Crime and Punishment - Cultural Salon (1): Artist Talk

The 2024 Hong Kong version of Crime and Punishment brings the characters from 19th-century Russia to the present day, offering a reimagining of this literary masterpiece. The story depicts a young, impoverished ex-student who, possessed by self-righteousness, commits murder in the name of alleviating human misery, but ends up with a tormented conscience.

Dr Roger Lee and three of the main cast members - Cherry Ngan, Ben Yuen, and Peter Chan - will delve into the novel and the upcoming theatre performances. Together, we will explore the world of Dostoevsky and invite you all to join us on this thought-provoking journey.

2024 Hong Kong Arts Festival Programme

Jockey Club Local Creative Talents Series: Crime and Punishment
From self-judgement to self-redemption in a battle between good and evil
A stunning Hong Kong cast meets a stellar creative team from the UK

Young, impoverished and possessed by self-righteousness, an ex-student commits murder in the name of alleviating human misery but ends up with a tormented conscience. He later meets a prostitute with a pure soul, who shines a beacon of light on his path. Will he spiral deeper into anguish, or will he finally resurrect himself in a moment of truth?

Programme details: https://www.hk.artsfestival.org/en/programme/Crime_and_Punishment