“From Page to Stage®” Programme 2023:
Killer Thriller
“From Page to Stage®” is a comprehensive Learning & Participation theatre education platform in English. Presented since 2009, this is probably the longest-running theatre-in-education production in the city for a large capacity audience. Tailor made for local secondary school students, the programme also provides in-school pre- and post-performance workshops. We aim to nurture students’ interest in classic literature and an appreciation of the arts.
Killer Thriller is the 15th production of the “From Page to Stage®” Programme and makes a welcome post-pandemic return to the stage by Artistic Director, Dr Vicki Ooi as both playwright and director. We were thrilled to experience the laughter, applause and delight of a live audience again after a break of a year and a half. The entire cast and production team members were delighted to be back to work both on- and off-stage.
15
School Performances
5,886
students and teachers
49
participating secondary schools
2
Public Performances
284
audience members
The drama has subtitles for us to follow and is an incredibly fun way to encourage us to learn English.
Pang Yan Yi
Student, TWGHs Kap Yan Directors’ College
The plot was exciting and captivating. At the same time, it also helped improve my English language abilities.
Kelly Chen
Student, TWGHs Kap Yan Directors’ College
It was great to learn the words and idioms used in the show.
Munsang College (H.K Island) student
The stage design was well thought out and visually stunning, it really captivated the audience. Having bilingual subtitles allowed us to learn English more effectively.
Chen Yeuk Mei
Student, TWGHs Kap Yan Directors’ College
They started to pay more attention to different theatre elements, e.g. costumes, lighting, sets, etc.
Lam Sze Man
Teacher, Hong Kong Baptist University Affiliated School Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School
Online learning materials help students understand the background and features of different characters before the show.
Annie Chan
Teacher, St. Stephen’s Church College
After attending Killer Thriller, I will try to include more interactive learning activities in my English lessons.
Chu Chung Ming
Teacher, Homantin Government Secondary School
The story is funny and the set is amazing. We joined the stage tour and it was eye-opening!