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Charlie 異者之名
傷口可以癒合，但疤痕仍在
Wounds can heal. Scars remain.
22-23.12 (Fri-Sat) 8pm
24.12 (Sun) 3pm
牛池灣文娛中心文娛廳
Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, Cultural Activities Hall
$200, $150 (高齡人士及學生優惠 senior citizens & students)
誰還在紫色的煙霞中惶惶瑟縮？為何在漆黑的火焰裡，仍是烏鴉的叫喊！戰火既遠且近，是過去，也是現在——陣亡者化成了鬼魂，繼續纏繞着我們，為的只是試圖把自己的名字不被異化，就像Charlie，一個被沮咒的名字。
是次演出靈感源於韓裔歷史學家Heonki Kwon著作《越戰的鬼魂》（Ghosts of war in Vietnam)，一部論述後越戰的鬼魂現象的人類學調查，作者親身到越南進行田野搜索，從歷史人類學角度分析，記錄了廣泛的民族誌記載和對不同類型鬼魂、鬧鬼、死亡的歷史分析，以及鬼魂對過去流行理解的影響並呈現。
曾於不同時期師從舞踏大師和栗由紀夫，學習土方巽舞踏體系的兩位舞踏藝術家———日本東雲舞踏藝術總監川本裕子及本地舞踏手謝嘉豪，將聯合編創獨舞作品《異者之名》，透過進入舞踏的異色世界，直面歷史與社會的傷痕，延伸對戰後的思考——不僅是對「悼念」的糾結 ，也是對記憶與當下狀態的叩問。
聯合編舞：川本裕子(日本)
聯合編舞及舞者：謝嘉豪
作曲：曾我傑 (日本)
南音演出：何志峰
舞台設計：樊浩賢
燈光設計：鄭文仔
服裝設計：鄭文榮
音響設計：梁梓楹
監製：胡家欣
節目長約60分鐘
觀眾務請準時入場，遲到者將不獲進場
適合六歲或以上觀眾欣賞
Who still trembles in the purple haze? Why does the raven’s cry persist amidst the dark flames? The war is both distant and near; it is the past and the present. Those who perished have become ghosts, haunting us continuously, just to prevent their names from being changed into something like “Charlie”, a cursed name.
This performance is inspired by the book “Ghosts of War in Vietnam”, an anthropological research on the phenomenon of apparitions in post-Vietnam war era, written by Korean historian Heonki Kwon. The author conducted field surveys in Vietnam and recorded a vast number of ethnographic accounts, detailing different kinds of ghosts, hauntings and death. From the perspective of historical anthropology, he explores the influence of ghosts on our understanding of the past.
This solo piece, “Charlie”, is co-choreographed by the Artist Director of Shinonome Butoh, Yuko Kawamoto from Japan, and local Butoh dancer Tomas Tse. Both, having studied the Hijikata method under the late Butoh master Yukio Waguri, will take us on a journey to expand our minds. Through the alternative world of Butoh, let’s confront the scars of history and society and contemplate war as a questioning of memory and the status quo rather than merely a state of “mourning”.
Co-Choreographer: Yuko Kawamoto (Japan)
Co-Choreographer & Dancer: Tomas Tse
Music Composer: Masaru Soga (Japan)
Naamyam: Luciano Ho
Stage Designer: Rice Fan
Lighting Designer: Arvin Cheng
Costume Designer: Cheng Man Wing
Sound Designer: Char Leung
Producer: Jamie Wu
Running time approximately 60 minutes
No latecomers will be admitted. Audience members are advised to arrive punctually
Recommended for ages 6 and above
Touring information
什麼是舞踏？
「舞踏本身就是一種叛亂的藝術。」——土方巽
舞踏（Butoh）被歸類為現代舞的一種形式，起源於二十世紀二次大戰後，由日本的舞蹈家土方巽及大野一雄創立，舞踏脫離傳統美學的規範，創造出非一般的表演藝術形態，從肉體的分裂與糾纏，直面心靈的黑暗與光明，追求靈與肉的解放，異質的世界觀，為觀眾帶來衝擊，重新去思考「美」的定義與身心的真諦。舞踏家的生命故事從細緻的手指、軀幹與腳步表露無遺，傳統對舞蹈美的定義在舞踏中被完全打破。日本舞踏逐漸受到歐美舞蹈界的重視，國際上各藝術節中也更常看見舞踏的表演，當代不少頂尖的編舞家，亦曾受到舞踏的影響。然而，舞踏在華文文化圈卻方興未艾，但香港舞踏手們正努力尋索方向，讓本地的舞踏得以砥礪前行。
What is “Butoh”?
“Butoh is an art of rebellion.” – Tatsumi Hijikata
Butoh is a modern dance form that originated in 20th century by Japanese choreographers Tatsumi Hijikata and Kazuo Ohno after World War II. It distinguishes itself from traditional aesthetic boundaries, creating a unique style of performing arts. Through dissociation and entanglement of the bodies, it shows both light and shadow of the human psyche, seeking a liberation of the body and soul. Its alternative worldview shock its audience and invoke contemplation about definitions of “beauty” and the truths regarding body and mind.
The life story of a “Butoh“ dancer unfolds through their fingers, torso and steps, defying the conventional standards of beauty in dance. This art form is gradually gaining recognition in the Western world, particularly America and Europe, with an increasing number of international arts festivals featuring Butoh performances. Furthermore, numerous contemporary choreographers draw inspiration from “Butoh”. In the Chinese-speaking cultural sector, “Butoh” continues to evolve, and “Butoh” dancers in Hong Kong are actively seeking new directions to refine their skills and advance their practice.
演前講座《舞踏與身體的在地性—香港舞踏初探》
Pre-performance Talk
Butoh and the Locality of the Body - An Initial Exploration of Butoh in Hong Kong
「這些傢伙真正的敵人不是權力，而是想像力的缺乏吧。」 — 撰自《挪威的森林》
村上春樹的這句話，或許可以用來回應「舞踏」的誕生；源於上世紀50年代，在當時紛擾波折的日本，由土方巽（Tatsumi Hijikata）和大野一雄（Kazuo Ohno）所創立的「舞踏」， 打開了當代舞蹈的一道獨特的風景，引發了新的美學探索！
自70年代起，舞踏開始流傳至歐美國家，時至今日，舞踏已經融入當代舞蹈的領域；但舞踏卻在華語地區方興未艾，它的既定形象和模糊性，往往被置於劇場與舞蹈之間。到底香港需要舞踏嗎？而我們又能否透過舞踏所形塑的身體，尋找在地的身體/身份呢？是次講座邀得土方巽資料館前館長森下隆先生作線上嘉賓，講解有關舞踏的發展與現況， 而日本著名舞踏編舞家川本裕子，亦將會同場分享她的學藝經歷，以及海外經驗。
“The true enemy of this bunch was not State Power but Lack of Imagination.” – Haruki Murakami, Norwegian Wood
Haruki Murakami's quote could be considered a response to the emergence of "Butoh." Originating in the tumultuous Japan of the 1950s, Butoh, founded by Tatsumi Hijikata and Kazuo Ohno, opened up a distinctive landscape in contemporary dance, catalyzing explorations into new aesthetics.
Since the 1970s, Butoh has spread to European and American countries and has now become an integral part of the contemporary dance world. However, in Chinese-speaking regions, Butoh is still in the process of finding its place, often straddling the boundary between theater and dance, marked by its established image and inherent ambiguity. The question arises: Does Hong Kong need Butoh? Can we utilize Butoh to explore local bodies and identities?
We have the privilege of inviting Mr. Takashi Morishita, former director of the Tatsumi Hijikata Archives, to join us online and shed light on the current status of Butoh's development. Additionally, renowned Japanese Butoh choreographer, Yuko Kawamoto, will be present to share her personal learning journey and overseas experiences.
日期時間 Date & Time: 2 Dec (Sat) 2:30pm
講者 Speakers: 川本裕子Yuko Kawamoto、森下隆Takashi Morishita (線上 online)、謝嘉豪 Tomas Tse
主持 Moderator: 陳志芬 Fanny Chan
語言 Languages: 英語，設廣東話翻譯 English, with Cantonese translation
地點 Venue: 香港文化中心行政大樓四樓會議室AC2
AC2, 4/F Administration Building, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
免費入場 Free admission
名額有限，先到先得 Limited quota; first come, first served
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工作坊 Workshop
由日本著名舞踏手川本裕子主持，透過「舞踏譜」 的練習，帶領學員認識舞踏奇異的想像世界，並探索身體的可能與不可能，開啟一場自我的內在對話。
This workshop is hosted by the renowned Japanese Butoh artist, Yuko Kawamoto. Through the exploration of the "Butoh Score", she will skillfully lead participants into the imaginative realm of Butoh, where they will delve into the potential and limitations of the body, sparking an introspective dialogue within each individual.
導師 Instructors：川本裕子Yuko Kawamoto、謝家豪 Tomas Tse
日期時間 Date & Time: 17 Dec (Sun) 3:30pm
地點 Venue: 文化中心大劇院後台八樓排演室GR2
GR2, 8/F, Grand Theatre Backstage, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
語言 Languages: 英語，設廣東話翻譯 English, with Cantonese translation
費用 Fee: $120
9折優惠組合10% off Package discount:
$180 1張正價門票及$100 1張工作坊門票
$180 for 1 standard ticket of performance and $100 for 1 ticket of workshop
工作坊長約2小時 The workshop will run for about 1 hour and 30 minutes
請穿着舒適的伸展運動服裝 Please dress with comfortable sports wear
適合十五歲或以上人士參與 Recommended for ages 15 and above