Black Box Chinese Opera Festival 2021
Bringing together emerging artists and inspiring new perspectives in Chinese opera artistry and stage technology
Past Festivals
Experimental Chinese Opera Festival 2020
Highlighting new perspectives on contemporary Chinese opera, this year’s festival includes performances of the experimental Cantonese opera productions Wenguang Explores the Valley and Farewell My Concubine (New Adaptation), as well as sharing sessions with four regional troupes
Experimental Chinese Opera Series 2019
As part of our mission to preserve and develop the art of xiqu, the Xiqu Centre encourages artists to explore new paths of artistic development. This September and October, we are proud to present three innovative new xiqu productions as part of our second Experimental Chinese Opera Series, a platform that pushes the boundaries of Chinese traditional theatre
Experimental Chinese Opera Series 2017
An adaptation of Farewell My Concubine sets the stage for three bold productions from mainland China and the exploration of a new path of artistic