HKREP House Open Online: Principal
The Story
| Date: | 10 Oct 2020 |
| Duration: | 1 hour 45 mins |
| Venue: | Hong Kong City Hall |
| Platform: | HERMES Live Platform (support viewing on all mobile devices and computers) |
| Region: | Worldwide |
KEY IMPACTS
•HERMES Live customized an event page with Pay-Per-View feature for HKREP, empowering HKREP to develop a new revenue stream by online ticketing
•The “One Click Go Live” feature powered by HERMES Live, we provided stable, seamless and broadcast-grade live streaming for the drama “Principal” presented by HKREP, enabling audiences to watch the drama everywhere with their phones, tablets, or computers
•HERMES Live also provided comprehensive services for HKREP, encompassing technical support, email reminders and data reports
•Leveraging HERMES Live video streaming technology, HKREP overcame venue and geographical constraints to bring drama to more audiences worldwide
OVERVIEW
Due to COVID-19 pandemic, Hong Kong Repertory Theatre has first ever adopted HERMES Live's Pay-Per-View feature with live streaming for the programme of "Principal". In Hong Kong, HERMES Live is only a few service provider that offers Pay-Per-View feature for live events. With advanced technology, the drama "Principle" eventually earned a favourable reception from online viewers. Audiences were very satisfied with the high-quality and smooth live stream and video footage.
The Client
Hong Kong Repertory Theatre (HKREP)
Hong Kong Repertory Theatre is the longest standing and largest professional theatre company in the city, established in 1977 and incorporated in 2001. Financially supported by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Hong Kong Repertory Theatre operates under the guidance of its Governing Council, and employs a team of over 80 full-time professionals including the artistic director, assistant artistic director, resident director, actors, technical and stage management staff as well as administrators.