The Shaw Foundation - Shaw Studios Supports “Wayne McGregor: On The Other Earth” at Tai Kwun to Inspire Student Creativity

Co-produced by Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong Ballet, and Studio Wayne McGregor ,London, the immersive installation Wayne McGregor: On The Other Earth has officially arrived in Hong Kong.  On view from now until 2 Aug 2026 at Tai Kwun, and proudly supported by the Shaw Studios, the programme provides tertiary students with exclusive opportunities to experience this world-class artistic experience.

As the world's first 3D 360-degree post-cinematic choreographic installation, Wayne McGregor: On The Other Earth reconceptualises dance beyond stage and screen. By breaking the fourth wall, the work invites audiences to step into the heart of the choreography, connecting with performers from Company Wayne McGregor and Hong Kong Ballet to enjoy a richly sensory, interactive choreographic and sonic experience up close.

Co-commissioned by La Biennale di Venezia, Danza, Somerset House in London and Tai Kwun, the work premiered at the 19th International Festival of Contemporary Dance in 2025. It was subsequently selected for Venice Immersive ("the Best of"), the Extended Reality (XR) section of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in Aug 2025, before its UK premiere at Stone Nest in London’s West End in Oct 2025. It was recently recognised as Best Dance Film at the 2025 National Dance Awards in the UK.

Attending the Asia premiere of On The Other Earth in Tai Kwun, Dr Raymond Chan, Chairman of the Shaw Foundation and Managing Director of Shaw Studios, highlighted the evolving landscape of cinema and the Foundation's enduring commitment to the arts.

We are passionate about film, continuing to fund scholarships, maintain state-of-the-art facilities, and host workshops," said Dr. Chan. "But the traditional industry is experiencing major challenges. That’s why we are thrilled to explore new ways of experiencing the visual medium to spark conversation and ignite imagination. Traditional film is evolving, and we are confident the new generation of creators will continue to fuel Hong Kong's vibrant cultural landscape."

Our late founder, the legendary filmmaker and philanthropist Sir Run Run Shaw, firmly believed that cinema and the arts are vital engines of cultural development. As technology continues to reshape the industry, we remain dedicated to that vision, supporting new forms of art to help shape the future of Hong Kong's creative community.

Bending the rules of time and space, Wayne McGregor: On The Other Earth is staged against iconic landscapes across Hong Kong, including Quarry Bay's Monster Building and a dramatic descent onto the helipad rooftop of The Peninsula Hong Kong. It travels beyond the city to London's Roundhouse and Sadler's Wells, and even ventures behind the scenes in a striking rehearsal-studio sequence, where dancers hang upside down from the ceiling, spider-like. Accompanied by Foley sound effects, these moments overturn sensory expectations. The work ultimately retreats from spectacle, concluding with a poignant solo dance that brings the experience to an introspective close. Courtesy of Tai Kwun