About this Event
Hot Pot is an original play written by Hongwei Bao.
In this story of friendship, love, and authenticity, four Chinese queer friends who once studied in the UK reunite at a hot pot restaurant in Asia after the COVID pandemic. As they reminisce and boast of their achievements, idealism fades into pragmatism.
Will their friendships endure?
Can old flames reignite?
Amidst a queer-unfriendly environment, will they find the courage to discuss gay sexuality openly?
《火锅》是由包宏伟创作的一部原创戏剧。故事围绕友情、爱情与自我认同展开：四位曾在英国留学的好朋友，疫情之后在亚洲一家火锅店重聚。在追忆往昔与分享各自经历的过程中，昔日的理想逐渐被现实所取代。
TA们的友情能否经得起时间的考验？旧日的情感是否会再次被点燃？在一个对酷儿群体并不友善的环境中，TA们是否有勇气坦诚讨论同性情感与身份？
🎭 Participate as a Reader 参与围读（Reader招募）
We warmly invite you to join us as a play reader.
- No prior experience needed
- No acting required, we simply sit and read together
- Basic English speaking skills are required
Available roles:
- Reader 1: TAO (male)
- Reader 2: MING (male)
- Reader 3: LIN (female)
- Reader 4: MEI (female)
- Reader 5: directions, actions, headings
- Reader 6: BULLY 1 (just a few lines, can be doubled by readers 1-5)
- Reader 7: BULLY 2 (just a few lines, can be doubled by readers 1-5)
✨ Choose any role you like, regardless of gender.
This is a supportive and low-pressure environment, so just come along and enjoy the experience! The play reading session will last around 60 mins.
我们诚挚邀请你加入剧本围读，无需任何表演经验，无需演技，只需一起坐下来朗读即可。（剧本为英文，需具备基础英语表达能力）
可选角色：
- Reader 1：TAO（男）
- Reader 2：MING（男）
- Reader 3：LIN（女）
- Reader 4：MEI（女）
- Reader 5：旁白（舞台说明、动作等）
- Reader 6：BULLY 1（台词较少，可由其他角色兼任）
- Reader 7：BULLY 2（台词较少，可由其他角色兼任）
✨ 欢迎大家根据兴趣自由选择角色（无需受角色性别限制）。尽情参与，享受过程。剧本围读环节约60分钟。
👀 Join as an Audience Member 作为观众参与
Prefer to sit back and watch? You’re very welcome too.
Enjoy the reading in a warm and intimate setting, followed by a Q&A session with the playwright. We especially welcome your feedback to help further develop the play.
All are welcome!
如果你更想静静欣赏，也非常欢迎你报名。
聆听剧本围读，随后参与与剧作家的问答交流环节。我们也非常期待你的反馈，帮助这部作品进一步打磨与成长。
欢迎所有人报名！
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Dr Hongwei Bao is a queer Chinese writer and academic based in Nottingham. He teaches media studies at the University of Nottingham. His work explores queer desire, Asian identity, diasporic positionality and transcultural intimacy. He is the author of the poetry pamphlet Dream of the Orchid Pavilion (Big White Shed, 2024), poetry collection The Passion of the Rabbit God (Valley Press, 2024) and nonfiction Queering the Asian Diaspora (Sage, 2024).
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
QUEERCIRCLE, 3 Soames Walk, London, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
