Mountains: The Dreams of Lily Kwok

I invited you into my past… And you invited me into your future.

Helen has grown up in the UK, but always felt a piece of her story was missing.

Visiting her mother’s birthplace of Hong Kong for the first time, she is determined to find out who she really is and where she belongs. Amidst the skyscrapers and bustling streets, she meets her grandmother, Lily Kwok, and steps into her past where she discovers shocking family secrets that will change her life forever.This stylish and evocative new play by award winning writer In-Sook Chappell, tells the extraordinary story of the women behind the famous Manchester restaurant Sweet Mandarin.  Based on Helen Tse’s bestselling family memoir of passion, sacrifice and survival across three generations held together with one lifeline – food.

Praise for Mountains: The Dreams of Lily Kwok

“A remarkable production that combines a cleverly structured script with outstanding performances and an impressive set to tell a compelling story of one woman’s life”MANCHESTER THEATRE AWARDS ★★★★

“an enjoyable, piquant play in Jennifer Tang’s bustling production…. a fine ensemble” THE GUARDIAN ★★★

“Visually arresting, admirably unflinching depiction of an extraordinary real-life success story” THE STAGE ★★★★

“Chappell’s script is a triumph, showcasing not only strong women, but strong East Asian women…. immensely moving, humbling and inspiring story “ THE REVIEWS HUB ★★★★

“A gripping tale of struggle, laughter, love and food… with a universal story of survival that will move your soul” Ken Hom on the novel Sweet Mandarin

The performance includes live cooking on stage.

Tour Dates:

Wed 18 to Sat 21 April 7pm, Sat matinee 2pm
STRATFORD CIRCUS ARTS CENTRE
Theatre Square, Stratford, London, E15 1BX
Box Office: 020 8279 1080

Tues 24 to Wed 25 April 7.30pm, Wed matinee 2pm
THEATRE ROYAL BURY ST EDMUNDS
Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1QR
Box Office: 01284 769505

Fri 27 to Sat 28 April 7.45pm, Sat matinee 2.30pm
LIGHTHOUSE
21 Kingland Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1UG
Box Office: 01202 280 000

Tues 1 to Wed 2 May, 7.30pm
KEY THEATRE
Embankment Road, Peterborough, PE1 1EF
Box Office: 01733 207 239

Sat 5 May 7.30pm
THEATRE ROYAL MARGATE
Addington Street, Margate, CT9 1PW
Box Office: 01843 292 795

Thurs 10 to Sat 12 May 7.30pm, Sat matinee 2.30pm
DERBY THEATRE
15 Theatre Walk, St Peter’s Quarter, Derby, DE1 2NF
Box Office: 01332 59 39 39

Wed 16 to Sat 19 May 7.30pm, Sat matinee 2.30pm
WATFORD PALACE THEATRE
20 Clarendon Road, Watford, WD17 1JZ
Box Office: 01923 225 671

Mon 21 to Wed 23 May 7.45pm,
SHEFFIELD CRUCIBLE THEATRE
55 Norfolk Street, Sheffield,  S1 1DA
Box Office: 0114 249 6000

Thurs 24 to Fri 25 May 7.30pm
QUEEN’S HALL ARTS CENTRE
Beaumont Street, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3LS
Box Office: 01434 652 477

Wed 30 May to Sat 2 June
BELGRADE THEATRE
Belgrade Square, Coventry, CV1 1GS
Box Office: 024 7655 3055