawyer who works in one of the world's largest banks. As an ambitious freshman with an ingenious interpretation of the tax laws, he begins to exploit the benefits from a loophole in the financial system, leading to a bloodbath of state treasury looting. Nonetheless, he makes his pivotal shift in allegiance later to assist the police in dismantling an extensive network of criminal accomplices.
The production is directed by Johan Sarauw and stars Christoffer Hvidberg Rønje. With headphones on throughout the performance, audiences will experience the extraordinary 3D binaural sound, cinematic sound, and the voices of multiple characters, going into the inner world of the mastermind with an immersive sensory experience, as well as experiencing his personal journey. Simultaneously, Rønje will solely perform inside a glass cubicle on the stage, showcasing the emotional changes through his physical movements and facial expressions. Accompanied by the transforming scenes with evolving video projections on the glass box, audiences will be guided to travel around the world to follow the case, enhancing the dramatic tension of the play while exploring the human face of greed. The production won the Scotsman Fringe First award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2023 and garnered acclaim during tours across Europe and in Korea.
Teater Katapult was founded in Denmark by the present Artistic & Managing Director, Torben Dahl, in 1995. It is based on the idea to challenge people through the arts. The main goal is to make people more conscious of themselves and the world around them, and at the same time feel moved through both their senses and intellect. The company has two theatre spaces in Aarhus. They develop, produce, and present new contemporary drama, and present works by Danish as well as international companies.
"The Insider" by Teater Katapult (Denmark) will be held at 8pm on December 19 and 20 (Friday and Saturday), and at 3pm on December 20 and 21 (Saturday and Sunday) at the Studio Theatre of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. The programme will be conducted in English with Chinese and English surtitles. Tickets priced at $320 and $420 are now available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). For telephone bookings, please call 3166 1288. The "European Theatres in Resonance" also includes "Songs of Lear" by Song of the Goat Theatre (Poland) to be held from February 6 to 8 next year. A discount will be offered for those purchasing standard tickets of both performances of "The Insider" and "Songs of Lear". For programme enquiries and concessionary schemes, please call 2268 7325 or visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/theatre/programs_1925.html. The programme contains inappropriate language and is recommended for people aged 16 and above. Evening performance on December 19 and matinee performance on December 20 will be followed by a meet-the-artist session (conducted in English). Members of the audience are welcome to stay behind to join.
Denmark theatre troupe Teater Katapult to make Hong Kong debut with award-winning work "The Insider" in December Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Denmark theatre troupe Teater Katapult to make Hong Kong debut with award-winning work "The Insider" in December Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Denmark theatre troupe Teater Katapult to make Hong Kong debut with award-winning work "The Insider" in December Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Denmark theatre troupe Teater Katapult to make Hong Kong debut with award-winning work "The Insider" in December Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
