表演場第十八期 - 場主的話 The Art Venue Issue 018 - Words from the Founder

剛過去的十一月，有很多演出取消， 但同時間，其實每個週末上演的節目 也不少!來到十二月，標誌著一年快 過去。過去六個月，香港過得不容易， 很多藝術界的朋友都在思考究竟藝 術，或者是演出，還有甚麼作用?雖 然情況不穩定，除非是安全理由，場 主仍然如常看演出。最近看的演出， 都特別容易感動到我，可能是情緒比 平常更需要出口。

當代馬戲是現時表演藝術發展中， 不能或缺的部分。馬戲彷似跟堅持、 毅力、挑戰等形容詞劃上等號。大館 將於聖誕節至新年期間，為香港市民 帶來「玩轉大館馬戲季」。跟大館的 錢佑訪問時，我們都很同意，香港是 個獨特的地方，即使面對難關，但繼 續將香港的活力及創意展示於全世界 面前，是一件重要的事。香港人， 加油!

陳慧明

表演場 創辦人及主編

Even though many shows were cancelled in November, there were still a lot of shows to see. Stepping into December, we know this year is coming to an end. During the past six months, Hong Kong went through a tough time. Many of us, practitioners in the arts, have been pondering the importance of arts or performances during this time. Despite the unstable situation, I still try to go to shows if it is safe. The shows I recently saw touched me. I guess we all need an outlet for our emotions.

Contemporary circus plays animportant role in today’s performingarts world. Circus is about determination, hard work, and tackling challenges. Tai Kwun will present Tai Kwun Circus Plays from Christmas to New Year for the public to enjoy. During the interview with Eddy of Tai Kwun, we both agreed that Hong Kong is unique for its vibrancy and creativity. Let us keep the city vibrant during this difficult time. Add oil, Hong-kongers!

Winona Chan

Founder & Editor-in-Chief, The Art Venue