Must I Cry

'At that time, I told myself not to cry, and so I didn't.'

Hong Kong’s Theatre du Pif returns to Europe this summer with its critically acclaimed, five-star hit from Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024!

Follow a woman’s magical journey in time, as she returns home to search for signs of her late father - transforming a childhood game into a final quest to remember. Inspired by the works of celebrated Hong Kong author XiXi and the poignant story of the last northern white rhinoceros, this visually captivating production tells a story of love and loss intertwined with live music, storytelling and video projections.

Through a blend of poetry and magical realism, Must I Cry depicts a past that is present, delving into our memories amidst an ever-evolving cityscape.

Edinburgh-acclaimed Must I Cry returns to Europe this summer, with shows in Avignon, London and Cork.

'Poetry in motion’ ★★★★★ North West End UK

’Subtle yet profound, reflects the deep connection between memory, home and love’ ★★★★ Three Weeks Edinburgh

‘An underrated masterpiece and truly highlights the literacy works of Xi Xi, it is an essential watch’ ★★★★ Edinburgh Festival Magazine