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Digital Content
Watch our performances and talks online, and enjoy other online resources.
The Craft of Cantonese Musical: Composition and Lyrics
In this talk series, musicologist Hedy Law explores elements of Cantonese musicals through the work of influential local musical theatre composer/lyricist duo Leon Ko and Chris Shum
21.1.2021
The Stage Movements of Cantonese Opera
In two separate talks, experienced Cantonese opera performers look at how acting, martial arts and dance are combined in Cantonese opera to create patterns of formulaic gesture that contribute to the unfolding of plot and help define character for male and female roles
26.1-23.2.2021｜Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre and live-streaming
Freespace Mixtape
Freespace Mixtape Vol. 1, Freespace Mixtape Vol. 2 and Freespace Mixtape Vol. 3 are now available to stream on various online platforms
The West Kowloon Video Platform
Through this video platform audiences can explore our most up-to-date online content and experience the West Kowloon Cultural District wherever they are
Join us inside graphic designer Henry Steiner’s studio whose work has shaped the identities of some of Hong Kong’s most influential organisations, as we prepare to bring his archive into M+ storage
Highlights
Boomabliss 2021 Cantonese Opera Extravaganza
Boomabliss Cantonese Opera Troupe was established by Dr. Law Ka-ying and Dr. Liza Wang. We are proud to present a series of Cantonese Opera: “Legend of the Red Peony”, “The Sassy Princes”, “Love of the Seventh Fairy Maiden”, “Heroic Treason” and “Life's Blessing to a Timid Husband” this year
21-28.2.2021｜Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Xiqu Film Screenings (March)
The series comprises five iconic xiqu films, each highlighting a different opera genre and starring an esteemed female xiqu artist. From rare footage of xiqu performers to modern adaptations of period dramas, these screen gems tell women’s stories from ancient China that still resonate today
19-23.3.2021｜Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
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