East Wing West Wing -
Mic On!!! Mic Off!!!
Shouson Theatre, Hong Kong Arts Centre
13/8-19/9/2004
Presented ＆ Produced by Zuni Icosahedron
East Wing West Wing is a political comedy series first created in 2003. and in 2004, there were the events of talk show hosts stepping down and the Legco election. In reaction to all the turmoil, Mathias Woo and Edward Lam produced and directed a series of East Wing West Wing productions. In succession to 2046 CE Bye Bye, and East Wing West Wing Reloaded, the two directors created East Wing West Wing – Mic On!!! Mic Off!!! in 2004. This production discussed how the mass media were behaving in reaction to the big political and social climate, as well as explored the possibilities of the development of democracy in Hong Kong. The performance was very well received, and the demand for re-staging was so great that many additional shows were put on in order to answer the earnest request of the audience. The total number of shows staged increased from the original 21 to 32. The raving reviews and excellent word of mouth, making the East Wing West Wing series a brand name for theatre that is both enlightening and entertaining.
