Theatre Game of Encounters
Uncompetitive Acts

The foyer of the Kwai Tsing Theatre will become a pop-up arena of unscripted brilliance — where public space meets theatre games, brimming with playful energy for an improvisational comedy battle. This is more than a performance; it’s a moment of community engagement and a dynamic exploration of shared space through spontaneous creation.

 

Improvisational comedy battles in Hong Kong are the result of decades of artistic inquiry led by veteran Hong Kong theatre practitioner Mill Ho (Mill Sir) and his team. Since 1999, they’ve adapted and reimagined formats like Theatresports, Comedysportz, and Le Match, creating a performance style rooted in spontaneity and local sensibility. Structured as a variety-style competition, each game invites real-time input from the audience, transforming suggestions into improvised acts and resulting in highly interactive, entertaining experiences.

 

In this reimagined theatre space, the foyer becomes a site of active participation. The audience is no longer observing from a distance—they’re embedded in improvisational moments. Their reactions shape the rhythm of the experience, echoing the intensity of a live match through cheers and applause. This dynamic exchange, reminiscent of “laughter yoga,” transforms public space into a collective zone of release, invention, and human connection.

 

Date: 30 November, 2025

Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Venue: Foyer, Kwai Tsing Theatre

Capacity: 30

Participant: Suitable for all ages (9 and up)

Fee: Free of charge