A Playlist for the Revolution is clever, funny and explores a difficult subject matter with a great deal of understanding. A few moments hold great power, and these drive home the personal connection to a modern-historical narrative that is undeniably relevant and unapologetically Asian. These fleeting sensations of the feelings that exist behind the headlines read by Western audiences reveal the lived experience and impact of the times, showing us that to become connected to something greater than ourselves — through music, mass protest, or a cause — is what can change us, and give us something to be truly remembered by.
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“ ‘A Playlist for the Revolution’ doesn’t rubbish romantic ideals, but it does test them. It ends up giving you what you want in a way you didn’t expect.”
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“The play soars until a final scene which wraps it all up too schematically...Yi makes it all zing with humour and warmth, albeit with dollops of schmaltz. For all its gravity, ‘A Playlist for the Revolution’ is a very good night out.”
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“That hurtling collision between love and brutal political reality is what powers the play...This is properly engrossing theatre: story and ideas delivered in impressive synergy.”
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“ ‘A Playlist For The Revolution’ is even more than that: it’s a full-on cause for celebration, a rousing, sweet but spiky confection that starts out in rom-com territory but quickly develops into something darker, richer and more intriguing.”
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“ ‘A Playlist for the Revolution’ tackles a large number of themes without ever feeling broad or sprawling. The fantastic cast easily draws us into the lives and dreams of these Hong Kongers. Ending with real footage from the protests reminds us that while the characters may be inventions, the events shown actually happened and changed the face of Hong Kong forever.”
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“The play feels like a partially missed opportunity. After the performance was over, I realised that what was missing was a fully developed sense of the impact the dramatic events that had overtaken Hong Kong and displaced so many of its residents had had on those who left.”
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“Powerful in both its subject matter and its presentation, ‘A Playlist for the Revolution’ proves once again the ability of the arts to advance important conversations and help us to navigate complex political landscapes...Simply put, this is a show not to be missed, and a message not to be ignored.”
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