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The Hungry Ghost
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Venue

Bush Theatre

I feel like a newborn out in the world for the first time. I feel… ravenous.

Tonight’s the night. She’s got a plan. And it involves her (secret) girlfriend, and the house they’re about to move into together.

And it doesn’t matter to her that her mum warns tonight is the first night of the ghost month. Because parents will say anything to keep you home.

Swiping an orange from the family altar and pocketing a coin she finds on her way over to the new place, she steps through the doorway – and unwittingly invites a hungry ghost into both of their lives. As the ghost starts to take over and she wrestles for control of her own body, her carefully constructed house of lies comes tumbling down around her. A sexy horror rom-com exploring what takes root in the space between superstition and rationality. ‘Starring Olivier Award-nominee Mei Mac (My Neighbour Totoro, RSC) and Bridgerton’s Isabella Wei, The Hungry Ghost is the debut play from Mei Leng Yew, directed by New Earth Theatre Artistic Director Ailin Conant.’

Closing

31/10/2026

Running Time

To be confirmed

Genre

Drama, Plays

Age & Content

16+

Please Note:
  • Content warnings: This production contains references to sex, references to death, scenes of body horror, themes of a supernatural nature/possession, references to self harm, themes of personal struggle, references to racism, strong language. This production may also contain loud noises, flashing lights, moments of darkness & haze effects.
  • A self care guide can be found here.

 

Cast:

Mei Mac as

The Girl

Creative:

Writer -

Mei Leng Yew

Director -

Ailin Conant

Producer -

New Earth Theatre

Set & Costume Designer -

Yimei Zhao

Associate Director -

Yanni Ng

Associate Designer -

Sam Tam Tsz Hei

Lighting Designer -

Cheng Keng

Sound Designer -

Carla Ng

Movement Director -

Jasmine Chiu

Intimacy Coordinator -

Sango Tajima

Dramaturg -

Pippa Hill

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