Another magical adventure from the genius behind Alice in Wonderland is coming to Hong Kong this September

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1 For immediate release Another magical adventure from the genius behind Alice in Wonderland is coming to Hong Kong this September Based on Lewis Carroll s nonsense poem, this sparkling musical extravaganza is bursting with an award-winning soundtrack of witty and memorable songs [HONG KONG, 22 August 2016] THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK, a fantastical epic tale about a motley bunch of characters on a journey to catch a mysterious mythical creature called a Snark, will be brought vividly to life when it hits the Hong Kong stage later this summer. Fresh off a highly successful season at Cardiff s prestigious Sherman Theatre, where it received rave reviews, this enchanting and hilarious adventure story will open on 20 September and run through 25 September at the Drama Theatre, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. Tickets are available online at by calling , or in person at all HK Ticketing or Tom Lee outlets. An ultra-modern adaptation of Lewis Carroll s classic nonsense poem of the same name, THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK is a delightful musical extravaganza for the whole family. Its striking set design, fabulous costumes, and award-winning soundtrack are sure to wow audiences young and old. Meet the riotous ragtag band of bold adventurers who set off to Snark Island in hot pursuit of the Snark! Boy the lonely son of the banker who wants to build a relationship with his dad so badly that he stows away on a ship just to be with him. Ultimately it is the Boy who teaches his father the true riches of life, namely the values of family, friendship and conserving not hunting our beautiful creatures., Banker so rich he puts diamonds on his breakfast cereal and thinks money is the most important of all pursuits; loves his son but has become estranged from him as a result of his single-minded materialistic pursuits; Beaver (puppet) the wise knitting loyal companion of the Boy who has excellent hearing but is very shortsighted and too vain to wear glasses.

2 The Hunting of the Snark press release P. 2 of 5 Baker stupendously silly and forgets everything about himself, easily bursts into tears and is constantly muddled. Bellman the bombastic but likeable leader of the expedition who just happens to be the passionate world expert on Snarks. Jub Jub Bird the flamboyant and amusing bird-like creature drawn to all things colourful and fun; loves to talk and sing with the jub jub sound. Bandersnatch a mythical, magical creature obsessed with collecting things; tries to steal literally anything including your father s favourite underwear. Butcher the villain of the show with a predilection for exotic fare; has a dream of catching children in a great big net and boiling them in gravy; snot is her special sauce when she cooks; wants to hunt Snark because Snark meat is said to be the most delicious meat in the world.

3 The Hunting of the Snark press release P.3 of 5 THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK is packed with memorable, upbeat songs, with music and lyrics composed by Gareth Cooper, who last month was named second funniest songwriter in the world, winning 2nd place at the International Songwriting Competition in the Comedy category. After the show s premiere in Edinburgh, critics praised the snappy songs that are eminently hummable and tunes to tap your toes to. At its heart, this is a touching father-and-son story about a journey of discovery and reconciliation. The Boy teaches his Banker father about life s true riches - love, family and friendship and the importance of protecting not hunting our beautiful creatures. As well as writing Alice in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking Glass, Lewis Carroll was famous for writing nonsense poetry, and his epic masterpiece THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK which took him two years to write - is often described as the finest Nonsense poem ever written. Although it was reprinted many times during Carroll s lifetime and has never been out of print since it was written 140 years ago, it is his undiscovered great classic, according to Director Gemma Colclough, who decided in 2013 to commission a theatrical adaptation of the poem with a hero storyline that children could relate to, with multiple touch points. Though it is a classic story, this production has many contemporary references, from rap to apps. The meaning of the poem is as elusive as the Snark and has been the subject of much controversy. Some people believe that the poem is a satire on capitalism and its quest for wealth, while others think it is an allegory of mankind s search for happiness. Whatever its meaning, the poem has captured the imaginations of many, with the original Snark Club founded at Cambridge University in 1934 for the glorification of the Snark and its creator Lewis Carroll. THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK is produced by RGM Productions and is presented in Hong Kong by Lunchbox Theatrical Productions. Snappy, silly and sunny show aimed at a family audience. THE STAGE **** 'As far as eye-poppingly perfect productions are concerned, The Hunting Of The Snark ticks all the boxes and some that possibly haven't been invented yet A sure-fire sunny delight. Go bring some sunshine into your life.' WALES ONLINE ***** (five stars) 'I would give it ten marks out of ten and recommend it to all children.' ARTS SCENE IN WALES 'A beautiful and hilarious family entertainer.' GET THE CHANCE **** The Hunting of the Snark is an anarchic, joyful, bold show bursting with brio! RACHEL O RIODAN, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF THE SHERMAN THEATRE CYMRU

4 The Hunting of the Snark press release P. 4 of 5 Ticketing information THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK Performance Dates: From 20 th to 25 th September 2016 Venue: Drama Theatre, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Show Dates Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday Thursday Saturday and Sunday Show Times 3:30pm 1:00pm & 3:30pm 11:00am & 1:30pm Ticket Prices: A Reserve $550, B Reserve $495, C Reserve $395. All ticket prices do not include HK Ticketing Service Fee. The show is 70 minutes in duration, with no interval. Recommended for children aged 4 and above. Tickets can be purchased via all HK Ticketing outlets or by calling the HK Ticketing purchase hotline or website as follows: - HK Ticketing hotline: HK Ticketing website - HK Ticketing outlets: K11 Select, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, The Academy s Landmark Heritage Campus- Bethanie, AsiaWorld-Expo, Fringe Club, Kowloon bay International Trade & Exhibition Centre, and all Tom Lee Music outlets For more information, please visit For more updates, please visit Notes for Editors Lunchbox Theatrical Productions Presenter Founded in Hong Kong in 1992 by James Cundall, Lunchbox Theatrical Productions has established an unrivalled reputation for producing top quality international entertainment across five continents, and is now headquartered in the United Kingdom with companies in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore and The Philippines. Productions include musicals such as Cats, The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, WICKED, Mamma Mia, West Side Story and Chicago; spectaculars such as Riverdance and Cirque du Soleil s Alegria; boutique shows such as Stomp, Tap Dogs, Slava s Snowshow, Potted Potter, Circus Oz and Barry Humphries Farewell Tour Eat, Pray, Laugh! ; musical concerts including Thriller Live, The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Abba Mania; international artists Jamie Oliver, Rick Stein and Elaine Paige; plays such as The Woman in Black, The Mousetrap and The 39 Steps; children s shows Thomas the Tank Engine and Barney s Space Adventures; events such as Yorkshire s Winter Wonderland (an outdoor Christmas ice rink and funfair in York, UK) and The Last Night of the Proms for the Hong Kong Handover; and The Imperial Ice Stars productions of The Sleeping Beauty on Ice, Swan Lake on Ice, Cinderella on Ice and The Nutcracker on Ice.

5 The Hunting of the Snark press release P. 5 of 5 Lunchbox Theatrical Productions (Continued) As well as producing this portfolio of shows, James Cundall spent the first five months of 2010 based in Shanghai, as Producer of the Outdoor Opening Ceremony of Expo 2010 Shanghai China, on behalf of David Atkins Enterprises. In addition to The Hunting of the Snark in Hong Kong, future productions for 2016 include Wicked in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Manila; Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense in Hong Kong and Singapore; Pep Bou s Bubble Magic in Hong Kong; Swan Lake on Ice and Sleeping Beauty on Ice in China; The Sound of Music in Australia; Singin in the Rain in Australia; Blue Man Group in Singapore, New Zealand and Manila; The Shaolin Warriors in New Zealand; The Bootleg Beatles in Singapore; Beyond the Barricade in New Zealand; and Priscilla Queen of the Desert in New Zealand. RGM Productions Producer RGM Productions is an independent theatre production company formed by Broadway and West End producer Garry McQuinn to produce, manage and book compelling and innovative shows throughout the world. Garry is the lead producer of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, THE MUSICAL, and has filled that role for all international productions (including Broadway and London s West End) since the show s premiere in Australia in Priscilla has been seen in 15 countries, by 4.5million people. With his partners Garry brought Tap Dogs to the UK in 1996, it has since played in 330 cities in 37 countries and (until Priscilla) was Australia s most successful theatrical export. For many years Garry was one of the lead producers of MATTHEW BOURNE S SWAN LAKE. Shows produced by Garry and RGM include the world premiere of Ingmar Bergman s THROUGH A GLASS DARKLY with the Almeida Theatre in London and the Atlantic theatre in New York, the UK tour and Canadian premiere of THE TWO WORLDS OF CHARLIE F (a play based on the stories of and performed by wounded, injured and sick service personnel) and the iconic South African dance show GUMBOOTS. RGM is developing a number of exciting new productions including the North American premiere (and US tour) of CHARLIE F, the relaunch of GUMBOOTS at the 2017 Edinburgh Festival, and a new musical (working titlethe Last Dance in Havana ) set on the eve of the Cuban revolution. rgmproductions.co.uk Facebook: /rgmproductionsltd * * * The above press release is issued by Lunchbox Theatrical Productions Ltd. through PRO Marketing Services Company Limited To download images, press material and information on THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK please visit: For further Information and interview requests, please contact: PRO Marketing Services Company Limited Catherine Cheung and Priscilla Lui Ph: (852) Mob: (852) info@propublicity.com