HONG KONG — The Hong Kong stage production “Write or Wrong” (《寫不得你》), already enjoying strong ticket sales, has announced a second extension with six additional performances, bringing the total run to 21 shows. Alongside the expansion, producers revealed the addition of veteran performers Donald Tong and Hu Liying to the ensemble.
The play, a romantic dramedy exploring the blurred lines between fiction and reality, follows film director Jo and his screenwriter wife Zi. Once celebrated for turning their own love story into a classic romantic movie, the couple now struggles to make ends meet by directing micro-drama web series. Their professional and personal lives collide when an investment opportunity brings two mainstream actors, Stephen and Linlin, into their latest project. As Zi begins writing her deepest fantasies into the script, those fantasies start to materialize, forcing her to question whether she should chase the illusion of a perfect love or hold onto the real but imperfect relationship before her.
The new cast additions bring distinct comic and dramatic weight to the production. Donald Tong plays “Boss Lu,” a financial backer who wants everyone to remember he paid for the project. Lu studied in a visual arts training program but stumbled into fortune by introducing Portuguese egg tarts to the market — a move that netted him his first fortune and convinced him that a small bet can yield big rewards. To satisfy his burning need for the spotlight, Lu regularly makes cameo appearances in films he finances, even if only for a fleeting silhouette.
Hu Liying portrays Lam Ching-ying, a former aspiring actress who quickly realized that gravity was a tougher adversary than any audition. She shifted to production, becoming the producer of the classic film “26 Nights.” She painstakingly raised funds and helped transform two actors, Mei Zi and Gu Zu, into the golden couple of Hong Kong cinema. But when their partnership fizzled after the film’s success, Lam decided to force open a new door for them — even if she had to pry it with a crowbar.
The expanded lineup also features Jo Leung, Ivana Wong, and Koo Cho-lam alongside Lo Chun-yip, promising a powerhouse of theatrical talent.
“Write or Wrong” will continue to run at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Tickets for the final six added performances go on sale starting this week. The production’s rapid sellout and extension reflect strong audience appetite for original Cantonese-language theatre that blends meta-narrative with relatable human dilemmas.
Industry observers note that the show’s success signals a broader resurgence in Hong Kong’s live performance sector, which has been rebuilding post-pandemic. With its examination of artistic compromise, marital fidelity, and the price of dreams, “Write or Wrong” offers audiences not just entertainment but a mirror to the creative struggles of Hong Kong’s cultural workers.
For those interested, the previous 15 shows are nearly sold out; the final six are expected to follow quickly.
