Award-winning physical theater company Gecko will present “Missing” at Futian Cultural Hall.

Using its creators’ personal experiences, relationships and emotional responses as inspiration, the production is a journey into the depths of a person’s psyche. As Lily unearths her forgotten past and the truth changes everything, the audience enters a deliciously warped world of striking imagery, multiple languages and beautiful music that exemplifies the precision-molded nature of the company’s work.

Created by artistic director Amit Lahav, “Missing” combines physical theater, contemporary dance and puppetry with inventive moving scenery designed by Rhys Jarman and stunning lighting effects. The five performers each play a number of roles and work together in perfect harmony, switching seamlessly between scenes to create Lily’s bizarre and beautiful world.

From the detailed choreography of the nightclub scene where Lily meets her husband, to the snatched glimpses of fiery arguments between her passionate parents, this extraordinarily captivating and fast-paced show doesn’t let up for a second.

Lahav hopes that “Missing” will mean something different to everyone, and since Lily’s story is delivered as a series of past and present vignettes rather than a linear narrative, the piece is certainly open to interpretation.

Founded in 2001, Gecko is an internationally respected dance theater company. With the aim of “serving as a launch pad for audiences’ imaginations, awakening their senses and engaging their emotions,” Gecko has taken five critically acclaimed productions to over 20 countries and continues to develop strong partnerships around the world. With an expanding ensemble of international performers and creators and working across all age groups, nationalities and forms, Gecko celebrates diversity.

Time: 8 p.m., Dec. 7-8

Tickets: 50-500 yuan

Reservations: 400-610-3721

Venue: Shixia Theater Hall, Futian Cultural Hall, 3006 Fuqiang Road (福强路3006号福田区文化馆石厦戏剧主题馆)

Metro: Longgang Line, Yitian Station (益田站), Exit B

(Source: Shenzhen Daily)