Current & Forthcoming
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The Craft of Cantonese Musical: Composition and Lyrics
07.01.2021 to 21.01.2021
In this talk series, musicologist Hedy Law explores elements of Cantonese musicals through the work of influential local musical theatre composer/lyricist duo Leon Ko and Chris Shum
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Freespace x HKRep China Everbright Limited proudly sponsors The Impossible Trial – a musical
24.01.2021 to 31.01.2021, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Freespace x HKRep China Everbright Limited proudly sponsors The Impossible Trial – a musical due to take place from 24 to 31 January 2021 (Sunday–Sunday) has been cancelled. Programme Enquiries: (852) 3103 5900
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The Stage Movements of Cantonese Opera
26.01.2021 to 23.02.2021, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre and live-streaming
This talk looks at how acting, martial arts and dance are combined in Cantonese opera stage movement to create patterns of formulaic gesture that help define character and contribute to the unfolding of plot
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Dance on Screen: Dance Films and Videos
27.01.2021
Renowned dance video director Maurice Lai shares his experience of creating works for the screen. Exploring the relationship between video and dance, he looks at what we understand by screendance, and how a work of screendance can be appreciated
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02.02.2021
This talk explores the wide range of musical elements used in Cantonese opera, looking at the different vocal styles used for male and female roles, and the use of percussive instruments and rhythmic melodies to enhance mood and narrative
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Dance on Screen: Dance and Film in Transformation
24.02.2021
Dance film curator and artist Elysa Wendi shares in a talk about the possibilities of this hybrid art form and traces back to the early history of dance on screen
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19.03.2021 to 23.03.2021, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
The series comprises five iconic xiqu films, each highlighting a different opera genre and starring an esteemed female xiqu artist. From rare footage of xiqu performers to modern adaptations of period dramas, these screen gems tell women’s stories from ancient China that still resonate today
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The travelling creative studio has featured Wong Tin Yan’s commissioned work Yes but Why? on its tours to local primary school and community spaces, bringing teachers, students and public a series of learning activities and online educational resources
