★ MUST I CRY ★
In English with Chinese Surtitles
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Reviews (in London 2025)
★★★★ London Pub Theatres
“Bonni Chan portrays a rare gem of a fragile sensitive soul.”
★★★★ Morning Star
"Theatre du Pif’s lyrical show is derived from the works of celebrated Hong Kong writer XiXi and her typical themes of nostalgia, identity and the impact of modern society… The distress of losing her past is imaginatively linked to the death of the last male northern white rhino… This affecting drama leaves one thinking about one’s own connections to the past in a constantly changing world."
Duration: 65mins
In English with Chinese surtitles
➺ Info
HONG KONG original production
Theatre du Pif from Hong Kong brings their emotionally powerful production “Must I Cry” to The Pleasance London for a strictly limited run.
★★★★★ North West End UK
“The poetry which inspired this work absolutely comes alive and flourishes on stage – each aspect was crafted to literally be poetry in motion.”
★★★★ ThreeWeeks Edinburgh
“Subtle yet profound, reflects the deep connection between memory, home and love.”
★★★★ Edinburgh Festival Magazine
“This show is an underrated masterpiece and truly highlights the literacy works of Xi Xi, it is an essential watch.”
➺ Storyline
“Here I am, searching in a foreign place, for someone I no longer remember.“
Follow a woman’s magical journey in time as she returns home to search for traces of her late father—transforming a childhood game into a heartrending final quest to remember.
Inspired by the works of celebrated Hong Kong author XiXi and the story of the last northern white rhinoceros, Must I Cry weaves storytelling, live music, and video projections to create a dynamic fusion of poetry and surprises as one enters the memory palace of personal history in an ever-changing city.
Must I Cry delves into the magic of recollection, unveiling a past that breathes in the present.
➺ Getting there
Address: 5 Carpenters Mews, North Road, N7 9EF
Underground - 3 mins walk from Caledonian Road (Piccadilly Line) - just 1 stop from King's Cross, a major hub for Underground and National Rail
Overground - Caledonian Road & Barnsbury (Mildmay Line)
In English with Chinese Surtitles
Payment: Appologies for the unexpected technical issue, please use "credit/ debit card". "apple pay" is not working.
Reviews (in London 2025)
★★★★ London Pub Theatres
“Bonni Chan portrays a rare gem of a fragile sensitive soul.”
★★★★ Morning Star
"Theatre du Pif’s lyrical show is derived from the works of celebrated Hong Kong writer XiXi and her typical themes of nostalgia, identity and the impact of modern society… The distress of losing her past is imaginatively linked to the death of the last male northern white rhino… This affecting drama leaves one thinking about one’s own connections to the past in a constantly changing world."
Duration: 65mins
In English with Chinese surtitles
➺ Info
HONG KONG original production
Theatre du Pif from Hong Kong brings their emotionally powerful production “Must I Cry” to The Pleasance London for a strictly limited run.
★★★★★ North West End UK
“The poetry which inspired this work absolutely comes alive and flourishes on stage – each aspect was crafted to literally be poetry in motion.”
★★★★ ThreeWeeks Edinburgh
“Subtle yet profound, reflects the deep connection between memory, home and love.”
★★★★ Edinburgh Festival Magazine
“This show is an underrated masterpiece and truly highlights the literacy works of Xi Xi, it is an essential watch.”
➺ Storyline
“Here I am, searching in a foreign place, for someone I no longer remember.“
Follow a woman’s magical journey in time as she returns home to search for traces of her late father—transforming a childhood game into a heartrending final quest to remember.
Inspired by the works of celebrated Hong Kong author XiXi and the story of the last northern white rhinoceros, Must I Cry weaves storytelling, live music, and video projections to create a dynamic fusion of poetry and surprises as one enters the memory palace of personal history in an ever-changing city.
Must I Cry delves into the magic of recollection, unveiling a past that breathes in the present.
➺ Getting there
Address: 5 Carpenters Mews, North Road, N7 9EF
Underground - 3 mins walk from Caledonian Road (Piccadilly Line) - just 1 stop from King's Cross, a major hub for Underground and National Rail
Overground - Caledonian Road & Barnsbury (Mildmay Line)