I am a bilingual (English and Chinese) actor, writer and clown from Hong Kong. I work across continents, writing and performing in theatres and films. I am experienced in devising, physical theatre and comedy.
I tell wild and bold stories from the perspective of the outcasted ones, the odd and funny ones, and I often take political risks in my work with an unhinged sense of humour. My work has been described as ‘punk’, ‘otherworldly and unique’.
My recent work as a playwright, director and performer, A BOUFFON PLAY ABOUT HONG KONG, 21' finalist Women's Prize for Playwriting, was presented at HOME theatre Manchester. Through this work, I was nominated by the public as finalist for 23' Manchester Culture Awards Independent Creative of the Year.
MCR Culture Awards quote:
"The play explores the nuances of Hong Kong's cultural identity, history, and current sociopolitical climate. It received high praise for its ability to tackle complex issues with creativity and thoughtfulness."
I am Isabella (she/her)
News
ANCESTRAL TIME TRAVEL AGENCY
A work-in-progress co-created by Isabella Leung & Louiseanne Wong
23rd-24th November 2024
We've had 2 SOLD OUT shows of this work-in-progress at London's Camden People's Theatre as part of Voila! Theatre Festival. It's been a dream come true and I have so much to be grateful for.
The collaboration between myself and Lu has been one-of-a-kind: from University friends, to personal growth, to jamming our art forms together...
Read more about our Parkour x Clowning journey here.
Poster image designed by Louiseanne Wong with help from AI technology
Work-in-progress Creative Team
Writer & Performer
Movement Direction & Performer
Sound & Lighting Designer
Composer
Stage Manager
Assistant Producer
Isabella Leung
Louiseanne Wong
Yanni Ng
Val Popov
Michelle Yu
Christine Poon
Photos by Ghost and John
Press
'A genre-bending exploration of cultural identity through parkour, dance, and clowning that shows exciting promise and moments of striking physical poetry'
Everything Theatre on ANCESTRAL TIME TRAVEL AGENCY, 26 November 2024.
https://everything-theatre.co.uk/2024/11/review-ancestral-time-travel-agency-camden-peoples-theatre/
"Leung’s writing sparkles with humor and poetic resonance and speaks to both traditional and contemporary sensibilities."
Seen Anything Lately on ANCESTRAL TIME TRAVEL AGENCY, 25 November 2024.
https://seenanythinglately.wordpress.com/2024/11/25/ancestral-time-travel-agency-review-lost-in-time-found-in-identity/
"Exuberantly playing around with theatrical form... had real impact."
Circle and Stalls on A BOUFFON PLAY ABOUT HONG KONG, 28 December 2023
https://circlesandstalls.com/2023/12/28/manchester-theatre-best-of-2023/
'Crushing insecurity': Hong Kong theatremakers on starting anew in the UK.
The Stage, 13 February 2023
Manchester Evening News, 13 February 2023
"Leung delivers an accomplished and assured performance, perfectly capturing Ching's arrogance, and she is utterly devastating in her sorrow at a key moment in the show."
★★★★ The Understudy on A GAME NOT LOST, 07 March 2023
https://www.theunderstudy.co.uk/2023/03/review-game-not-lost-pit-vault-festival.html
"Leung inhabits all the speaking verse with clarity but pitched way beyond that to extremes when it matters."
Fringe Review on Romeo and Juliet, 28 August 2023
https://fringereview.co.uk/review/brighton-year-round/2023/romeo-and-juliet-9/
