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The Emperor, his Mom, a Eunuch and a Man｜Hong Kong Repertory Theatre Introduction

A strange tale of the Qing court is retold on stage

In the mighty torrent of history, a power struggle unfolds

During the reign of Qing Emperor Tongzhi, the eunuch An Dehai was an all-powerful aide to the Empress Dowager. Using the excuse of procuring a dragon robe to leave the Forbidden City, he was arraigned by the magistrate Ding Baozhen while travelling in Shandong. As messengers dart from one place to another, An’s fate is on the edge of a precipice… will he survive? There may be a flicker of hope in the royal court, but others want him dead. Everything hangs by a thread…

The Emperor, his Mom, a Eunuch and a Man premiered in 2013 and won six accolades at the 23rd Hong Kong Drama Awards. Subsequent re-runs in 2014 and 2015 as well as touring performances in Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing received much critical acclaim. The script depicts real characters in the Qing court reflecting the world at large, highlighting the complexity of human character and relationships. Roy Szeto returns to direct this story of a unique dynastic episode along with distinct sets and staging, retelling a piece of history as penned by Poon Wai Sum.

Performance Details

• The Emperor, his Mom, a Eunuch and a Man｜Hong Kong Repertory Theatre

• Date & Time:

  • March 24-28, 31, April 1-3, 2026｜20:00
  • March 22, 28-29, April 4-5, 2026｜15:00

• Venue: Shouson Theatre, Hong Kong Arts Centre

• Address: 2 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Ticketing Details

• Ticket price: $400 / $300 / $200 | $360 / $260 / $180 (Applicable to 24-26, 31.3, 1.4)
• Tickets will be available for sale on URBTIX from February 5, 2026

Cast & Production Team

Playwright: Poon Wai Sum

Director: Roy Szeto

Main Cast: Lau Shau Ching, Chan Suk Yi, Pang Hang Ying, Ko Hon Man, Tunes Ting

The above information comes from the official website of Hong Kong Repertory Theatre