A Love Letter to Wong Kar-Wai
In The Mood
"Shaped by personal and socio-political narratives, In the Mood functions as a time capsule for the present while exploring new possibilities for performative works. It is also a reminder to enact love, no matter the circumstance."
— Art Asia Pacific Review
Celebrating the landmark film’s 20th anniversary, IN THE MOOD is a fever dream live streamed performance featuring a theatrical set, ‘60s style costumes, and sax-drenched renditions of the film’s romantic soundtrack alongside new music sung by Chinese-Australian artists Rainbow Chan and Marcus Whale with narration by Eugene Choi – a lavish audio-visual journey that guides the audience through a heartbreaking cycle of longing, intimacy and forbidden love.
In lockdown 2020, Sydney Opera House commissioned this performance for the “From Our House to Yours” digital program. A bonafied hit with the performance art crowd and music audiences alike, the show was re-commissioned for a live, IRL audience for Vivid Live 2022 in the Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House.
This was a WHPY Production. Alister with his Producer-Director-Copywriter hat on, in partnership with digital media artist Sophie PY.
