No Limits arts festival spotlights music, dance, theatre and film
Published: 1:00pm, 14 Feb 2025 Inclusivity meets creativity at the 2025 edition of the No Limits arts festival . Now in its seventh year, the event has been curated according to this year's theme, 'The Human Touch', to underline the connections art can foster between individuals of all abilities.
Running from February 21 to March 29, No Limits comprises performances, workshops and community events across music, dance, theatre and film, spotlighting both local talents and international artists. The programme kicks off with 'In Touch We Trust', a community project that delves into the intricate relationships between caregivers and care recipients. Taking place over three days at Tai Kwun, the performance features visually impaired performers donning tailor-made wearable art, weaving together dance, fashion and narrative elements in an exploration of identity and self-expression. Claire Cunningham leans into her physical disability in Songs of the Wayfarer. Photo: Sven Hagolani On March 1 and 2, blind American jazz pianist and multi-instrumentalist Matthew Whitaker will take the stage at City Hall, paying homage to jazz legends with new compositions as well as refreshing rearrangements. Scottish choreographer Claire Cunningham will present Songs of the Wayfarer from March 7 to 9 at Freespace's The Box, at the West Kowloon Cultural District . This innovative performance piece explores outdoor encounters through the lens of disabled bodies, pushing the boundaries of traditional dance.
The theatrical offerings are equally compelling. At the Sheung Wan Civic Centre from March 20 to 22, Scotland-based Singaporean actor-writer Ramesh Meyyappan's poignant play Love Beyond will tackle themes of miscommunication through the lived experience of a dementia patient.
Chinese internet celebrity and vlogger Zhao Hongcheng presents her award-winning solo show Be Seen from March 14 to 16 at City Hall, shedding light on the challenges faced by female wheelchair users. A scene from Love Beyond by Ramesh Meyyappan, directed by Matthew Lenton. Photo: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan
Zhao's show runs concurrently with Hide-and-Seek , a dance performance by Guangzhou-based choreographer ErGao. Conceived in collaboration with visually impaired artist Theo Wang Zeyu, the production takes elements from Wang's experience as a migrant masseur and blends them with contemporary choreography, images, sound and texts.
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