When Chong Chong meets his first hamster, won as a prize, the tiny creature unexpectedly becomes his guide, teaching him how to navigate loss and embrace the journey of growing up. This heart-warming story explores themes of love, farewell, and the courage to let go in life.
Award-winning playwright Nick Yu has stepped beyond his usual domain to co-create Chong Chong's Hamsters with his son, Godot Yu. Together, they infused the story with family emotions and life wisdom. Produced by the Macao Rolling Puppet Alternative Theatre, this production merges puppetry, cinematic imagery, immersive sound effects and music to create a vibrant and layered stage experience. It transforms lessons on life and death into a gentle show, helping everyone realise how amazing life can be, in a whirlwind of emotions!
A project of “Commissioning Performing Arts Productions 2024-2026”
Approximately one hour
Performed in Cantonese, with surtitles in Chinese and English
Suitable for aged 5 or above
Puppetry “Chong Chong's Hamsters”