Chung Ying Theatre Company: Merrily We Roll AlongChung Ying Theatre Company
Our Joy was Real
Life is a ceaselessly flowing river. As we admire the scenery, we, too, become part of the view. The course of a river is shaped by every twist and turn. Similarly, each choice we made— big or small—often moulds our futures without us realising it. What if the river could flow backwards, retracing its bends and twists to its origin? Would you still recognise yourself?
Composed and written by the musical legend Stephen Sondheim, Merrily We Roll Along debuted in 1981. Over the years, the musical has been reinterpreted in various theatres, earning accolades, including the Olivier Award and Tony Award . Timeless classics like Not a Day Goes By and Old Friends have become enduring anthems of musical theatre.
The story begins at a celebration party. Franklin Shepard, Mary Flynn, and Charley Kringas, once inseparable friends, now find themselves in vastly different circumstances. Pursuing fame and fortune consumes one, one drinks away their sorrows, and one is conspicuously absent. The story takes us back 20 years, revealing them as passionate, struggling artists eager to make their mark on the musical theatre world. Over time, life leads them astray—once a talented musician, Franklin abandons his gifts and friendships in pursuit of societal validation. Through the backward unravelling of success and disillusionment, the story pieces together fragments of passion and idealism, slowly rediscovering the spark of their early dreams.
Presented in Cantonese
1/2/2026 3pm This is an Accessible Performance with Audio Description (Cantonese).
Chung Ying Theatre Company reserves the right to change the programme and substitute artists should unavoidable circumstances make it necessary.
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The presenter reserves the right to refuse admission by late-comers to the programme or determine the time at which and the manner in which late-comers are to be admitted.
Suitable for those aged 6 or above.
🔻 Chung Ying "Energy Fun Club" members：
- 15% discount for booking 1 Main Stage production
- 20% discount for booking 2 Main Stage productions
- 25% discount for booking 3 - 4 Main Stage productions
Chung Ying Member Registration: www.chungying.com/registration
🔻 Non Chung Ying "Energy Fun Club" members：
- 10% discount for booking 2-4 Main Stage productions
Main Stage productions: The Insane Asylum Next to Heaven, The Play That Goes Wrong (Kwai Tsing Theatre), The Play That Goes Wrong (Yuen Long Theatre), Merrily We Roll Along
Black Box Theatre production: Marry Mummy in Daddy’s Shoes
🔻 Other membership discount ( 10% off )
CCDC Dance Inspiration or Student Dance Inspiration Members / Friends of HK Chinese Orchestra / Friends of HK Dance Company Prestige or Classic Members / HKREP Pals / Zuni Friends / Friends of HK Ballet / HK Philharmonic Orchestra Club Bravo Members; and
Broadway Cinematheque bcinephile Members / Hong Kong Arts Administrators Association Members / Hong Kong Association of Theatre Technicians and Scenographers Members / Hong Kong Fringe Club Members / Radio Television Hong Kong Programme Staff Union Members / VTC staff and Staff Recreation Club Members / My Book One SUPer Card holders / MOViE MOViE Members
🔻 Full-time Students / Senior Citizens Aged 60 or Above / Comprehensive Social Security Assistance Recipients / People with Disabilities & the Minder (50% off, with quota)
Please contact Programme and Communications Department before purchasing tickets if wheelchair seats are required ( Tel: 8106 8338 )
For purchase of each concessionary ticket for people with disabilities, the customer can purchase one ticket of same concession for a minder.
