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「動戲大地藝術節 再翅飛飛」大型沉浸式劇場木偶巡遊 4 米高主角神鳥率先曝光
以樹枝及樹葉等環保物料人手精製而成 彰顯保護及連繫大自然主題
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童迷香港藝術計劃「動戲大地藝術節 再翅飛飛」將於 12 月 14 及 15 日取址其生態教育及場地伙伴嘉道理農場暨植物園舉行與大自然共融的大型沉浸式劇場，誠邀一家大細在自然山野間參與別開生面的互動戲劇體驗和木偶巡遊，以及參加大地市集、大自然工作坊及專題講座。整個活動由一個講述鳥族人小孩 Sunya 拯救神鳥 Simurgh 的主題故事貫穿，為讓參加者盡情投入這個冒險之旅，大會特別製作了一隻高達 4 米、需要 5 個人同時操作的神鳥木偶，在壓軸木偶巡遊中隆重登場，邀請參加者一同經歷拯救神鳥的互動情節，規模之大可謂前所未見，令人引頸以待。早前，負責製作神鳥木偶的戲偶藝術家葉偉彬特別介紹與團隊製作神鳥的有趣點滴以及對演出的期望，而神鳥的真身亦率先曝光，呼籲公眾參與這個盛況空前的沉浸式劇場體驗。
神鳥木偶創作團隊由來自台灣的戲偶藝術家陳映靜擔任造型設計及藝術顧問，並夥拍與她一起於 2005 年在香港創立奇想偶戲劇團的專業戲偶師葉偉彬，聯同製作團隊成員Miaow Ho@sculptimal、Isa Li、魚絲、楊曉盈及吳惠芳一同製作大型木偶。為呼應「動戲大地藝術節 再翅飛飛」的環保低碳主題，團隊特別收集樹枝及樹葉等環保物料來製作神鳥的羽毛。由於這些天然物料十分脆弱，團隊需要先經過加工處理，例如進行初步修剪並在表面加上膠水塗層等，再黏貼到神鳥身上，製作需時，亦突顯團隊的靈妙巧思及精湛工藝。另一方面，作為在巡遊中與觀眾進行互動的道具，神鳥木偶需要盡量保持輕巧，重量分佈亦要平衡得宜，方便木偶師操控，同時亦需要堅固耐用，以應付搬運及操作需要。加上表演場地位於山上，風勢較大，團隊亦特別需要考慮木偶整體的通風程度，設計難度亦相應提高。
在搬運方面，由於神鳥木偶高達 4 米，故需要預先分為 5 個部分製作，並分批搬運到山上的演出場地進行組裝。在巡遊進行時，神鳥木偶將由 5 位木偶師洪家澤、林啓源、林宏璁、杜志星及唐曉楓同心合力地協調操作，既考驗他們的配合程度及默契，同時亦體現活動連繫人與人以及大自然的主題。他們將聯同譚玉婷（飾演鳥族人小孩 Sunya）、莫珏邦（飾演鳥族祭司）、蔣欣霞、毛顯威（飾演鳥族人）等演員一起演繹神鳥故事。除了 20 多位成人演員外，早前參與計劃中的兒童自然及藝術工作坊的數十位小朋友亦會在不同場次輪流登場，讓整個劇場節表演團隊超過 100 人，陣容鼎盛。
戲偶藝術家葉偉彬表示：「這次是嘉道理農場暨植物園首次出現如此巨大和令人震撼的木偶，我亦十分期待觀眾看見 4 米高的神鳥木偶時的驚喜反應！這次沉浸式劇場與傳統劇場截然不同，觀眾將會成為劇場中的一份子，在花草樹木和鳥聲環繞的自然環境中盡情探索和參與戲劇體驗，最後更會拿着以樹葉製成的羽毛走到山上的巡遊場地，身體力行地與故事角色一起完成拯救神鳥的任務，強壯心靈，同時為別人及自己送上祝福。在此誠邀大家參與這個充滿有趣互動的沉浸式劇場體驗，透過欣賞我們團隊精心呈獻的木偶巡遊，重建心靈健康。」
《再翅飛飛》故事簡介
在那古老的傳說中，來自生命之樹的神鳥們，大地的守護者，每逢 50 年的 12 個滿月，將會來到為大地萬物誕下色彩。然而，惡念與貪婪帶來戰爭，神鳥們相繼倒下，只剩下最後奄奄一息的 Simurgh。鳥族人小孩 Sunya 決定要拯救 Simurgh！但單靠 Sunya 一個並不足夠，所以需要各方幫助，並向四方長老收集四種力量，力求在最後時刻讓神鳥治癒，順利為世界誕下色彩，再翅飛飛！
票務詳情
沉浸式劇場體驗（包括嘉道理農場暨植物園入場費、演出期間園內穿梭巴士、互動劇場演出、戲劇工作坊及大巡遊）
日期：12 月 14 及 15 日
地點：嘉道理農場暨植物園
票價：正價 $380／優惠價 $280（適用於全日制學生、60 歲或以上長者、殘疾人士及一位同行照顧者、接受綜合社會保障援助支援人士）
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大自然工作坊及專題講座門票：
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節目查詢
電郵：lostchildhk.tktg@gmail.com
電話：6507 7354
「動戲大地藝術節 再翅飛飛」贊助機構及合作伙伴
項目計劃資助：香港特別行政區政府藝能發展資助計劃
生態教育及場地伙伴：嘉道理農場暨植物園
自然與藝術伙伴：鍾宛姍、關朗曦、莫皓光、李子建、陳映靜、洪節華、李俊妮、林芷沿、岑君宜
自然教育伙伴：生活 Seeds Lab、自然脈絡、嗚鴉自然教室
專業指導：何念慈
視覺藝術及創意伙伴：Fashion Clinic Hong Kong
製作伙伴：Old Pal Studio
市場及推廣伙伴：一口田有限公司
支持伙伴：Moral Bags、Little Prince Foundation
節目內容並不反映香港特別行政區政府的意見。
有關童迷香港藝術計劃
本組織源起為甄詠蓓戲劇工作室的一個專為年青人和兒童策劃的藝術項目《童迷香港藝術計劃 Lost Child Project HK》，其後於 2021 年正式註冊為慈善團體，矢志更專注發展藝術對年青人及社會的影響和改變。
始於 2018 年，香港劇場資深創作人甄詠蓓，眼見當下青少年和兒童自殺個案問題嚴重，主動邀請國際形體劇場導演及教育家 David Glass，以其於 1996 年創辦、曾在超過 22 個國家進行、並為聯合國領袖訓練而設計的 Lost Child Project 創意培訓為藍本，與甄詠蓓戲劇工作室共同策劃「Lost Child Project in HK」，以表演藝術為橋樑，關懷年青人和兒童的精神健康，重建他們的心靈價值和快樂。
2020 年得到大館全力支持一同策劃《動戲 · 童迷香港藝術計劃 ÉLAN Lost Child Project HK》，集合藝術界、社福界、教育界等專業人士與社區協作，結合藝術和心理防治，共策劃了 15 個不同藝術項目，在疫情下排除萬難，成為香港首個結合線上線下的大型藝術活動。此計劃成功帶出核心理念：藝術不在解決問題，而是玩轉問題（We do not solve problems, We play problems），更獲得「2021 香港藝術發展獎——藝術推廣獎」。
2022 年與大館繼續合作，舉辦第二屆《動戲·童迷香港藝術計劃ÉLAN Lost Child Project HK》，主題是『YES AND!...』，共策劃了 16 個不同藝術項目，讓創意導航，擺脫消極和悲觀情緒，重建年青人以至每個 Lost Child 的信心和希望，讓失焦的世代重燃希望。
活動網頁
查詢詳情或索取照片，歡迎致電 9779 2407 或電郵至 benni@seedland.hk 與 Mr. Benni Ho 或致電 6973 1950 或電郵至 wendy@seedland.hk 與 Ms Wendy Shiu 聯絡。
發稿：童迷香港藝術計劃
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傳真：3583 1331
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For immediate release 7 November 2024
A glimpse on the 4-metre giant bird puppet of “ÉLAN Eartheatre – Regain The Lost Wings” made of branches, leaves and recycled materials from nature, manifesting the theme of environmental friendliness
Online Version: https://public.seedland.hk/press/LCPHK/2411-Puppet/
Press Release and Photos: Click Here
“ÉLAN Eartheatre – Regain The Lost Wings” by Lost Child Project Hong Kong will present a mega environmental immersive theatre on 14 and 15 December at Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, Ecological Education & Venue Partner of the programme, inviting families to explore the natural environment and take part in an interactive theatre performance, an eye-opening puppet parade, alongside an earth art bazaar, nature and art workshops, and seminars. Featuring an adventurous theme story about Sunya, a child from of the bird tribe who strives to save the divine bird Simurgh, the highlight of the groundbreaking event is a 4-metre giant bird puppet that will make its appearance in the parade. Manipulated by five puppeteers, the giant bird puppet will bring the story to life and invite participants to complete different tasks with the characters.
The giant bird puppet was created by designer and artistic consultant Chen Ying Ching, an experienced puppeteer from Taiwan, and seasoned puppeteer Yip Wai Bun, who founded the Fantasy Puppet Theatre with her in 2005, alongside the production team featuring Miaow Ho@sculptimal, Isa Li, Suki Yee, Yeung Hiu Ying and Cathy Ng. To manifest the eco-friendly philosophy of minimising carbon footprint, the team collected branches and leaves to craft the feathers. Due to their fragile nature, these materials require special treatments such as trimming and applying a glue coating on the surface before being affixed to the puppet’s body – a meticulous process demanding numerous hours of intricate craftsmanship. To create this large and interactive prop, the team strives to ensure the bird puppet remained lightweight with a well-balanced weight distribution to enable puppeteers to control it efficiently during the parade. At the same time, durability is also a key consideration to endure the wear and tear of transportation and operation. Since the outdoor venue is prone to strong winds, it also prompts the team to carefully address the issue of ventilation in its overall design.
The five different parts of the 4-metre giant bird puppet will be transported separately to the performance venue on the hill for assembly. During the parade, it will require five puppeteers, namely Hung Ka Chak, Quenton Lam, Lawrence Lam, To Chi Sing and Bon Tong, to coordinate perfectly together to control the movement of the giant puppet, embodying the philosophy of fostering connection between people and nature. They will be joined by Anne Tam (who stars as Sunya), Michael Mok (who stars as the priest of the bird tribe), Rebecca Cheung and Mo Hin Wai (who star as members of the bird tribe) to bring the story to life. In addition to the 20 adult performers, dozens of children who participated in the nature and art workshops before will also appear in different shows, bringing the total number of performers of the event to over a hundred people.
“I am very excited to be part of this groundbreaking performance in Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden,” Yip Wai Bun remarks. “It marks the debut appearance of such a giant and awe-inspiring puppet in an outdoor parade there. I cannot wait to surprise the audience! Different from a traditional theatre experience, the audience will explore the natural environment and enjoy theatre experiences graced with shade trees and sounds of birds. As a part of the story, they will arrive at the parade venue on the hill with feathers made of leaves, and complete the mission of saving the divine bird with the characters – a fun way to enhance their mental health while offering blessings to themselves and the people around them. Please join us in this interactive journey and enjoy the puppet parade to rebuild mental health and happiness.”
Synopsis of Theme Story of “Regain the Lost Wings”
In an ancient legend, the divine birds originated from the tree of life are the guardians of Earth. Every 12 full moons of 50 years, they emerge to bring colours to all living things on the planet. However, due to the wars brought by greed and avarice, the divine birds have fallen one by one, leaving only Simurgh, barely clinging to life. Sunya, a child of the bird tribe who strives to save the divine bird Simurgh, is in a race against time to collect four different powers from four elders, which can help the divine bird recover and fly again to bring colours to the world!
Ticketing
Immersive theatre experience (includes admission fee to Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, shuttle bus service in the garden during the event, theatre performances, interactive workshops, and the puppet parade)
Date: 14 and 15 December
Venue: Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden
Ticket price: $380 (Discounted price: $280 for Full-time Students / Senior Citizens Aged 60 or Above / People with Disabilities & the Minder / Comprehensive Social Security Assistance Recipients)
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Tickets for nature and art workshops and themed seminars:
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Enquiries:
Email: lostchildhk.tktg@gmail.com
Tel: 6507 7354
Sponsors and partners of “ÉLAN Eartheatre – Regain The Lost Wings”
Project Grant: The Arts Capacity Development Funding Scheme of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Ecological Education & Venue Partner: Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden
Nature & Art Partners: Olga Chung, Matthew Kwan, Mok Ho Kwong, Kiin Lee, Chen Ying Ching, Wahwah Hung, Jenny Li, Lam Tze Yuen, Fannie Shum
Nature Education Partners: Sangwood Seeds Lab, Natural Network, Project Crow
Professional Advisor: Annie Ho
Visual Art & Creative Partner: Fashion Clinic Hong Kong
Production Partner: Old Pal Studio
Marketing & Promotion Partner: Seedland International Limited
Supporting Partners: Moral Bags, Little Prince Foundation
The content of this programme does not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
About Lost Child Project Hong Kong
Originated as an artistic project curated for young people and children by O Theatre Workshop founded by seasoned theatre artist Olivia Yan, Lost Child Project Hong Kong was officially registered as a charitable organisation in 2021, aiming to promote art to bring impact and transformation to society and young people.
In 2018, moved by the alarming youth and children suicide rates, Olivia Yan invited internationally renowned physical theatre director and educator David Glass to collaboratively launch the “Lost Child Project in HK” initiative. Drawing inspiration from the Lost Child Project, designed by David Glass in 1996, implemented in over 22 countries and utilised in United Nations leadership training, the initiative uses performing arts as a tool to address the mental health of young people and children, and rebuild their spiritual values and happiness.
With support from Tai Kwun, the project was presented in a larger scale in 2020 as “ÉLAN Lost Child Project HK”, bringing together professionals from the arts, social welfare, and education sectors to introduce 15 different art projects held physically and online. As Hong Kong’s first large-scale art event running in both online and offline formats, the innovative project overcame challenges brought by the pandemic, and successfully conveyed the core concept of “We do not solve problems, We play problems”, and was granted the “2021 Hong Kong Arts Development Awards – Award for Arts Promotion”.
In 2022, with continuous support from Tai Kwun, the project hosted the second edition with a theme of “'YES AND!...”, offering 16 different art projects in which participants could explore more possibilities with creativity, and breaking free from negative and pessimistic emotions, to rebuild the confidence and hope of every Lost Child and the young generation.
E-leaflet
For enquiries or photos, please contact Mr. Benni Ho at 9779 2407 or email to benni@seedland.hk or contact Ms Wendy Shiu at 6973 1950 or email to wendy@seedland.hk.
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