HOME X is a live performance meeting cutting edge technology that combines theatre, music, gaming and VR technology created with artists in London and Hong Kong

Presented at the London Barbican, York Theatre Royal and Cambridge Junction in 2023, HOME X is co-produced by Kakilang (formerly Chinese Arts Now) and Don’t Believe in Style and co-commissioned by Cambridge Junction, Oxford Contemporary Music and York Theatre Royal. The work is supported by StoryFutures and The Space, originally commissioned by British Council Hong Kong.

“In HOME X, we are using technology as a form of artistic expression to create a new way of experiencing and telling stories. The concept was born out of a desire to create a space where audiences could connect with each other and with the performers, regardless of their physical distance. The remote audience actively participates in the game, while the live audience witnesses these different realities intersecting in various ways. We aim to create a powerful and engaging experience that brings people together in a meaningful way.

​In this ever-changing world, our differences can be a source of animosity and separation or a chance for us to grow and create something to be cherished, remembered, and respected. Through learning and understanding ourselves, each other, and the world around us, HOME X aims to inspire us to explore our roots, our sense of home and their relationship with our existence.”

An-Ting 安婷, Ian Gallagher and Donald Shek (co-creators of HOME X)

Quotes

‘An utterly unique experience that astounds with technical marvel as it also reflects on the notions of home and feeling at home…’ **** (Reviews Hub)

‘Truly engrossing…like nothing I’ve ever seen…’ **** (Salterton Arts Review)

‘Compelling…incredibly innovative…wonderfully insightful…’ ***** (Voice Magazine)

‘HOME X is truly impressive, experimental story-telling to engage the heart and thee brain…’ ****1/2 (To Do List)

‘Often beautiful….conveying our relationship with our environment in a distinctive visual language…’ *** (The Stage)

Credit

HOME X is conceived by An-Ting Chang, Ian Gallagher and Donald Shek
An-Ting Director / Composer
Ian Gallagher Creative Technologist
Donald Shek 3D Designer
Henry Lam Experience Designer
Christine Ting – Huan 挺歡 Urquhart Costume Designer
Si Rawlinson (UK) and Suen Nam (HK) Choreographers/Dancers
Colette Wing Wing Lam Soprano
Daniel York Loh Dramaturg
Mia Foo Actor Gamer
David Howard Sound Consultant
Katrina Man Community Producer
Sandy Wan Marketing Manager for Kakilang
Apollonia Bauer UK Administration Manager
Hannah Blamire UK Production Manager
Brent Tan UK Stage Manager
Dino Fung Hong Kong Director
Henry Lam, Fo Liu Hong Kong Producers
Ian Gallagher (lead), Toshi Wong, Logan Lee Game Developers