Exhibition: Constructing the Xiqu Centre

10.01.2020 to 31.01.2020, Atrium, Xiqu Centre

This exhibition of stunning photographs by photographer Ducky Tse documents the eight-year development process of the Xiqu Centre from initial design drafts to completed venue

Cantonese Opera Movement Workshop – Spear Sparring

19.01.2020, Atrium, Xiqu Centre

Join this 30-minute family martial arts workshop and learn some basic martial art skills with an instructor from Cha Duk Chang Children’s Cantonese Opera Association

Polymer Clay “Cloth Tiger” Workshop

18.01.2020, Studio, Xiqu Centre

With Lunar New Year approaching, join our hands-on workshop and learn how to create your own pair of colourful polymer clay “cloth tigers”

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

Paper Doll Workshop: Cantonese Opera Roles and Costumes

22.12.2019, Atrium, Xiqu Centre

Learn about the costumes, colours and accessories worn by different characters in Cantonese opera plays in a fun free workshop for participants of all ages

Beyond Words

21.12.2019 to 22.12.2019, The Room, Freespace

Take centre stage in a communicative art experience that brings together hearing and hearing-impaired participants and encourages new perspectives on inclusivity. A participatory art experience created by local interdisciplinary artist Kingsley Ng and graduate students of the Hong Kong Baptist University

Freespace Little Stage Managers

14.12.2019 to 22.12.2019, Freespace, West Kowloon

This interactive role-play workshop introduces children to the behind-the-scenes world of performing arts production at Freespace. Acting as mini assistant stage managers, participants explore the Freespace venue and learn fun facts about performing arts

Zentangle Drawing Workshop

21.12.2019, Studio, Xiqu Centre

Learn the basic techniques of this popular meditative drawing technique and create your own set of unique postcards in our Zentangle workshop

Boh Boh’s New Friends

14.12.2019 to 15.12.2019, The Studio, Freespace

Boh Boh's New Friends is an interactive bi-lingual performance that takes children on an intergalactic space adventure with Boh Boh the alien puppet. Dancing and singing songs in Cantonese and English, the audience accompany Boh Boh on his journey through space, and helping him make new friends

Freespace Fest

13.12.2019 to 15.12.2019, Freespace and Art Park, West Kowloon

Freespace Fest on 13-15 December 2019 (Friday-Sunday) will be rescheduled. Details will be announced on the West Kowloon Cultural District website www.westkowloon.hk in due course

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

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

International Symposium on the Transmission of Cantonese Opera and Traditional Music 2019

05.12.2019 to 06.12.2019, Seminar Hall and Tea House Theatre, Xiqu Centre

This two-day symposium invites regional and international scholars, researchers, ethnomusicologists and practitioners to share and discuss successful practices in the inheritance, education and creative developments of xiqu arts in a wide range of educational and social contexts

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

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

CCDC in Residence: Re-Mark

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

CCDC in Residence: VR Dance Video

13.11.2019 to 24.11.2019, The Studio, Freespace

Part installation, part experimental VR dance experience, this futuristic meta-fiction film by director Singing Chen and Choreography Chou Shu-yi, offers audience a unique look at the possibilities of moving image dance works

Experimental Chinese Opera Series 2019

01.10.2019 to 24.11.2019, Studio, Xiqu Centre

Join us for three original experimental works offering a new perspective on traditional practices: The Chairs by the Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe, Destiny of Rebirth by the Shanghai Yue Opera Group, and the Xiqu Centre’s experimental Cantonese opera Farewell My Concubine (New Adaptation)

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

CCDC in Residence: Almost 55

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

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

Make Your Own Chinese Knot-Inspired Coaster Set

16.11.2019, Studio, Xiqu Centre

By learning the techniques derived from the ‘double-coin’ knot, participants will be able to create a set of delicate coasters of their own

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

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

CARMEN | HONG KONG

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

Contemporary Classical Music Exchange Programme

31.10.2019 to 01.11.2019, The Room, Freespace

Six composers from Taiwan and Hong Kong join us for a two-day artistic exchange. The event includes a free public seminar on current developments in contemporary classical music in the region and free concert and sharing session on the process of composing

Exhibition: Cantonese Opera and Banknote Design

02.09.2019 to 21.10.2019, Atrium, Xiqu Centre

From now until 21 October 2019, visit the exhibition in the Xiqu Centre Atrium to appreciate the design of the 2018 Series HK$100 notes, which feature Cantonese opera as the thematic subject, as well as the design of the four other denominations of the same banknotes series

Bookbinding Workshop

19.10.2019, Studio, Xiqu Centre

By learning the basic bookbinding techniques, participants will be able to create their own schedule book decorated with a traditional and exquisite cover inspired by Chinese paper-cutting

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

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

Experimental Cantonese Opera “Farewell My Concubine” (New Adaptation) by Xiqu Centre, West Kowloon Cultural District

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.

What is Stage: Space as Poetry

01.07.2019 to 27.09.2019, The Box & The Room, Freespace

This September, renowned German stage and costume designer Anna Viebrock joins us for a public seminar and five-day artist workshop on how stage design goes beyond space. In preparation for the workshop, Edward Lam introduces Viebrock’s work with a public talk and series of professional screenings exploring the aesthetics of some of her most important opera and stage productions

The Music of Cantonese Opera

24.09.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre

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

LED light workshop: Create an Auspicious Cloud

15.09.2019, Atrium, Xiqu Centre

Join a hands-on workshop to create a LED neon light sign in the shape of an auspicious cloud and learn about the use and symbolism of cloud patterns in Chinese traditional theatre

Paper Lantern-crafting Workshop

14.09.2019, Studio, Xiqu Centre

In this hands-on workshop, local paper-crafting master Au Yeung Ping-chi guides participants to make an auspicious traditional bottle-shaped lantern from bamboo splints and strips of coloured paper and rice paper

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

Exhibition: Constructing the Xiqu Centre

30.12.2018 to 31.08.2019, Atrium, Xiqu Centre

This exhibition of stunning photographs by photographer Ducky Tse documents the eight-year development process of the Xiqu Centre from initial design drafts to completed venue

Make Your Own Xiqu-inspired Pencil Case

18.08.2019, Atrium, Xiqu Centre

Join a hands-on workshop and make your own wooden pencil case inspired by the wooden storage trunks used by xiqu troupes and learn more about life backstage at a Cantonese opera performance

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

Cantonese Opera Makeup Workshop

17.08.2019, Studio, Xiqu Centre

In this two-hour artist-led workshop, participants learn about the face-painting process used for lead female and male roles and how to apply a basic Cantonese opera makeup

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

The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Cantonese Opera Art Development Forum

13.08.2019, Tea House Theatre, Xiqu Centre

Bringing together renowned scholars and artists from the region, this forum looks at the development of Cantonese opera over the last decade, as well as the legacy of the art form and future directions for education and promotion

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

The Fragrance of Chrysanthemums and Orchids – A Close Encounter of Peking Opera and Kunqu Opera: Jingkun Theatre and Shandong Peking Opera Theatre

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

Cantonese Opera and Kunqu: Major Works

03.08.2019, Seminar Hall & Studio, Xiqu Centre

In this talk, Chinese opera scholar Chan Chun-miu uses audio and video demonstrations to illustrate and compare the literary styles of a selection of Kunqu and Cantonese opera works with similar themes