Overview
Enjoy a specially curated selection of Chinese opera performances complemented with fine tea and dim sum
Description
This January, the original Tea House Theatre Experience returns with a festive programme to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Xiqu Centre.
Presented by our very own Tea House Rising Stars Troupe and curated and directed by legendary Cantonese opera artist Law Ka-ying, the Tea House Theatre Experience is specially designed to introduce new audiences to Cantonese opera – the local form of Chinese opera or xiqu.
The 90-minute showcase selection of songs, instrumental musical pieces and performance excerpts, demonstrates a range of traditional styles through a varying programme of works exploring tales of romance, comedy, tragedy and martial arts. The experience also includes narration by an expert moderator offering insight into the history of the art form.
Two highlight works in this special series are the excerpt performances “Viewing Lanterns” from The Carp Maiden and a new adaptation of “A Perfect Union” from The Strange Encounters of Liu Yi – both traditional love stories with fairy tale elements.
To recreate the atmosphere of Hong Kong’s early 20th century tea houses, audiences are served traditional tea and dim sum during the performance – a delicious way to learn about the heritage of Chinese traditional theatre.
However much you know about Chinese opera, culture, history or literature, the Tea House Theatre Experience is a captivating treat for long-time fans and newcomers alike – join us and discover for yourself!
Programme
Paiziqu |
Xiaokaimen and Drinking at the Pavilion |
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Nanyin |
Nanyin |
Music Ensemble Performance |
Stepping High and Awakened Lions |
Cantonese Opera Song Selection |
Seeking a Beauty / Vermilion Phoenix / Wandering the Lakes |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“A Perfect Union” from The Strange Encounters of Liu Yi |
Menu
Tea |
Pu’er tea |
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Dim sum |
Fresh shrimp dumpling |
Menu (Vegetarian option)
Tea |
Pu’er tea |
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Dim sum |
Vegetable spring roll |
- Provided by Star Place
- Subject to change without prior notice
Details
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. Concessions are available on a first come, first served basis.
Concessions apply for HK$330 and HK$288 tickets
Family Package#
HK$750 (2 standard tickets + 2 concession tickets, stalls seating)
#Subject to availability.
Children under the age of 6 will not be admitted.
Ticketing Enquiries
(852) 2200 0022, [email protected]
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.
Artistic Team
Law Ka-ying
Naomi Chung
Cheng Wing-mui
Janet Wong
Lee Tik-lun
Mai Jiawei
Wong Hai-wing
Man Shuet-kau
Christie To Wing-sum
Chan Kei-ting
Chan Hei-yu
Mo Huamin
Wong Ho-yau
Vong Seng-pan
Xiaoyu
King Fa-lui
Alan Tam Wing-lun
Szeto Wai-suet
John Ho Chun-hei
Yue Kin-long
Yuen Ka-yi
Liu Chun-hei
Cast
By month
12 April 2024 (Friday) 7:30pm
Programme Type |
Programme |
Actor |
Paiziqu |
Xiaokaimen and Drinking at the Pavilion |
|
Nanyin |
Nanyin |
Christie To Wing-sum |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“Viewing Lanterns” from The Crap Maiden |
Wong Ho-yau |
Music Ensemble Performance |
|
|
Cantonese Opera Song |
Vermilion Phoenix |
Xiaoyu |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
Muk Kwai-ying Proposes Marriage |
Mo Huamin |
13 April 2024 (Saturday) 2:30pm
Programme Type |
Programme |
Actor |
Paiziqu |
Xiaokaimen and Drinking at the Pavilion |
|
Nanyin |
Nanyin |
Chan Hei-yu |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“A Perfect Union” from The Strange Encounters of Liu Yi |
Wong Ho-yau |
Music Ensemble Performance |
|
|
Cantonese Opera Song |
Vermilion Phoenix |
Xiaoyu |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“A Duel of Immortal Snakes” from The Legend of the White Snake |
Mo Huamin |
13 April 2024 (Saturday) 7:30pm
Programme Type |
Programme |
Actor |
Paiziqu |
Xiaokaimen and Drinking at the Pavilion |
|
Nanyin |
Nanyin |
Wong Ho-yau |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“A Perfect Union” from The Strange Encounters of Liu Yi |
Christie To Wing-sum |
Music Ensemble Performance |
|
|
Cantonese Opera Song |
Vermilion Phoenix |
Xiaoyu |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“A Duel of Immortal Snakes” from The Legend of the White Snake |
Mo Huamin |
14 April 2024 (Sunday) 2:30pm
Programme Type |
Programme |
Actor |
Paiziqu |
Xiaokaimen and Drinking at the Pavilion |
|
Nanyin |
Nanyin |
Christie To Wing-sum |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“Viewing Lanterns” from The Crap Maiden |
Wong Ho-yau |
Music Ensemble Performance |
|
|
Cantonese Opera Song |
Vermilion Phoenix |
Xiaoyu |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
Muk Kwai-ying Proposes Marriage |
Christie To Wing-sum |
19 April 2024 (Friday) 7:30pm
Programme Type |
Programme |
Actor |
Paiziqu |
Xiaokaimen and Drinking at the Pavilion |
|
Nanyin |
Nanyin |
Wong Ho-yau |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“Viewing Lanterns” from The Crap Maiden |
Alan Tam Wing-lun |
Music Ensemble Performance |
|
|
Cantonese Opera Song |
Seeking a Beauty |
Christie To Wing-sum |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
Muk Kwai-ying Proposes Marriage |
Mo Huamin |
20 April 2024 (Saturday) 2:30pm
Programme Type |
Programme |
Actor |
Paiziqu |
Xiaokaimen and Drinking at the Pavilion |
|
Nanyin |
Nanyin |
Wong Ho-yau |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“A Perfect Union” from The Strange Encounters of Liu Yi |
Alan Tam Wing-lun |
Music Ensemble Performance |
|
|
Cantonese Opera Song |
Vermilion Phoenix |
Xiaoyu |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“A Duel of Immortal Snakes” from The Legend of the White Snake |
Mo Huamin |
20 April 2024 (Saturday) 7:30pm
Programme Type |
Programme |
Actor |
Paiziqu |
Xiaokaimen and Drinking at the Pavilion |
|
Nanyin |
Nanyin |
Wong Ho-yau |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“A Perfect Union” from The Strange Encounters of Liu Yi |
Alan Tam Wing-lun |
Music Ensemble Performance |
|
|
Cantonese Opera Song |
Vermilion Phoenix |
Xiaoyu |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“A Duel of Immortal Snakes” from The Legend of the White Snake |
Mo Huamin |
21 April 2024 (Sunday) 2:30pm
Programme Type |
Programme |
Actor |
Paiziqu |
Xiaokaimen and Drinking at the Pavilion |
|
Nanyin |
Nanyin |
Wong Ho-yau |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“Viewing Lanterns” from The Crap Maiden |
Alan Tam Wing-lun |
Music Ensemble Performance |
|
|
Cantonese Opera Song |
Vermilion Phoenix |
Xiaoyu |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
Muk Kwai-ying Proposes Marriage |
Mo Huamin |
27 April 2024 (Saturday) 2:30pm
Programme Type |
Programme |
Actor |
Paiziqu |
Xiaokaimen and Drinking at the Pavilion |
|
Nanyin |
Nanyin |
Vong Seng-pan |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“A Perfect Union” from The Strange Encounters of Liu Yi |
Christie To Wing-sum |
Music Ensemble Performance |
|
|
Cantonese Opera Song |
Vermilion Phoenix |
Xiaoyu |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“A Duel of Immortal Snakes” from The Legend of the White Snake |
Mo Huamin |
27 April 2024 (Saturday) 7:30pm
Programme Type |
Programme |
Actor |
Paiziqu |
Xiaokaimen and Drinking at the Pavilion |
|
Nanyin |
Nanyin |
Vong Seng-pan |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“Viewing Lanterns” from The Crap Maiden |
Wong Ho-yau |
Music Ensemble Performance |
|
|
Cantonese Opera Song |
Vermilion Phoenix |
Xiaoyu |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
Muk Kwai-ying Proposes Marriage |
Mo Huamin |
28 April 2024 (Sunday) 2:30pm
Programme Type |
Programme |
Actor |
Paiziqu |
Xiaokaimen and Drinking at the Pavilion |
|
Nanyin |
Nanyin |
Alan Tam Wing-lun |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“A Perfect Union” from The Strange Encounters of Liu Yi |
Wong Ho-yau |
Music Ensemble Performance |
|
|
Cantonese Opera Song |
Vermilion Phoenix |
Xiaoyu |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“A Duel of Immortal Snakes” from The Legend of the White Snake |
Mo Huamin |
3 May 2024 (Friday) 7:30pm
Programme Type |
Programme |
Actor |
Paiziqu |
Xiaokaimen and Drinking at the Pavilion |
|
Nanyin |
Nanyin |
Christie To Wing-sum |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“Viewing Lanterns” from The Crap Maiden |
Mo Huamin |
Music Ensemble Performance |
|
|
Cantonese Opera Song |
Vermilion Phoenix |
King Fa-lui |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
Muk Kwai-ying Proposes Marriage |
Christie To Wing-sum |
4 May 2024 (Saturday) 2:30pm
Programme Type |
Programme |
Actor |
Paiziqu |
Xiaokaimen and Drinking at the Pavilion |
|
Nanyin |
Nanyin |
Christie To Wing-sum |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“Viewing Lanterns” from The Crap Maiden |
Mo Huamin |
Music Ensemble Performance |
|
|
Cantonese Opera Song |
Vermilion Phoenix |
King Fa-lui |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
Muk Kwai-ying Proposes Marriage |
Mo Huamin |
4 May 2024 (Saturday) 7:30pm
Programme Type |
Programme |
Actor |
Paiziqu |
Xiaokaimen and Drinking at the Pavilion |
|
Nanyin |
Nanyin |
Christie To Wing-sum |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“Viewing Lanterns” from The Crap Maiden |
Mo Huamin |
Music Ensemble Performance |
|
|
Cantonese Opera Song |
Vermilion Phoenix |
King Fa-lui |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
Muk Kwai-ying Proposes Marriage |
Christie To Wing-sum |
5 May 2024 (Sunday) 2:30pm
Programme Type |
Programme |
Actor |
Paiziqu |
Xiaokaimen and Drinking at the Pavilion |
|
Nanyin |
Nanyin |
Chan Hei-yu |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“A Perfect Union” from The Strange Encounters of Liu Yi |
Christie To Wing-sum |
Music Ensemble Performance |
|
|
Cantonese Opera Song |
Vermilion Phoenix |
King Fa-lui |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“A Duel of Immortal Snakes” from The Legend of the White Snake |
Wong Ho-yau |
10 May 2024 (Friday) 7:30pm
Programme Type |
Programme |
Actor |
Paiziqu |
Xiaokaimen and Drinking at the Pavilion |
|
Nanyin |
Nanyin |
Christie To Wing-sum |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“Viewing Lanterns” from The Crap Maiden |
Alan Tam Wing-lun |
Music Ensemble Performance |
|
|
Cantonese Opera Song |
Seeking a Beauty |
Christie To Wing-sum |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
Muk Kwai-ying Proposes Marriage |
Wong Ho-yau |
11 May 2024 (Saturday) 2:30pm
Programme Type |
Programme |
Actor |
Paiziqu |
Xiaokaimen and Drinking at the Pavilion |
|
Nanyin |
Nanyin |
Wong Ho-yau |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“A Perfect Union” from The Strange Encounters of Liu Yi |
Alan Tam Wing-lun |
Music Ensemble Performance |
|
|
Cantonese Opera Song |
Seeking a Beauty |
Christie To Wing-sum |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“A Duel of Immortal Snakes” from The Legend of the White Snake |
Mo Huamin |
11 May 2024 (Saturday) 7:30pm
Programme Type |
Programme |
Actor |
Paiziqu |
Xiaokaimen and Drinking at the Pavilion |
|
Nanyin |
Nanyin |
Wong Ho-yau |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“Viewing Lanterns” from The Crap Maiden |
Alan Tam Wing-lun |
Music Ensemble Performance |
|
|
Cantonese Opera Song |
Vermilion Phoenix |
Xiaoyu |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
Muk Kwai-ying Proposes Marriage |
Mo Huamin |
12 May 2024 (Sunday) 2:30pm
Programme Type |
Programme |
Actor |
Paiziqu |
Xiaokaimen and Drinking at the Pavilion |
|
Nanyin |
Nanyin |
Christie To Wing-sum |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“A Perfect Union” from The Strange Encounters of Liu Yi |
Alan Tam Wing-lun |
Music Ensemble Performance |
|
|
Cantonese Opera Song |
Vermilion Phoenix |
Xiaoyu |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“A Duel of Immortal Snakes” from The Legend of the White Snake |
Alan Tam Wing-lun |
17 May 2024 (Friday) 7:30pm
Programme Type |
Programme |
Actor |
Paiziqu |
Xiaokaimen and Drinking at the Pavilion |
|
Nanyin |
Nanyin |
Christie To Wing-sum |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“Viewing Lanterns” from The Crap Maiden |
Wong Ho-yau |
Music Ensemble Performance |
|
|
Cantonese Opera Song |
Vermilion Phoenix |
Xiaoyu |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
Muk Kwai-ying Proposes Marriage |
Mo Huamin |
18 May 2024 (Saturday) 2:30pm
Programme Type |
Programme |
Actor |
Paiziqu |
Xiaokaimen and Drinking at the Pavilion |
|
Nanyin |
Nanyin |
Wong Ho-yau |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“A Perfect Union” from The Strange Encounters of Liu Yi |
Christie To Wing-sum |
Music Ensemble Performance |
|
|
Cantonese Opera Song |
Vermilion Phoenix |
Xiaoyu |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“A Duel of Immortal Snakes” from The Legend of the White Snake |
Alan Tam Wing-lun |
18 May 2024 (Saturday) 7:30pm
Programme Type |
Programme |
Actor |
Paiziqu |
Xiaokaimen and Drinking at the Pavilion |
|
Nanyin |
Nanyin |
Wong Ho-yau |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“Viewing Lanterns” from The Crap Maiden |
Alan Tam Wing-lun |
Music Ensemble Performance |
|
|
Cantonese Opera Song |
Vermilion Phoenix |
Xiaoyu |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
Muk Kwai-ying Proposes Marriage |
Wong Ho-yau |
19 May 2024 (Sunday) 2:30pm
Programme Type |
Programme |
Actor |
Paiziqu |
Xiaokaimen and Drinking at the Pavilion |
|
Nanyin |
Nanyin |
Vong Seng-pan |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“A Perfect Union” from The Strange Encounters of Liu Yi |
Wong Ho-yau |
Music Ensemble Performance |
|
|
Cantonese Opera Song |
Seeking a Beauty |
Christie To Wing-sum |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“A Duel of Immortal Snakes” from The Legend of the White Snake |
Alan Tam Wing-lun |
24 May 2024 (Friday) 7:30pm
Programme Type |
Programme |
Actor |
Paiziqu |
Xiaokaimen and Drinking at the Pavilion |
|
Nanyin |
Nanyin |
Christie To Wing-sum |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“Viewing Lanterns” from The Crap Maiden |
Alan Tam Wing-lun |
Music Ensemble Performance |
|
|
Cantonese Opera Song |
Vermilion Phoenix |
Xiaoyu |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
Muk Kwai-ying Proposes Marriage |
Mo Huamin |
25 May 2024 (Saturday) 2:30pm
Programme Type |
Programme |
Actor |
Paiziqu |
Xiaokaimen and Drinking at the Pavilion |
|
Nanyin |
Nanyin |
Wong Ho-yau |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“A Perfect Union” from The Strange Encounters of Liu Yi |
Alan Tam Wing-lun |
Music Ensemble Performance |
|
|
Cantonese Opera Song |
Vermilion Phoenix |
Xiaoyu |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“A Duel of Immortal Snakes” from The Legend of the White Snake |
Mo Huamin |
25 May 2024 (Saturday) 7:30pm
Programme Type |
Programme |
Actor |
Paiziqu |
Xiaokaimen and Drinking at the Pavilion |
|
Nanyin |
Nanyin |
Christie To Wing-sum |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“Viewing Lanterns” from The Crap Maiden |
Alan Tam Wing-lun |
Music Ensemble Performance |
|
|
Cantonese Opera Song |
Vermilion Phoenix |
Xiaoyu |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
Muk Kwai-ying Proposes Marriage |
Alan Tam Wing-lun |
26 May 2024 (Sunday) 2:30pm
Programme Type |
Programme |
Actor |
Paiziqu |
Xiaokaimen and Drinking at the Pavilion |
|
Nanyin |
Nanyin |
Christie To Wing-sum |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“Viewing Lanterns” from The Crap Maiden |
Alan Tam Wing-lun |
Music Ensemble Performance |
|
|
Cantonese Opera Song |
Vermilion Phoenix |
Xiaoyu |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
Muk Kwai-ying Proposes Marriage |
Mo Huamin |
31 May 2024 (Friday) 7:30pm
Programme Type |
Programme |
Actor |
Paiziqu |
Xiaokaimen and Drinking at the Pavilion |
|
Nanyin |
Nanyin |
Vong Seng-pan |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“A Perfect Union” from The Strange Encounters of Liu Yi |
Alan Tam Wing-lun |
Music Ensemble Performance |
|
|
Cantonese Opera Song |
Seeking a Beauty |
Wong Ho-yau |
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance |
“A Duel of Immortal Snakes” from The Legend of the White Snake |
Mo Huamin |