Play-Reading Marathon 2023: X

A Cantonese play-reading of Alistair McDowall’s haunting exploration of isolation and the disintegration of reality set on a remote research base on Pluto.

The narrative unfolds as the crew, cut off from Earth, grapples with unexplained occurrences and a mysterious signal that disrupts their understanding of time and space. As they struggle to maintain sanity and decipher their situation, the absence of communication from Earth and the presence of a cryptic letter 'X' lead them into a spiraling descent into paranoia and horror. McDowall's work masterfully combines elements of psychological thriller and science fiction to probe deep questions about memory, existence, and the essence of human experience.

Date: 6-7/5/2023

Venue: Cattle Depot Theatre

Playwright: Alistair McDowall (UK)

Director: Li Chi-tat