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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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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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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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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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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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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