Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe Presents Three Classics
Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre , 26.08.2020 to 29.08.2020
In light of the current situation, Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe Presents Three Classics due to take place 26-29 August has been rescheduled. Details will be announced on www.westkowloon.hk in due course. For more information please contact us at (852) 2200 0022, ticketinfo@wkcda.hk.
After wowing Hong Kong audiences in May 2019 with a rare performance of all four parts of the classic production Four Dreams in the Camellia Hall, the award-winning performers of the Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe return to the Xiqu Centre this year with a showcase of three classic works – Ringing the Palace Bell, a philosophical tale of war, The Story of the Jade Hairpin, a romantic tale of love, and The Outburst of a Shrew, a comic tale of marriage.
Renowned for their skills in the total theatre practice of singing, acting, recital and martial arts, the members of Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe span three generations of experience and expertise. This year, the charismatic and talented young members of the troupe join us for what is sure to be another spectacular treat.
Ringing the Palace Bell
Cast: Li An, Chen Li, Wu Shuang, Ji Yunfeng, Zhang Weiwei
The Story of the Jade Hairpin
Cast: Hu Weilu, Luo Chenxue, Hou Zhe
The Outburst of a Shrew
Cast: Li An, Yu Bin, Zhang Weiwei
Date and Time:
Performance | Date | Time |
Ringing the Palace Bell | 26 August 2020 (Wednesday) | 7:30pm |
The Story of the Jade Hairpin | 28 August 2020 (Friday) | 7:30pm |
The Outburst of a Shrew | 29 August 2020 (Saturday) | 2:30pm |
Individual performances approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes including an intermission of 15 minutes
Venue:
Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Language:
Regional languages with Chinese and English surtitles
Tickets:
$450, $380, $280, $180
Concessions:
Half price for senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and a companion, Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients and full-time students. Ticket holders must present proof of eligibility on admission.
Discounts:
Present a ticket for any Xiqu Centre Tea House Theatre programme and receive a 10% discount on one standard ticket. Offer available at the Xiqu Centre Ticket Office only.
Package Discount:
20% discount for purchases of standard tickets for all three shows (Ringing the Palace Bell, The Story of the Jade Hairpin and The Outburst of a Shrew). Tickets must be purchased together in one transaction at the Xiqu Centre Ticket Office or by calling our ticketing hotline (852) 2200 0022 only.
Group Booking Discounts:
- 20% discount for online group purchase of 8 or more standard tickets (same price, same performance) in one transaction.
- 20% discount for over the counter/phone group booking of 8 or more tickets (any performance, any standard ticket price) in one transaction. This discount offer is only available at the Xiqu Centre ticket office or by calling our ticketing hotline at (852) 2200 0022.
Remarks:
- Above discount offers are not valid in conjunction with other promotional offers.
- All discount offers are available on a first come, first served basis according to availability.
Age Limit:
Suitable for ages 6 and above
Ticketing Enquiries:
(852) 2200 0022, ticketinfo@wkcda.hk
Adverse Weather Arrangements:
If a black rainstorm warning or a typhoon signal no. 8 or above is in force three hours before the start of the event, the event will be cancelled.
Presented by:
Tickets on sale date to be announced.