The First Human & The Last Life is a sci-fi theatre piece set in a post-apocalyptic future. It follows the awakening of the first successfully reborn human after extinction, and their interactions with a humanoid AI. Human gradually regains movement, language, and emotion, AI tries to teach Human how to be human. But can a machine understand what it’s never felt?
The piece explores themes of memory, identity, morality, humanity and creation. It blends spoken dialogue with physical acting, layered sound, and visual storytelling using light and projection — creating a sensory journey that mirrors the rebirth of humanity.
The performance features two actors — one male, one female — who alternate roles across different shows, each taking turns to play either the AI or the reborn human. This casting choice allows the team to explore how gender and embodiment influence physicality, presence, and audience perception, especially when portraying the contrast between machine and human.
Age recommendation: All Ages
Duration: 60 mins
Price: £12
Languages: Cantonese, English
Countries: Hong Kong, UK
Writer: YY Yung
Performer: Adrian Poon (alternating roles: AI / Human)
Performer: Winky Sze-wai Chan (alternating roles: AI / Human) / Movement Choreographer / Photography
Artist (Set / Costume / Sound Design / Marketing): Emily Ho Ying Chan
Artist (Set Design / Graphics / Photography & Video/ Marketing): Chi Ki Leung