Mozart production is desperately seeking old wooden wheelchair

A local theatre troupe desperately needs a rare prop for its September production. The Hong Kong Players will be staging Sir Peter Shaffer's award-winning drama Amadeus - most famously turned into a movie of the same name that won eight Academy awards and three nominations in 1985 - about the life and death of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Despite searching every theatrical property outlet and medical centre in town, the group cannot find an old-fashioned wooden wheelchair appropriate to the period.

'The story dates back to the [18th and] 19th century, and while we realise we may not be able to get our hands on something quite that old, we wonder if anyone has such a thing or knows where we might find one. I know it's a strange request,' Teri Fitsell, spokeswoman for the theatre troupe, said.

So, if anyone has such a wheelchair, the Players hope they will call Teri on 9852 2668.