EVENT DESCRIPTION
An actor stands on the stage. His name is Tai, he is from Hong Kong, and he begins to tell a story. It is about himself, his life, and his background. He tells of an assault of which he was the victim. Suddenly, he stops. He says that some of what he said was not true. He says that he adjusted parts of it, and he starts again.
The Liar is a performance about how easily we can be seduced by a good story, and about the anatomy of a liar. It exposes an actor on stage, but it could just as well be the story of how heads of state, the media, corporations, and many others practice the same art of seduction – an art that has, at all times, been performed on the world’s stages.
Acclaimed across the European and American theatre scene, Danish director Tue Biering makes his Asian stage debut with The Liar. Joining forces with Hong Kong actor Chan Tai Yin, the two have co-created a long-gestating, internationally commissioned solo performance. Media artist Seth Hon deftly creates live visuals, magnifying striking, sensory-impacting images through bold live streaming. Audiences are warmly invited to step into witnessing the working bench of story – making, as the performer conjures various worlds from minimal props, sound, and even the audience themselves assembling scenes out of a blank canvas for a unique theatrical experience.
The event is also part of the Asia-Europe Cultural Festival (AECFest) 2026 – Curtain Raiser, organised by the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF), which marks the official opening of the festival’s 8th edition. The festival celebrates artistic collaborations and creative exchanges between Asia and Europe.
Dates and time:
English Version
23 Apr 2026 (Thu)*, 8pm – 9:20pm
25 Apr 2026 (Sat), 8pm – 9:20pm
*With post-performance talk.
Cantonese Version
24 Apr 2026 (Fri), 8pm – 9:20pm
26 Apr 2026 (Sun), 3pm – 4:20pm
Duration: approximately 1 hour 20 minutes without interval
This programme is offered in Cantonese or English versions with no surtitles
This programme contains strong language, mild bloody and disturbing scenes
Recommended for ages 16 and above
