The Tell-Tale Heart

A man insists he is sane. Yet his words unravel into obsession, paranoia, and madness. What begins as a struggle against supernatural terrors becomes a descent into guilt, where the steady beat of a phantom heart grows louder, louder, louder — until it consumes him entirely.

This adaptation of Poe’s iconic short story transforms psychological horror into a visceral micro-theatre experience. The audience is drawn inside the mind of the narrator, where shadows twist into voices and conscience takes on a terrifying rhythm. The Tell-Tale Heart is a study of human fragility, the thin line between reason and delirium, and the haunting persistence of guilt.

Prepare for a performance that is intimate, unsettling, and unforgettable, with a theatrical heartbeat that will echo long after the lights fade.

⚠️ Audience Advisory

This production contains scenes of violence and intense psychological themes.

It is recommended for audiences aged 16 and above.

Viewer discretion is advised.

Performed in English.

? Dates & Times:

• Saturday, 9th May, 2026 - 8:00 PM
• Sunday, 10th May, 2026 - 5:00 PM

? Duration: 20mins

? Where: the Hive Studios, 8/F, Cheung Hing Industrial Building, 12P Smithfield, Kennedy Town
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? General Admission: $90

Our stage is a space for bold imagination, timeless truths, and community connection. We believe theatre is not just seen — it is felt. It creeps into your soul, lingers in your memory,and stays with you long after the curtain falls. We exist to break silence, to ignite dialogue, and to create stories that endure. Together, with our audiences, we build a living community of voices unbound.

A Puerto Rican native, Diana began her acting career at the Conservatorio de Arte Dramático del Ateneo Puertorriqueño, touring the island with the theatre troupe Coup d'Etat. This led to her performing the roles of Dottie in Killer Joe and Claire in The Maids. After earning a B.A. in Drama from the University of Puerto Rico, Diana continued her training at the Sanford Meisner Center in Los Angeles. Her career spans US daytime television and film, with appearances in Sisters, The Council, and Criminal Confessions. Diana is currently living in Hong Kong after a theatre run in Australia, where she appeared as Lucia in The House of Bernarda Alba (Chaika Theatre Company, 2025), John and Meena in The Cut (Shwa Shwa Theatre Company, 2024), Nautica in the musical Bring It On (Canberra Philharmonic Society, 2024), and as Consuelo in West Side Story (Dramatic Productions, 2023). 

Davina's journey began in her teens, training as an actor with The Young Pleasance. Her home was The Pleasance London, where she witnessed the theatre come to life from it being a building site to being part of the inaugural company at its opening.
She performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Devon Palace Theatre, and collaborated with Terry Pratchett on an adaptation of his novel Carpe Jugulum, touring venues like Riverside Studios, Glastonbury Town Hall, and Andover Festival. A standout memory was sharing the stage with Rowan Atkinson at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, during a theatre fundraiser.
After a hiatus from acting, Davina attended the University of the Arts London, studying Sound Art and Design. She composed two albums, touring across the UK and Europe, with her music being archived in The British Library Sound Archives and featured on radio and television.
Her passion for acting led her to further training in the Meisner Technique in the US, and she also briefly studied at the Lee Strasberg School in Los Angeles.
Relocating to Hong Kong, Davina founded Treasure Chest Theatre, aiming to bridge gaps in English-speaking theatre. Her devised works explore themes from grief and addiction to refugees and mental health. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she embraced puppetry and mindfulness, performing at Hong Kong's largest music festival, Clockenflap, and touring to New York, the UK, and Japan. Today, Treasure Chest Theatre visits schools to teach and perform original productions.
Davina also trains adults at Actors Gym HK, sharing the diverse techniques she has cultivated over the years.
In Easter 2025, she was honored to participate in Funfest at West Kowloon, alongside talented local artists, living temporarily in a structure created by two US architectural artists—an inspiring and unique experience.

Based in Toronto & Hong Kong, Juliette is a Chinese-Canadian actor known for her role as
Elizabeth in Fool Me Once (2021) and Sienna on Ghosts (CBS). Juliette spent her early career in commercial work and is also known for being crowned as Miss Hong Kong 2017. Shortly after, she left the modeling industry to pursue a career in film & TV. Her most recent work includes Law & Order Toronto (2025) and playing Leila in Drifting (2024).

Born in Edmonton, Juliette grew up in Vancouver. At the age of 7, she moved to Hong Kong where she attended a French International School. She is fluent in both French & English, and can speak Cantonese. At the age of 16, she booked her first dance job and wanted to follow the dream of being a professional dancer. She was the directing choreographer for her school's musical '13' (Broadway) and received a personal invitation to audition & attend Randolph Academy School of Performing Arts. However, her parents compelled Juliette to get a Bachelor's degree before pursuing a career in the arts. After fast tracking & graduating in 3 years, Juliette's first major accomplishment was winning Miss Hong Kong 2017. She has then moved back to Canada and has been working as a full time actor.

Trained in Wing Chun (martial arts) with a background of dance & athleticism (competitive volleyball), Juliette hopes to bring her Hong Kong culture to the mainstream industry, so young aspiring talents can see more Cantonese representation on film & TV. You can also find her coaching aspiring beauty pageant candidates in Miss Universe or as a guest judge on Miss Chinese Toronto 2018 & 2021.

Kenichi Ri is a mixed-Asian actor based in Hong Kong. He has recently completed his training at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, in London, with an MA in Acting for Screen. Prior to this, he was at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, in Glasgow, where he achieved an MFA in Acting: Classical & Contemporary Text. Throughout his training and presently, he has had the privilege to be seen and considered for high-profile film and television projects across the UK and USA.

Now back in Hong Kong, he is focused on building genuine connections with fellow creatives and becoming part of the industry here.

One fun fact about him — he has a twin.

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