Current & Forthcoming
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28.05.2021 to 29.08.2021, Tea House Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Presented by our Tea House Rising Stars Troupe, this narrated performance is specially designed to introduce new audiences to Chinese traditional theatre
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10.07.2021 to 11.07.2021, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
The Jewelry Purse is presented by Spring-Time Chinese Opera on 10-11 July 2021
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16.07.2021 to 18.07.2021, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Chris Live 2021 is presented by 168 Production and Engineering Services Limited on 16-18 July 2021
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Xiqu Centre Original Production: Experimental Cantonese Opera “Wenguang Explores the Valley”
07.10.2021 to 09.10.2021, Studio, Xiqu Centre
The Xiqu Centre’s second experimental Cantonese opera production, this adaptation of an ancient tale of the legendary Yang generals combines traditional and contemporary theatre practices, and presents Wenguang’s contemplation of his family legacy as a metaphor for the preservation and innovation of Cantonese opera in the modern era
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Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe: Experimental Kunqu Opera “The Chairs”
15.10.2021 to 16.10.2021, Studio, Xiqu Centre
Adapted from Eugène Ionesco’s 1952 play Les Chaises, this experimental Kunqu production blends Chinese traditional theatre with Theatre of the Absurd in a reflection on the meaning of life, love and loneliness
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19.10.2021 to 21.10.2021, Studio, Xiqu Centre
Blending traditional Cantonese opera techniques with contemporary stage and lighting design, this groundbreaking production reinterprets the legendary story of the downfall of Xiang Yu, the self-proclaimed “Overlord of Western Chu”
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Jin Liansheng Gaojia Opera Troupe of Xiamen City: Experimental Gaojia Opera “Sister A Da”
23.10.2021 to 24.10.2021, Studio, Xiqu Centre
Featuring veteran Plum Blossom Award-winner Wu Jingjing in the lead role, this quintessential Gaojia opera comedy presents an archetypal kind-hearted busybody and a series of farcical misunderstandings in an affectionate portrayal of an ordinary woman with an extraordinary sense of justice
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Rimini Protokoll: 100% Hong Kong
29.10.2021 to 31.10.2021, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
One hundred Hong Kong citizens, chosen to reflect the demographics of the city, come together as performers to respond live to a series of questions, reconfiguring a series of ever-changing statistical groupings on stage and bravely revealing their joys and sorrows, hopes and fears, beliefs and attitudes
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GuoGuang Opera Company: The Dream of an Embroidered Robe
05.11.2021 to 06.11.2021, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Kunqu and traditional Japanese music come together in a ground-breaking new production incorporating dance, shamisen, contemporary and traditional music and puppetry into kunqu
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Shanghai Yue Opera House: Experimental Yue Opera “Destiny of Rebirth”
12.11.2021 to 13.11.2021, Studio, Xiqu Centre
Based on a romantic lyrical poem from the 1700s, this experimental Yue opera looks at female identity in the modern world, blurring the boundaries between men and women, performers and audience, in a fully immersive encounter
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Hong Kong Dance Company and Helen Lai: Nine Songs
26.11.2021 to 28.11.2021, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Hong Kong choreographer Helen Lai, award-winning composer Tan Dun and set and costume designer Tim Yip come together in an awe-inspiring blend of spectacle and ritual at the 30th anniversary of its premiere
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Rare Classics: Shanxi Opera Excerpts
10.12.2021 to 11.12.2021, Tea House Theatre, Xiqu Centre
A selection of ancient genres rarely seen in Hong Kong showcasing the art of bangzi, an influential xiqu genre from Shanxi known for its lively singing style and use of rhythmic wooden clappers
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Winter Holiday Comedy: The Emperor
31.12.2021 to 01.01.2022, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
An original comic Cantonese opera from Canto Op’s creative duo Wyborn Leung Wai-hong and Keith Lai premieres in a special late-night performance on New Year’s Eve
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Chongqing Chuanju Theatre: Li Yaxian and A Master Selection of Sichuan Opera Excerpts
25.03.2022 to 27.03.2022, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Three-time Plum Blossom Award winner Shen Tiemei stars in a full-length production of Li Yaxian and a master selection of Sichuan opera excerpts
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Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
A season of Chinese operas produced for the silver screen from different eras and regional genres, featuring beloved classics as well as lesser known gems - some even shown in Hong Kong for the first time
