Adapted from Hong Kong’s Award-winning Original Musical Field of Dreams
Pays Tribute to a Classic with a Brand-New Interpretation
One Header beats Ten Opponents – Reliving Hong Kong’s Football Legacy with Passion!
In the summer of 1936, China participated in the Olympics for the first time with a football team largely composed of players from Hong Kong. Led by Asia’s Football King, Lee Wai-tong, a group of passionate local players from Lo Wai, a small fishing village in Tai Hang, Hong Kong, joined forces with players from China to form the national team. They prepared for the event and raised funds during a highly successful tour of Southeast Asia.
Amidst national turmoil, war, conflicts and disparity between class and identity, ideals and reality, and city and community, not to mention the financial struggles of football clubs, a group of fervent young footballers persevered on the field of their dreams. With faith and determination to overcome adversity, they showcased their signature move – the Ding Tau Chui (header). Their resilience led them to the Berlin Olympics in Germany, making history as the first Chinese national football team to compete on the international stage.
Anthony Chan
Joseph Chan
Mathias Woo
Yeung Kin-ping
Wai Chun-fai
Kenny Wong
Chen Jing-ruLuo YanLeung Fei-tungWong On-chingSobi SoMaha Ma
Shirley Chan
Han Yan-ming
Cheng Ming-sumRonney Cheung
Lui Tin-yau
The critically acclaimed musical Field of Dreams, a 2008 Hong Kong stage hit directed by Anthony Chan, returns! In 2025, Zuni Icosahedron reimagines this classic, blending art technology and Cantonese opera, to reignite the passion for football.
The story Field of Dreams is inspired by the historical events of the Chinese national football team’s journey to Berlin, Germany, for the 11th Olympic Games in 1936. Led by legendary captain Lee Wai-tong, the team comprised football talents from across China, with a core group of players from Guangdong, including renowned figures such as Wong Kei-leung, Tam Kong-pak, and Leung Shu-tong.
To raise funds for their trip to Berlin and gain match experience, the team embarked on a series of Southeast Asian tours. They visited Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, India, and other countries, showcasing their exceptional skills in twenty-seven matches. With the exception of four draws, they won all their matches and successfully raised funds for other Chinese Olympic delegations, marking a glorious chapter in Chinese sports history.
This new work is commissioned by Zuni Icosahedron in 2025 with partial sponsorship from CASH Music Fund.
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Presented in Cantonese with Chinese surtitles.
The running time is approximately 145 minutes and includes a 10-minute intermission.
Person below age 6 not admitted.
No latecomers will be admitted, until a suitable break in the performance.
Zuni Icosahedron reserves the right to add, withdraw or substitute artists and/ or vary advertised programmes and seating arrangements.
