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An “inauspicious” episode inflames a Hong Kong housing saga
As a lease ends, one can’t help but feel lonesome returning the keys. Yet this vacant property turns into an “inauspicious abode”: As the owner, old and new renters, estate agent and prospective buyer gather—each with different ambitions—a fatal accident descends upon them. Everything’s amok, fate’s gone topsy-turvy. Will misfortune turn into positive gains? Just wait and see.
Young playwright Hui Jim is adept in dark humour, capturing the complexity of the human condition while extracting laughter and tears among theatregoers. Vacant Possession received positive response in our Text Testing Zone (2024‒25 season). This production has also received four nominations in the 33ʳᵈ Hong Kong Drama Awards, including Best Original Script, Best Director (Comedy/Farce), Best Supporting Actor and Actress (Comedy/Farce). Additionally, it has earned the nominations of Script/Playwright of the Year at the IATC(HK) Critics Awards 2024.
This season, the play transfers to our Black Box as a fully-fledged production. Director Lau Shau Ching captured the gentleness and power of every plot twist amidst raucous laughter, breathing new life to this inexplicable real estate saga.
Playwright: Hui Jim
Director: Lau Shau Ching
Cast: Luk Ka Ki, Yu Hon Ting, Wong Hiu Yee, Kalok Chan, Chan Kiu
Date & Time:
9-10, 13-17, 20-23/1/2026 8pm
10-11, 18, 24/1/2026 3pm
Price:
$260 (Free Seating)
Advance Booking Period: 27.3-8.4.2025
*Available on standard tickets and HKRep Pals Advance Booking discount tickets, including Main Stage Productions The Tamed and the Tempted, The Story of K City, Panasonic proudly sponsors Le Fils, The Bucket, The Emperor, his Mom, a Eunuch and a Man, Black Box Production – Vacant Possession, Text Testing Zone – Love Out of Reach, Fall and Flow
Advance Booking Discounts are valid for a limited supply on a first-come-first-served basis.
Other discounts:
Full-time students, senior citizens aged 60 and above can enjoy 50% off with limited quota.
People with disabilities and the minder can enjoy 50% off. For purchase of each concessionary ticket for people with disabilities, the customer can purchase one ticket of same concession for a minder.
Tickets are available for public sale from 4.12.2025 at URBTIX.
Presented in Cantonese
This programme contains strong language
Recommended for ages 15 and above
No latecomers will be admitted
Please contact HKRep before ticket purchase if wheelchair seat is required. (Tel: 3103 5900)
HKRep reserves the right to change artists/performers, performance schedule and seating arrangement
