Hung-Yen Yang Hung-Yen Yang i(23589232 works by)
Born: Established: Wollongong, Wollongong area, Illawarra, South Coast, New South Wales, ;
Gender: Male
Heritage: Chinese
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Wollongong-born Australian-Chinese playwright.

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A Practical Guide to Self-Defence 2022 single work drama

'Message to my future self.

'A poignant perspective on “how to defeat the beast within”.

'This step-by-step guide mashes up martial arts, storytelling and digital animations, with a contemporary perspective of growing up Asian in an 80’s Australia.

'Playwright Hung-Yen Yang (Yen) examines the tension between good and evil that exists within us all via deprecating comedy, some slapstick humour interspersed with practical tips such as why it’s usually not a good idea to turn your back on an enemy.

'An exploration of how everyday racism over the decades shapes decisions both good and bad.'

Source: National Theatre of Parramatta.

2022 nominated Sydney Theatre Awards Best Production for Young People
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