Fireside Chat (ShakeFest 2026)

Join us for an illuminating fireside chat featuring a dynamic panel of voices from across the performing arts landscape, including youth performers, educators, industry leaders, and seasoned artists with a lifetime of experience. Together, they will explore the Festival's theme:

"All the World’s a Stage: Stages of Me – Performing, Learning, Becoming."

Who is the Fireside chat for? 

This event welcomes performing artists in Hong Kong, teachers, educators, parents, aspiring theatre students aged 15 and above, and community members who are curious about the transformative power of the performing arts.

What to expect

In this engaging and intimate session, our diverse panel will share personal stories, lived experiences, and creative insights reflecting the many stages of life and artistry, from youthful beginnings to professional mastery. Through heartfelt storytelling and spirited dialogue, they’ll explore how performing arts intersect with education, personal growth, and social connection.

Expect meaningful, thought-provoking conversations that highlight both the challenges and triumphs of the artistic journey, offering valuable perspectives for aspiring performers, arts educators, and anyone passionate about the power of performance.

Line up for Fireside Chat:
Moderator: Nicholas Beckwith (Artistic Director, Shakespeare4All)
Speakers:
⭐ Alyson Hau

⭐ Mirror

⭐ Jason Lee

⭐ Marc Ngan

⭐ Mandy Patty

⭐ Luis Torres

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to listen, learn, and be inspired by a multigenerational panel of artists and educators. Bring your curiosity and join us in celebrating the transformative magic of the performing arts.

All performances will be in English, with limited and free simultaneous interpretation services available in Cantonese upon request for all Stage Wise guest sharings and both Fireside Chat sessions. These services are provided on a first-come, first-served basis, with registration required on the event day at the front of house.

Each ticket will only admit one person.
Aged 6 or above. One ticket per person regardless of age.
Unauthorised photography, audio and video recordings are prohibited inside the auditorium.
Smoking, eating and drinking are not allowed inside the auditorium.
Late-comers will not be admitted until a suitable break.
You are advised to arrive at performing arts venues in good time when purchasing tickets.
Ticket holders are requested to comply with all other house rules posted at the admission point.