HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH

West K x Ivanhoe Lam x Jordan Cheng [2025]

Set Design by Ruby Law

The creative direction for this project was to transform the entire theatre into a full-on music festival. From the moment audiences walked in, they were immersed in Hedwig’s world: food and drinks, tattoo art, rainbow-throwing games, and a live DJ spinning vinyl records by artists mentioned in the script. Camping chairs and bleachers were scattered throughout the space. It was chaotic, immersive, and alive, just like Hedwig herself.

Traditionally, the show takes place in a gritty dive bar with 90s rock-and-roll vibes. For this version, we reimagined a cleaner, more stripped-back aesthetic. Modular scaffolding structures retain raw energy while keeping the build low-waste. Large video walls and live-feed cameras blurred the lines between theatre and concert, creating an intimate and expansive hybrid experience.

A key design element was using stage levels to reflect Hedwig’s emotional journey. The higher she climbs, the more she reaches for control, visibility, and validation. But as she descends the long ramp, something softens: she releases the spotlight and embraces her complexity and flaws.

At the centre of it all is the Trailer Box: Hedwig’s dressing room, trailer home, and makeshift bar stage. With video content layered onto its surface, it transforms into an abstract TV screen, broadcasting memory, trauma, and glam in equal measure - A shifting space for a shifting character.

Creative Director + Director: Ivanhoe Lam | Script + Lyrics Translator + Lead Performer: Jordan Cheng | Music Director: Veronica Lee | Image Designer: Kary Kwok | Set Designer: Ruby Law @ RULA | Lighting Designer: Tsz-yan Yeung | Sound Designer: Can Ha | Video Designer: Chuuufffung | Live Cinematographer: Ziv Chun | Assistant Director: Santayana Li | Co-choreographer: Wei-wei Lim | Co-producers: Eva Chau, Bobo Lee

Photography Credit: Carmen So + Michael Chiu

Immersive set design for 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' at West Kowloon's Freespace, creating a music festival vibe in the foyer. Designed by Ruby Law (RULA), London-based set designer specialising in theatrical productions.
Immersive theatre environment of 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' musical at West Kowloon Cultural District, showcasing minimalist aesthetic and dynamic lighting. Set design by Ruby Law (RULA), expert in immersive theatre environments.
Immersive game booths of 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' musical at West Kowloon Cultural District, showcasing minimalist aesthetic and dynamic lighting. Set design by Ruby Law (RULA), expert in immersive theatre environments.
Close-up of the Trailer Box set piece in 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' at West Kowloon, serving as dressing room and symbolic space. Designed by Ruby Law (RULA), specializing in conceptual set designs for musicals.
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Dynamic lighting and video elements in 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' musical at West Kowloon Cultural District. Set crafted by Ruby Law (RULA), expert in integrating multimedia into theatrical set designs.
Stage design for 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' in Hong Kong, showcasing the interplay of light and structure. Designed by Ruby Law (RULA), specialising in innovative set designs for contemporary musicals.
Performers on stage during 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' at West Kowloon, with set elements reflecting character's emotional journey. Set design by Ruby Law (RULA), known for narrative-driven theatre designs.
Interactive audience space in 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' musical at Freespace, featuring unconventional seating arrangements. Designed by Ruby Law (RULA), expert in immersive theatre set design.
Visual elements of 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' set at West Kowloon, incorporating video walls and live-feed cameras. Set design by Ruby Law (RULA), specialising in multimedia theatrical environments.
Dynamic lighting design illuminating the modular scaffolding set of 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' at West Kowloon Freespace. Set design by Ruby Law (RULA), London-based set designer specialising in immersive theatre.
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Performer engaging with the audience amidst the immersive festival-like set of 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' in Hong Kong. Set crafted by Ruby Law (RULA), expert in interactive theatrical environments.
Immersive set design for 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' at West Kowloon's Freespace, featuring modular scaffolding and video projections. Designed by Ruby Law (RULA), London-based set designer specialising in theatrical productions.
Close-up of the Trailer Box set piece in 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' at West Kowloon, serving as dressing room and symbolic space. Designed by Ruby Law (RULA), specialising in conceptual set designs for musicals.
Close-up of the performer in 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' at West Kowloon, at the rooftop scene. Designed by Ruby Law (RULA), specializing in conceptual set designs for musicals.
Close-up of the Trailer Box set piece in 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' at West Kowloon, serving as dressing room and symbolic space. Designed by Ruby Law (RULA), specialising in conceptual set designs for musicals.
Audience perspective of 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' at Freespace, West Kowloon, featuring immersive festival-like theatre setup. Set design by Ruby Law (RULA), London-based designer known for transformative stage environments.
Dynamic lighting and projection elements in 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' musical at West Kowloon Cultural District. Set crafted by Ruby Law (RULA), expert in integrating multimedia into theatrical set designs.
Stage design for 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' in Hong Kong, showcasing the interplay of light and structure. Designed by Ruby Law (RULA), specialising in innovative set designs for contemporary musicals.
Performers on stage during 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' at West Kowloon, with set elements reflecting character's emotional journey. Set design by Ruby Law (RULA), known for narrative-driven theatre designs.
Interactive audience space in 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' musical at Freespace, featuring unconventional seating arrangements. Designed by Ruby Law (RULA), expert in immersive theatre set design.
Visual elements of 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' set at West Kowloon, incorporating video walls and live-feed cameras. Set design by Ruby Law (RULA), specialising in multimedia theatrical environments
Stage view of 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' musical at West Kowloon Cultural District, showcasing minimalist aesthetic and dynamic lighting. Set design by Ruby Law (RULA), expert in immersive theatre environments.
Performance scene from 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' in Hong Kong, highlighting the multi-level stage design and live-feed video integration. Set crafted by Ruby Law (RULA), renowned for innovative musical theatre designs.
Close-up of the Exit Metal Gate in 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' at West Kowloon, serving as symbolic space. Designed by Ruby Law (RULA), specialising in conceptual set designs for musicals.
Sketches of 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' set at West Kowloon, concept design process. Set design by Ruby Law (RULA), specialising in multimedia theatrical musical.
Renderings/ visualisation of 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' set at West Kowloon, concept design process. Set design by Ruby Law (RULA), specialising in multimedia theatrical environments.
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