Review | Thrilling Bruce Lee dance show explores Hong Kong star’s life and career
‘Kung Fu Artistry: Bruce Lee’s No Way as Way’ by the Hong Kong Dance Company is a powerful mix of dance and martial arts
Subtitled Bruce Lee’s No Way as Way, this dance drama explores his philosophy as well as his life and martial arts prowess.
Visually stunning and filled with evocative images and music, the production features thrilling martial arts choreography and a tremendous performance by Ong Tsz-shen as Lee.
As the city came together in grief and shock, this was a fitting moment to celebrate Lee, an iconic symbol of the Hong Kong spirit of resilience, determination and fortitude. In a touching introductory speech, his daughter Shannon recalled how much he loved Hong Kong and how important it was to him.
That love was reciprocated in Kung Fu Artistry. Yang Yuntao, its choreographer and HKDC’s artistic director, and dramaturge Simon Wang Haoran tell Lee’s story with palpable affection and reverence through a series of snapshots from key periods in his life.