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

Screendance School Programme

The Screendance School Programme connects artists and secondary school students to explore the synergy of dance and cinematography through talks and interactive workshops

Music in the Atrium

26.01.2019 to 28.07.2019, Atrium, Xiqu Centre

Presented in the Xiqu Centre Atrium, our free performances of Chinese music by a changing line-up of invited professional troupes showcase a range of styles and traditional instruments

The D. H. Chen Foundation – West Kowloon Tea House Student Matinees

01.02.2019 to 31.07.2021, Xiqu Centre

Specially devised for Secondary one to four students, The D. H. Chen Foundation – West Kowloon Tea House Student Matinees offer a fun and interactive way to learn about xiqu and Chinese culture

West Kowloon Young Fellows Scheme (Performing Arts) 2019

The West Kowloon Young Fellows Scheme supports young and aspiring talents to develop arts learning, public participation, community engagement and audience building projects that expand and contribute to the performing arts ecology in Hong Kong. Applications open now

Shirley Tse: Stakeholders, Hong Kong in Venice

11.05.2019 to 24.11.2019, Venice, Italy

The Venice exhibition is a culmination of Tse’s career-long interest in plasticity and in the various meanings and possible interpretations of materials and things

M+ / Design Trust Research Fellowship

The M+ / Design Trust Research Fellowship programme supports original research projects investigating issues relating to design and architecture in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and Asia through a transnational lens

Five Artists: Sites Encountered

07.06.2019 to 20.10.2019, M+ Pavilion, Art Park

Five Artists: Sites Encountered brings together an international group of artists whose varied approaches offer ways to rethink ideas of site and place

Tea House Theatre Experience

15.06.2019 to 31.08.2019, 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

Two Decades Revelling in Cantonese Opera Golden Oldies

25.06.2019

This cantonese opera performance is presented by Tak Yee Cantonese Opera Association

The Heartless Men of Cantonese Opera

25.06.2019 to 23.07.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre

In this series of two talks, theatre practitioner and critic Dr Cheung Ping-kuen examines the psychological and emotional journeys of some of Cantonese opera’s iconic “heartless men”, looking at the motivation behind their behaviour, and exploring the relevance of these characters for modern day audiences

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

Chinese Culture Talk Series III

26.06.2019 to 31.07.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre

Throughout history, tea and incense have played an important part in traditional Chinese culture. This series of talks looks at the historic and contemporary cultural uses of incense and tea, and explores their aesthetic and ritual significance

Guo Feng Nu Performance Art

27.06.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre

This performance is presented by Guo Feng Nu Arts Association. Full description is available in Chinese only

Victor Fung in Residence – From The Top (Final Edit)

29.06.2019, The Room, Freespace

This work-in-progress presentation explores the interdependence of choreographers and dancers and offers a witty and beguiling take on the everyday life of dance artists and what it means to make art

Xiqu Centre Guided Tours (Mandarin)

29.06.2019 to 29.07.2019, Xiqu Centre

Supplemented with multimedia elements, this 60-minute guided tour helps you explore the Xiqu Centre facilities and discover fascinating facts about our new venue, and the culture and stories behind the art of xiqu

Xiqu Centre Guided Tours (Cantonese)

30.06.2019 to 31.07.2019, Xiqu Centre

Supplemented with multimedia elements, this 60-minute guided tour helps you explore the Xiqu Centre facilities and discover fascinating facts about our new venue, and the culture and stories behind the art of xiqu

Freespace Livehouse

The Freespace Livehouse is a small bar and performance space presenting music from Hong Kong and around the world. As well as regular showcases highlighting the best of the local and international music scene, the Livehouse also hosts workshops, film screenings and cultural events, and free outdoor music in the Art Park

Xiqu Centre Guided Tours (English)

01.07.2019 to 30.07.2019, Xiqu Centre

Supplemented with multimedia elements, this 60-minute guided tour helps you explore the Xiqu Centre facilities and discover fascinating facts about our new venue, and the culture and stories behind the art of xiqu

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

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

Kunqu: Portrayals of Human Nature

06.07.2019, Seminar Hall & Studio, Xiqu Centre

In this talk, Chinese opera scholar Chan Chun-miu looks at the development of Kunqu productions over time, and explores how stories of life and human nature have become central themes for the genre

Cantonese Opera Performance

06.07.2019 to 08.07.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre

This cantonese opera performance is presented by JV Entertainment Productions Ltd

Park Tour and Workshop (July 2019)

06.07.2019 to 20.07.2019, Art Park

Join us for an introduction to the Art Park and discover the different tree species planted in the future park of the West Kowloon Cultural District

Legend of Luo's Music

11.07.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre

This performance is presented by Eastern Association Limited

The Harmony of Cantonese Opera Songs

12.07.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre

This performance is presented by Eastern Association Limited

A Dream of Red Mansions

13.07.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre

This performance is presented by Echo Cantonese Opera Association. Full description is available in Chinese only

Cantonese Opera Excerpts

14.07.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre

This performance is presented by Echo Cantonese Opera Association. Full description is available in Chinese only

Cantopop and Local Indie Music in the Digital Era

16.07.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre

In this talk, Stella Lau, former Programme Director in Performing Arts at HKU SPACE, explores the Hong Kong recording industry, the evolution of Cantopop, the characteristics of mainstream and indie music and the challenges and opportunities that the digital era has opened up for local pop music culture

Jiangsu Kunqu Opera Theatre

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

Cantonese Opera Concert

23.07.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre

This performance is presented by Tang Fung Cantonese Opear Society. Full description is available in Chinese only

Hong Kong Repertory Theatre – A Dream Like a Dream

28.07.2019 to 08.09.2019, 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

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

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

The Legend of Mulan

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

GuoGuang Opera Company “Dowager Xiao-Zhuang and Dorgon”

30.08.2019 to 31.08.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre

Based on Qing dynasty folklore, GuoGuang Opera Company’s royal tragedy explores the depths of the human condition and reflects the new aesthetics of Peking opera in Taiwan

Edward Lam Dance Theatre – Art School Musical

03.10.2019 to 13.10.2019, The Box, Freespace

This October, Art School Musical returns to Hong Kong for a fourth restaging specially designed 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

Freespace Jazz Fest

09.11.2019 to 10.11.2019, Freespace & Art Park

This November, Freespace Jazz Fest brings together a stellar line-up of local and international jazz and world music artists for a full weekend of indoor and outdoor performances. The diverse programme also includes jazz-infused performances around the Art Park by our partner Hong Kong Ballet

CCDC in Residence

13.11.2019 to 24.11.2019, Freespace & Art Park

This November, to mark the start of our new three-year CCDC in Residence programme, Freespace partners with CCDC to present Re-Mark and Almost 55 – two major dance performances in this year’s City Contemporary Dance Festival

Rimini Protokoll – 100% Hong Kong

13.12.2019 to 15.12.2019, The Box, Freespace

Part theatre, part reality, 100% Hong Kong brings together 100 Hong Kong citizens live on stage. Responding to 100 questions – as performers, as people, as percentage points – they enact a series of ever-changing statistical groupings and create a thought-provoking living, breathing portrait of Hong Kong

Company Wayne McGregor – Autobiography

10.01.2020 to 12.01.2020, The Box, Freespace

Illuminated by the sequencing of McGregor’s own genome, Autobiography is a dance portrait on the body as archive. Like life, each performance unfolds uniquely in a continuous reimagining, with the order of the dance pieces algorithmically assembled from a collection of 23 choreographic volumes. Asian premiere

HK Ballet in Residence

06.02.2020 to 09.02.2020, Freespace & Art Park

Hong Kong Ballet take over our new venue with a four-day programme of indoor and outdoor ballet experiences for audiences of all ages. Events include the second edition of Hong Kong Cool: Ballet x Fashion and Yuri Ng’s Ballet Classics for Children: The Sleeping Beauty

Ryuichi Sakamoto feat. Shiro Takatani: dis·play

03.04.2020 to 04.04.2020, The Box, Freespace

Ryuichi Sakamoto returns to Hong Kong for the first time in more than a decade with his new performance dis·play, combining music from his 2017 album async and visual compositions from long-time collaborator Shiro Takatani. Full programme details will be posted in January 2020

ON VIEW: Panorama

09.04.2020 to 19.04.2020, The Box & The Room, Freespace

Sydney-based choreographer, filmmaker and artist Sue Healey partners with performers from Hong Kong, Japan and Australia to present a cross-disciplinary, cross-cultural production combining live dance performances, film installations and exhibitions. Joining the project from Hong Kong are dance artists Mui Cheuk-yin and Joseph Lee, and cinematographer Maurice Lai

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01.06.2020

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