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Turn ideas into physical theatre – and develop tools to spark students’ creativity. Physical theatre uses movement, gesture, space and ensemble work to tell stories beyond words. In this teachers’ workshop, led by Lindsey McAlister, director of HKYAF’s 2026 flagship musical Falling Awake, participants learn practical physical theatre approaches used during the creation of the musical, as well as tips on how to devise original work with students.   If you’d like to explore how simple starting points can generate movement, build meaning and develop into compelling performance, come along ready to move, experiment and create! You will leave with practical techniques you can take back to the classroom.

Advance school bookings are now open for Falling Awake, an original musical revealing a journey of self-discovery. Fifteen-year-old Sage feels out of place, as if her coming-of-age is marked by a sense of imbalance. One day, she unexpectedly stumbles into a surreal realm – strange, beautiful, and full of secrets that hold the truth of her own heart. Joined by unexpected companions, what begins as a mystery soon becomes a journey of self-discovery. Following the sold‑out success of last year’s flagship musical Likes & Lies, this year’s original production continues HKYAF’s legacy of creating musicals that address social issues. Written and directed by Lindsey McAlister, with music by Amuer Calderon, the production is performed by a young cast aged 10 to 25. School tickets are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis. To ensure your seats, complete the online form and return it to carmen@hkyaf.com. School Performances 26, 27 | 11 | 2026 – 11am Public Performances 26, 27, 28 | 11 | 2026 – 7:30pm 28 | 11 | 2026 – 2:30pm Booking Details ●        Tickets: $180 (students); $260 (teachers) ●        One complimentary teacher ticket for every 10 student tickets booked. ●        Daytime matinees are open to school groups only. ●        Suitable for ages 9 and above. ●        Performed in English with Chinese and English surtitles; approximately 90 minutes with no intermission. Latecomers will only be admitted only during a single suitable break in the performance. No re-entry until after the show. ●        School performances include a 15-minute post-performance Q&A with the cast and creative team. ●        Public performance tickets will be available starting in September 2026 on WestK’s official website. ●        Content advisory: This performance addresses real issues faced by youth, including bullying and peer pressure, while focusing on emotional growth and self identity. Teachers are encouraged to join students to facilitate discussion and learning.

Explore storytelling through movement in this physical theatre workshop!   Join our hands-on workshop, and explore how to bring characters, emotions and stories to life with your body and your imagination. Working with Lindsey McAlister, director of HKYAF’s 2026 flagship musical Falling Awake, you will try out some of the practical theatre approaches used during the production of the musical and explore how images, music, props and movement can spark ideas for performance. Working together as an ensemble, you will experiment and build on each other’s ideas to create an original piece.    No theatre or dance experience needed – just come ready to move, experiment and create.