Hongwei Bao (he/him)

queer Chinese writer and academic based in the UK. Author of The Passion of the Rabbit God, Queering the Asian Diaspora, Self-Portrait as a Banana.

[Hongwei Bao (he/him) @PatrickBao1]

'an intellectually engaging book that makes timely interventions to the fields of diaspora studies, queer theory, and transnational studies. It invites the reader into an electrifying archive of queer cultural productions.' Dr Alvin K. Wong, author of Unruly Comparison.

[Hongwei Bao (he/him) @PatrickBao1]

'The play [Hot Pot] is a cry from a generation that yearns for the world to change ... It also confronts the realities of being a queer teenager in a repressive society and the fate of those who refuse to conform to rigid social norms.' https://t.co/16UMClqE3k

[Hongwei Bao (he/him) @PatrickBao1]

Excited to share that the Routledge Handbook of Chinese Gender and Sexuality that I co-edited with Dr Jamie J. Zhao is now available in paperback and e-book. The book is one of the most comprehensive, up-to-date and authoritative books on the topic. https://t.co/jwQopUm4tm

[Hongwei Bao (he/him) @PatrickBao1]

Looking forward to speaking at this wonderful conference at LSE this weekend. Free to attend but registration is essential.

[Hongwei Bao (he/him) @PatrickBao1]

show info https://t.co/VDKjSpp7RL

[Hongwei Bao (he/him) @PatrickBao1]

Pound to be part of the Departure Lounge Festival at Derby Theatre and offer HOT POT as an accessible performance (Audio Described Introduction for blind and visually impaired audience members and Captioned Performance for D/deaf, deafened and hard of hearing audience members).

[Hongwei Bao (he/him) @PatrickBao1]

Hot Pot touring the UK.

[Michelle Yim @dramamic]

❤️ Joining talented EA cast @WindsonLiong @struantheactor @shinfeichen in “HOTPOT” written by @PatrickBao1 produced by #AukaProductions #touring #theatre #london #nottingham #leeds #bristol #derby #langtongreen #tunbridgewells
Tix: https://t.co/V6if7q5E6J

[Hongwei Bao (he/him) @PatrickBao1]

Thanks to @shuangyi_li and @LocoKlub for supporting the Bristol show of Hot Pot.

[Shuangyi Li 李双翼 @shuangyi_li]

Very impressed by @PatrickBao1’s #HotPot @LocoKlub in Bristol tonight! Professional & beautifully moving performance! One of the girls in the audience cried hard at the end! If only it could be made longer! Ppl demand a whole series!

[Hongwei Bao (he/him) @PatrickBao1]

Thanks to all the reviewers and audience members for your generous comments about the play Hot Pot. The play is currently running its final week. Next stops: Derby and Tumbridge Wells. https://t.co/Fdyz8LVMqh

[Hongwei Bao (he/him) @PatrickBao1]

Thanks to all the reviewers and audience members for your very kind words about the Hot Pot show. The Hot Pot team is on the road. Next stops: Bristol, Derby and Tumbridge Wells. https://t.co/Fdyz8LVMqh

[Hongwei Bao (he/him) @PatrickBao1]

With three 4-star reviews and lots of positive comments, Hot Pot is on the road traveling to theaters in Nottingham, Leeds, Bristol, Derby and Langton Green. https://t.co/Fdyz8LVMqh

[Hongwei Bao (he/him) @PatrickBao1]

Critical reviews of the Hot Pot show during the London premiere week. On tour to other UK cities in the next two weeks. https://t.co/Fdyz8LVMqh

[Hongwei Bao (he/him) @PatrickBao1]

Read the reviews here: https://t.co/pkecCEhUVT

[Hongwei Bao (he/him) @PatrickBao1]

HOT POT (16 June-5 July)
★★★★ Theatre Weekly: “a brilliant example of how new writing can start powerful conversations”; “not only stands up, it stands out.”

★★★★ Red Bus Londinium praised the production’s exploration of friendship, identity, memory and belonging.

[Hongwei Bao (he/him) @PatrickBao1]

Excited to have received two 4-star reviews of the HOT POT show the day after the press night. The show is currently on at Playhouse East London and will be touring to other UK cities in the next three weeks. https://t.co/pkecCEhUVT

[Hongwei Bao (he/him) @PatrickBao1]

The first night at Playhouse East was a blast! Thank everyone for the support! More great nights to come! https://t.co/Fdyz8LVMqh

[Hongwei Bao (he/him) @PatrickBao1]

A new queer East Asian play, Hot Pot, will première at Playhouse East in London at Playhouse East on 16 June and then tour nationally till 5 July. Written by Hongwei Bao and produced by Auka Productions. https://t.co/PwQZ8wELiz

[Hongwei Bao (he/him) @PatrickBao1]

My great pleasure to talk about queerness, East Asian identity and the upcoming play HOT POT (premiering in London and touring to Nottingham, Derby, Leeds, Bristol and Langton Green from next week onwards) with First Flight. https://t.co/Vla2sZ2eTe

[Hongwei Bao (he/him) @PatrickBao1]

Thanks to Writing East Midlands for featuring my work for the Pride Month. More info about my upcoming show HOT POT (premiering in London next week and touring to Nottingham, Leeds, Bristol, Derby and Langton Green): https://t.co/Fdyz8LVMqh

[Hongwei Bao (he/him) @PatrickBao1]

Hi everyone! I am thrilled to announce that the play text for the Hot Pot show has just been published in time for the show's UK tour (première in London and then touring to Nottingham, Leeds, Derby, Bristol and Langton Green in the next three weeks). https://t.co/H7v9aYW8et

[Hongwei Bao (he/him) @PatrickBao1]

This Saturday evening, at Nottingham Contemporary. Free event and all welcome!

[European Poetry Festival @europepoetfest]

This Saturday @Nottm_Contemp! our first Camarade in the city thanks to @NottmCityOfLit in partnership @NottmPoetryFest. 7pm and free, 14 poets in 7 pairs presenting new live literary performances! @PatrickBao1 @thenameispetra @dradny et al
https://t.co/lFAKTuDFRI