廖國堯 x 榞劇場｜棟篤喊？《我毒自升級》

About the show

A low-level adult in his thirties decides to put together a "growing up montage" for his wedding. The moment he opens an old photo album, countless unbearable, bizarre, and absurd memories — too toxic to even look at — come flooding back. So why not just have a full-on public breakdown, travel through those memories, and stage an unprecedented stand-up cry show? "I Toxic Upgrade" is a one-man play co-created by Liu Kwok-iu (廖國堯) and Yuen Theatre (榞劇場), weaving stand-up comedy with genuine emotion. It uses the most ridiculous methods to tell the truest story of growing up, taking you on a strange journey from extreme self-mockery and breakdown to healing. Liu Kwok-iu (廖國堯, Ah Yiu) carries the entire performance alone on stage with his unique comedic rhythm and delicate emotions, turning "toxicity" into laughter and "crying" into therapy. Yuen Theatre (榞劇場) is known for grounding its work in life and using performance as a mirror; this time, it transforms a personal coming-of-age story into a bold theatrical experiment — no fourth wall, no flashy sets, just an actor willing to bare his soul and confront every unbearable memory with you head-on. From a low-level adult's self-mockery to self-acceptance, this "stand-up cry" is not just about laughter; it's a genuine emotional eruption.

Synopsis translated by KinoHK — the performance itself is not in English unless stated above.