Past Events
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Our hands-on workshops are inspired by different elements of Chinese traditional theatre and regional cultural heritage, and offer interactive experiences for children, families and art lovers of all ages and abilities
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Concert of Masterpieces of the Famous Screenwriter Mr Yip Shiu-tak (II)
20.01.2020, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
This Cantonese Opera is presented by "Versatile Winner"
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14.01.2020, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
''Hey! Hay Sing Along!'' is presented by Quinny Chinese Classic Opera Workshop on 14 January 2020
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Company Wayne McGregor – Autobiography
10.01.2020 to 12.01.2020, The Box, Freespace
Inspired by the sequencing of McGregor’s own genome, Autobiography is performed by 10 dancers to a genre-defying soundscape by electronic musician Jlin and offers a mesmerising reflection on the fractured, multilayered nature of our lives and personal stories. Asian premiere
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10.01.2020 to 12.01.2020, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Fung Cheung Hung Troupe’s production of the familiar classic The Legend of Mulan blends traditional Confucian concepts with contemporary dramatic elements. Opening with a war between good and evil that is resolved by Mulan’s love for her country, the story conveys an important message of world peace
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The Golden Age of Cantonese Opera
04.01.2020 to 05.01.2020, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
This Cantonese opera performance is presented by Fung Cheung Hung Troupe
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30.12.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
This Cantonese Opera is presented by "MING GOR OPERA"
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Cha Duk Chang Children's Cantonese Opera Association - Children’s Cantonese Opera
28.12.2019 to 29.12.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Children’s Cantonese Opera will be presented by Cha Duk Chang Children's Cantonese Opera Association on 28 – 29 Dec 2019
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21.12.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
This performance is presented by Shan Opera
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Hong Kong Young Talent Cantonese Opera & Operatic Singing Gala
20.12.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
The gala celebrates the achievements of the local Cantonese opera young talents who were the winners of the Interschool Cantonese Operatic Singing Competition during the past two decades
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Cantonese Opera presented by Gold Star Cantonese Opera Association
18.12.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
This Cantonese Opera is presented by "Gold Star Cantonese Opera Association"
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Rimini Protokoll – 100% Hong Kong
13.12.2019 to 15.12.2019, The Box, Freespace
Rimini Protokoll – 100% Hong Kong on 13 to 15 December 2019 (Friday-Sunday) has been rescheduled. Ticketing Enquiries: (852) 2200 0022
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03.12.2019 to 14.12.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
This Cantonese opera performance is presented by JV Entertainment Productions Ltd
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Rare Classics: Shanxi Opera Excerpts
11.12.2019 to 12.12.2019, Tea House Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Rare Classics: Shanxi Opera Excerpts on 11-12 December 2019 are cancelled. Ticketing Enquiries: (852) 2200 0022
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Experimental Kunqu Opera "The Chairs" by the Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe
23.11.2019 to 24.11.2019, Xiqu Centre Studio 1
Experimental Kunqu Opera "The Chairs" by the Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe on 27-28 September and 23-24 November 2019 are cancelled. Ticketing Enquiries: (852) 2200 0022
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CCDC in Residence: VR Dance Video (22–24.11.2019)
22.11.2019 to 24.11.2019, The Studio, Freespace
Part installation, part experimental VR dance experience, this futuristic meta-fiction film by director Singing Chen and choreographer Chou Shu-yi, offers audience a unique look at the possibilities of moving image dance works
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16.11.2019 to 24.11.2019, The Box, Freespace
A reflection on the relationship between body, space and memory, this thought-provoking new work by CCDC Resident Choreography Sang Jijia explores the landscapes of Hong Kong’s contemporary culture, the city’s collective memory, and the traces of the past that echo through the years
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CCDC in Residence: VR Dance Video (18–21.11.2019)
18.11.2019 to 21.11.2019, The Studio, Freespace
Part installation, part experimental VR dance experience, this futuristic meta-fiction film by director Singing Chen and choreographer Chou Shu-yi, offers audience a unique look at the possibilities of moving image dance works
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Cantonese Opera Performance by Kim Kwan Entertainment Company Limited
19.11.2019 to 20.11.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Cantonese Opera Performance by Kim Kwan Entertainment Company Limited on 19-20 November 2019 (Tuesday-Wednesday) is cancelled. Programme Enquiries: Ms Cheung (852) 3123 8883
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19.11.2019 to 20.11.2019, The Box, Freespace
A heartfelt solo dance created by Taiwanese choreography Chou Shu-yi for veteran dancer Qiao Yang, resident artist with CCDC, Almost 55 is also conversation between two artists of different generations and homelands on the history of contemporary dance and notions of home and identity
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"Li Yaxian" and A Master Selection of Sichuan Opera Excerpts by Chongqing Chuanju Theatre
15.11.2019 to 17.11.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
"Li Yaxian" and A Master Selection of Sichuan Opera Excerpts by Chongqing Chuanju Theatre on 15-17 November 2019 (Friday-Sunday) is rescheduled. Details of the rescheduled arrangement will be announced on the West Kowloon Cultural District website www.westkowloon.hk in due course. Ticketing Enquiries: (852) 2200 0022
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CCDC in Residence: VR Dance Video (13–17.11.2019)
13.11.2019 to 17.11.2019, The Studio, Freespace
Part installation, part experimental VR dance experience, this futuristic meta-fiction film by director Singing Chen and choreographer Chou Shu-yi, offers audience a unique look at the possibilities of moving image dance works
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Freespace Jazz Fest: GoGo Penguin and Robert Glasper Trio
09.11.2019 to 10.11.2019, The Box, Freespace
GoGo Penguin (Saturday) and the multiple-Grammy-winning Robert Glasper Trio (Sunday) give headliner performances in the first Freespace Jazz Fest. Tickets now on sale
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Freespace Jazz Fest: Jazz for Kids
09.11.2019 to 10.11.2019, The Room, Freespace
Jazz for Kids is an interactive concert that encourages children to accept their own emotions. Jazz musicians tell the story of Siu Kwai using familiar songs. We welcome all ages three or above
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Cantonese Opera Works by Li Kui-ming
07.11.2019 to 10.11.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Cantonese Opera Works by Li Kui-ming on 7-10 November 2019 (Thursday to Sunday) is cancelled. Programme Enquiries: Ms Ng (852) 2856 0161/6338 3281
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04.11.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
The performance is presented by Rhythm Of Patricia
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The Lasting Regrets of Late Ming
02.11.2019 to 03.11.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
At the end of the Ming Dynasty, there were three indispensible people：King Chongzhen, Queen Yi'an and General Yuan Chonghuan. In history's most turbulent time, those three struggled with destiny and recorded their own hatred of the time
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01.11.2019 to 02.11.2019, The Box, Freespace
A story about a modern Hong Kong woman and her unwavering pursuit of freedom ── a universal pursuit deeply rooted in the human condition ── this multimedia theatrical production fuses classical opera, video design and modern dance, distilling Bizet’s iconic opera into an empowering 90-minute immersive experience
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01.11.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Soirée Xiqu on 1 November 2019 (Friday) is cancelled. Programme Enquiries: Ms Chan (852) 2823 1282
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31.10.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
The performance is presented by Fai Ying Opera
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Cantonese Opera presented by Gold Star Cantonese Opera Association (2nd Show)
29.10.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
The performance is presented by Gold Star Cantonese Opera Association
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Cantonese Opera presented by Gold Star Cantonese Opera Association (1st Show)
28.10.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
The performance is presented by Gold Star Cantonese Opera Association
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Experimental Yue Opera “Destiny of Rebirth” by the Shanghai Yue Opera Group
18.10.2019 to 19.10.2019, Studio, Xiqu Centre
Experimental Yue Opera “Destiny of Rebirth” by the Shanghai Yue Opera Group scheduled on 18 and 19 October 2019 (Friday and Saturday) is cancelled. Ticketing Enquiries: (852) 2200 0022
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Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the National Day Cantonese Opera Performance
18.10.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
The performance is presented by Hong Kong Women Development Association Limited
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Loveuall 10th Anniversary Cantonese Opera Songs Charity Concert
17.10.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
This performance is presented by Love U All Charitable Foundation
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Artistic Color of Youth - White Snake
15.10.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Love story of White snake, who transformed to human beings, fall in love with a man
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A Brilliant Showcase of Cantonese Opera
10.10.2019 to 13.10.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
The programme scheduled on 10-13 October 2019 (Thursday-Sunday) is cancelled. Programme Enquiries: Ms Lee (852) 9865 9821 / Mr Cheung (852) 9481 8083
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Edward Lam Dance Theatre – Art School Musical
06.10.2019 to 13.10.2019, The Box, Freespace
This October, Art School Musical returns to Hong Kong for a fourth restaging adapted for The Box at Freespace. Featuring 18 original songs, and a cast from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, the plot centres around three young students and their struggle to find meaning in love, art and life
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06.10.2019 to 12.10.2019, Studio, Xiqu Centre
Experimental Cantonese "Farewell My Concubine" (New Adaptation) by Xiqu Centre, West Kowloon Cultural District on 6 October is rescheduled earlier to 7:00pm.
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Boomabliss 31st Anniversary Presentations
26.09.2019 to 03.10.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Showcase of Boomabliss 31st Anniversary Presentations scheduled on 1 October 2019 (Tuesday) is rescheduled. Ticketing Enquiries: (852) 2200 0022
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21.09.2019 to 22.09.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Full description is available in Chinese only
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Memorial Concert Commemorating Wong Yuet-sang, Maestro of Cantonese Music Culture
19.09.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
To mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Wong Yuet-sang, maestro of Cantonese music culture in Hong Kong, the Xiqu Centre and the Centre for Chinese Music Studies of the CUHK present a memorial concert showcasing a selection of Wong’s compositions and a series of talks
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Passing Down the Legacy: Cantonese Opera Showcase
15.09.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
In this special tribute showcase, stage veterans and emerging talent perform side by side in two Southern School classics known for their spectacular action sequences, Wu Song and The Hero’s Blood on Mount Pipa
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Memorial Talk Series Commemorating Wong Yuet-sang, Maestro of Cantonese Music Culture
11.08.2019 to 15.09.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
To mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Wong Yuet-sang, maestro of Cantonese music culture in Hong Kong, the Xiqu Centre and the Centre for Chinese Music Studies of the CUHK present a series of talks on his work
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Hong Kong Repertory Theatre – A Dream Like a Dream
07.09.2019 to 11.09.2019, The Box, Freespace
Conceived by acclaimed theatre director Stan Lai, A Dream Like a Dream is one of the most talked about Chinese-language theatrical innovations. With an eight-hour duration, four-sided stage and revolving seating design, the play presents a dreamlike journey through a life
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Back to the Golden Age: An Evening of Spirited Cantonese Music
08.09.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
The programme scheduled on 8 September 2019 (Sunday) is cancelled. Ticketing Enquiries: (852) 2200 0022
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Showcase of Classic Cantonese Opera Excerpts
06.09.2019 to 07.09.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
The programme scheduled on 6-7 September 2019 (Friday-Saturday) is cancelled. Ticketing Enquiries: (852) 2200 0022
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Music and Cantonese Opera Concert by Huang Ziliang
02.09.2019 to 03.09.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
This performance is presented by Ngao Cheong Cantonese Opera Club
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GuoGuang Opera Company “Dowager Xiao-Zhuang and Dorgon”
30.08.2019 to 31.08.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Based on Qing dynasty folklore, GuoGuang Opera Company’s royal tragedy explores the depths of the human condition and reflects the new aesthetics of Peking opera in Taiwan
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11.08.2019 to 24.08.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Fung Cheung Hung Troupe’s production of the familiar classic The Legend of Mulan blends traditional Confucian concepts with contemporary dramatic elements. Opening with a war between good and evil that is resolved by Mulan’s love for her country, the story conveys an important message of world peace
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Work-in-progress: Every Time You Walk into Our Class
06.08.2019 to 18.08.2019, The Room, Freespace
This August, Edward Lam Dance Theatre presents their first work-in-progress series in which Taiwanese actor Shih Yi-hsiu and a small audience of 60 people interact to shape both content and performance. Blending workshop and presentation, Shih Yi-hsiu revisits the role of teacher, this time with the audience as his students
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Screening: Teachers and Students
02.08.2019 to 16.08.2019, The Room, Freespace
Co-curated by Edward Lam, this screening series features seven international films on teachers, students and education. Looking at the role of schooling beyond transmission of knowledge, it presents a range of perspectives on how our minds and hearts are shaped during our formative years
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Concert Of Cantonese Operatic Song
06.08.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
This performance is presented by International Association of Cantonese Operatic Song. Full description is available in Chinese Only
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Screening: Edward Lam Dance Theatre – Four Works
03.08.2019 to 04.08.2019, The Room, Freespace
Edward Lam Dance Theatre showcases four of the company’s original stage works written between 1997, the year of the handover, and 2000, the year of extensive educational reforms in Hong Kong – two events that had a major impact on the dreams and aspirations of the young people of Hong Kong
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02.08.2019 to 04.08.2019, Tea House Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Staged in the intimate setting of the Xiqu Centre Tea House Theatre, the three performances in this mixed programme offer audiences a unique experience of two of the most prominent xiqu genres – Peking opera and Kunqu
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23.07.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
This performance is presented by Tang Fung Cantonese Opear Society. Full description is available in Chinese only
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19.07.2019 to 21.07.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Featuring an award-winning and renowned veteran cast, this series of performances by the Jiangsu Kunqu Opera Theatre highlights the elegant charms of Nankun (Kunqu of the Southern school) with a full rendition of The Mistake Caused by a Kite and two classic excerpt programmes showcasing the broad emotional range of the genre
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14.07.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
This performance is presented by Echo Cantonese Opera Association. Full description is available in Chinese only
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13.07.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
This performance is presented by Echo Cantonese Opera Association. Full description is available in Chinese only
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The Harmony of Cantonese Opera Songs
12.07.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
This performance is presented by Eastern Association Limited
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11.07.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
This performance is presented by Eastern Association Limited
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06.07.2019 to 08.07.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
This cantonese opera performance is presented by JV Entertainment Productions Ltd
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Guangdong Quadrangle – Four Folk Music Types in Concert
04.07.2019 to 07.07.2019, Tea House Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Showcasing four traditional musical art forms indigenous to Guangdong – Dabayin (festival music), Shuochang (narrative singing) Cantonese music, and Cantonese operatic songs in the classic singing style – this combined programme highlights the unique attraction of these folk art forms and the talent of a number of renowned local artists
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27.06.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
This performance is presented by Guo Feng Nu Arts Association. Full description is available in Chinese only
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Zeng Hui Concert of Cantonese Operatic Songs
26.06.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Famous actor Zeng Hui, Lung Koontin, Li Qiuyuan, He Huazhan, Chen Lingyu, Sima Xiang, sang 7 classic Cantonese operatic songs, and Mr. Law kaying to be the program master. The Super Mid-West Mixed Orchestra, composed of 60 orchestral and folk music musicians, is responsible for the accompaniment
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Two Decades Revelling in Cantonese Opera Golden Oldies
25.06.2019
This cantonese opera performance is presented by Tak Yee Cantonese Opera Association
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13.06.2019 to 19.06.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
For the opening programme of the 10th Chinese Opera Festival, the China National Peking Opera Company and the Shanghai Jingju Theatre Company showcase the best of China’s Peking opera talents and the outstanding artistry of the northern and southern masters of China’s national art form
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From a True Story – Christian Rizzo
14.06.2019 to 15.06.2019, The Box, Freespace
Incorporating eight male dancers and two live drummers, French choreographer Christian Rizzo’s acclaimed dance work From a True Story blends folkloric gesture and contemporary movement with repetitive tribal rhythms, creating a work that strikes at the core of human experience. Hong Kong debut
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05.06.2019 to 06.06.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
05.06.2019 - Princess Chang Ping and Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performances 06.06.2019 - Fan Li Xian Xi Shi and Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performances
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02.06.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
This cantonese opera performance is presented by Shan Opera. Full description is available in Chinese only
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Shanghai Pingtan Troupe "Gao Bowen performs Blossoms"
23.05.2019 to 02.06.2019, Tea House Theatre, Xiqu Centre
This four-part adaptation of an award-winning novel brings to life an intricate tale and showcases the unique charm of the narrative Pingtan tradition. Each part is performed on consecutive evenings, with two complete four-night runs over the programme period
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OUHK 30th Anniversary Cantonese Opera Concert on ''Dream of the Red Chamber''
01.06.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
The programme “Cantonese Opera Concert on Dream of the Red Chamber” will feature a combination of dance performance, expert dialogue as well as excerpts of Cantonese opera, bringing the audience to revisit the enchanting and unforgettable love story between Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu
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Cantonese Opera by JV Entertainment Productions
09.05.2019 to 13.05.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
This Cantonese Opera is presented by JV Entertainment Productions Ltd. Full Description in Chinese only
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Four Dreams in the Camellia Hall by the Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe: The Peony Pavilion
05.05.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
After dreaming of an encounter with a handsome stranger, the lovesick young Du Liniang is so bewitched that she dies of longing. Later, when the scholar Liu Mengmei discovers a portrait of Liniang, he is filled with a sense of romantic déjà vu…
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04.05.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
In a depressed and drunken slumber, recently demoted Tang dynasty general Chun Yufen dreams he visits a strange land where he is presented with riches and power. When his fortune is squandered through greed and corruption, he wakes full of remorse
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Four Dreams in the Camellia Hall by the Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe: A Pair of Purple Hairpins
03.05.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
After pledging his love to Xiaoyu, the beautiful daughter of Prince Huo, the handsome young Li Yi suddenly disappears. Broken hearted, Xiaoyu assumes she has been deserted, until the arrival of a knight in yellow robes reveals the truth…
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Four Dreams in the Camellia Hall by the Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe: The Tale of Handan
02.05.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
At a small inn in the city of Handan, a scholar named Lu encounters a Taoist immortal who lends him a magical porcelain pillow. The same night, Lu has a vivid dream that changes the course of his life
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Standard Chartered Tea House Theatre Experience
Tea House Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Presented by our Tea House Rising Stars Troupe, this 90-minute narrated performance is specially designed to introduce new audiences to Chinese traditional theatre. To recreate the atmosphere of Hong Kong’s early 20th century tea houses, audiences are also served traditional tea and dim sum during the show
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09.03.2019 to 24.03.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
Accompanying the China Theatre Association Plum Blossom Award Troupe performances, this screening series showcases the work of award-winning artists and the regional characteristics of different xiqu genres, and offers an exciting opportunity for audiences to catch some rare examples of fine xiqu cinema
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A Master Selection of Cantonese Opera Excerpts
17.03.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
An unmissable feast of classic Cantonese opera excerpts presented by an award-winning cast of renowned performers from Guangdong
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A Master Selection of Mixed Xiqu Excerpts
16.03.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
This mixed excerpt performance offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience highlights from some of the less familiar regional xiqu variations, including a Gannan tea-picking opera from Jiangxi and an archaic Ouju piece from Zhejiang
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A Master Selection of Kunqu Excerpts
15.03.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Showcasing highlights from the oldest form of xiqu still performed today, this selection demonstrates the nuance, grace and regional characteristics of Kunqu acting and singing and the talents of the specialist performers
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A Master Selection of Peking Opera Excerpts
14.03.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Featuring a stellar cast of top Peking opera artists, this master selection showcases the distinct style and characteristics of China’s national form of traditional theatre
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“Revenge in Guang Chang Long” CD Launching Ceremony and Concert
02.03.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Featuring a line-up of talented nanyin performers, this special concert marks the launch of a live recording of a 1975 performance by blind singer Dou Wun, one of Hong Kong’s most renowned nanyin artists
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28.02.2019 to 01.03.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Adapted from a Korean folk tale, this original new play is set in imperial China and recounts the forbidden love between a coutesan’s daughter and the son of a magistrate. Will their commitment prove stronger than the challenges that face them, or will fate tear them apart?
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26.02.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Blending martial arts and romance, this new adaptation of a classic tale depicts the love between Madame White Snake and Xu Xian and their tragic separation by the powerful monk Fahai
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Xiqu Film Screenings (February)
09.02.2019 to 24.02.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
Featuring seven Cantonese opera films produced in Hong Kong between 1948 and 1962, this screening series explores the complex relationship between on-stage and on-screen personas of some of the most renowned stage artists of the time. Also included is the award-winning contemporary documentary My Way, chronicling the struggle of two aspiring Cantonese opera actors
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The Butterfly and the Red Pear Blossoms
23.02.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
A talented scholar and a courtesan fall in love after years of exchanging letters and poetry. Although fate conspires to keep them apart, the pair are finally united after a series of tantalising twists and turns...
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22.02.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Based on the life of poet Lu You, this heart-wrenching play tells the story of his tragic separation from his first wife, and their accidental meeting, many years later, after both of them have remarried...
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The Peregrinations of Confucius
20.02.2019 to 21.02.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Based on texts from the Analects, this new play recounts the exploits of Confucius, one of the most influential philosophers in Chinese history, who spent 14 years travelling to preach his wisdom to the warlords of ancient China
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19.02.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
This complex political love triangle tells the story of princess Cuibi, her lover general Xia, and their struggle with the powerful King of Qin, whose one goal is to make Cuibi his wife
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The Knight Errant's Adventure in the Palace
18.02.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
A belligerant war hero demands the hand of a beautiful princess. Discovering that she is in love with another he threatens the pair with an deadly ultimatum. Will the lovers manage to outwit this powerful and dangerous man?
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17.02.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
This romantic legend tells the tale of Ai and Yang. Separated by a raging fire set by a jealous prince, the young lovers jump to their death in the flames. Reunited in the afterlife, their love is blessed for eternity
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The Curious Case of A Red Embroidered Shoe
16.02.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
In a tale of romantic intrigue and wrongdoing, a besotted court clerk murders his wife to elope with his lover. Although he carefully arranges the crime scene to make himself look innocent, there is one detail he overlooks...
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Bound-foot Liu Jinding Battles at the Fort
10.02.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
After a heated duel, general Gao and Liu Jinding, the female chief of a mountain fortress, find themselves so drawn to each other that when Gao is captured by the enemy, Liu single-handedly comes to his rescue. An action-packed romantic drama offering a treat for martial arts fans
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Life's Blessing to Shen and Meng
09.02.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
A Spring Festival staple, this entertaining comedy tells the story of a marital crisis involving a browbeaten scholar, a philandering father-in-law, false accusations and lies. But can there still be a happy ending?
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Xiqu Film Screenings (January)
26.01.2019 to 27.01.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
Accompanying our Grand Opening performance The Reincarnation of Red Plum – an acclaimed production by Hong Kong’s legendary stars Yam Kim-fai and Pak Suet-sin – this screening series presents three comic Cantonese opera films showing the magical Yam-Pak chemistry on screen
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