The Liar【SPOTLIGHT: A Season of Performing Arts 2026】Tai Kwun

An actor stands on the stage. His name is Tai, he is from Hong Kong, and he begins to tell a story. It is about himself, his life, and his background. He tells of an assault of which he was the victim. Suddenly, he stops. He says that some of what he said was not true. He says that he adjusted parts of it, and he starts again.

The Liar is a performance about how easily we can be seduced by a good story, and about the anatomy of a liar. It exposes an actor on stage, but it could just as well be the story of how heads of state, the media, corporations, and many others practice the same art of seduction—an art that has, at all times, been performed on the world's stages.

Acclaimed across the European and American theatre scene, Danish director Tue Biering makes his Asian stage debut with The Liar. Joining forces with Hong Kong actor Tai Yin Chan, the two have co-created a long-gestating, internationally commissioned solo performance. Media artist Hon Ka Chun deftly creates live visuals, magnifying striking, sensory-impacting images through bold live streaming. Audiences are warmly invited to step into witnessing the working bench of story-making, as the performer conjures various worlds from minimal props, sound, and even the audience themselves—assembling scenes out of a blank canvas for a unique theatrical experience.

The event is also part of the Asia-Europe Cultural Festival (AECFest) 2026 – Curtain Raiser, organised by the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF), which marks the official opening of the festival's 8th edition. The festival celebrates artistic collaborations and creative exchanges between Asia and Europe.

Remarks
• Duration: approximately 1 hour without interval
• No latecomers will be admitted
• This programme is offered in Cantonese or English versions with no surtitles
• Recommended for ages 16 and above
• This programme contains mild bloody scenes.
• Programmes are subject to change without prior notice. Tai Kwun reserves the right to make the final decision regarding the arrangements.
• Free seating