Current & Forthcoming
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Shirley Tse: Stakes and Holders
01.07.2020 to 01.11.2020, M+ Pavilion, Art Park
Shirley Tse: Stakes and Holders presents sculptural work and installations by the Los Angeles–based Hong Kong artist Shirley Tse. The exhibition responds to Shirley Tse: Stakeholders, Hong Kong in Venice, Hong Kong’s presence at the Venice Biennale in 2019
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09.10.2020 to 29.11.2020, 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
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Experimental Chinese Opera Festival 2020
10.10.2020 to 15.11.2020, Studio, Xiqu Centre
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
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Experimental Cantonese Opera "Wenguang Explores the Valley" – Xiqu Centre
22.10.2020 to 27.10.2020, Studio 1, Xiqu Centre
The Xiqu Centre’s second experimental Cantonese opera production, this adaptation of an ancient tale of the legendary Yang generals combines traditional and contemporary theatre practices, and presents Wenguang’s contemplation of his family legacy as a metaphor for the preservation and innovation of Cantonese opera in the modern era
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A Woman’s Perspective, Past and Present
31.10.2020, Studio, Xiqu Centre and live-streaming
The Shanghai Yue Opera House discuss their immersive avant-garde production Destiny of Rebirth – a contemporary reimagining of a classic lyrical poem that merges modern aesthetics and traditional Yue opera techniques to explore past and present perspectives on female identity
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The MET: Live in HD 2020 – The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
01.11.2020, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
As a prelude to this year’s Freespace Jazz Fest, we present a screening of the MET’s widely acclaimed production of one of America’s favourite jazz-infused operas. Event includes pre-screening talk about jazz in opera
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M+ Matters and M+ International: Archigram Cities
04.11.2020 to 21.11.2020
In collaboration with the Department of Architecture at the University of Hong Kong and the Power Station of Art in Shanghai, ‘Archigram Cities’ is a series of online and offline events in November 2020, introducing Archigram’s work to new audiences
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Freespace Jazz Fest - Jazz Imaginarium
06.11.2020, The Box, Freespace
In this multi-sensory collaborative event, jazz musicians and media artists merge improvised and recorded music and digital imagery to create an immersive meditative experience
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Experimental Cantonese Opera "Farewell My Concubine" (New Adaptation) – Xiqu Centre
06.11.2020 to 13.11.2020, Studio 1, Xiqu Centre
Blending traditional Cantonese opera techniques with contemporary stage and lighting design, this groundbreaking production reinterprets the legendary story of the downfall of Xiang Yu, the self-proclaimed “Overlord of Western Chu”
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Freespace Jazz Fest: Ted Lo and Eugene Pao
07.11.2020, The Box, Freespace
Freespace celebrates two of Hong Kong’s finest jazz musicians in a one-night-only master performance of fusion, classics and original compositions – with Pao and Lo joined by a line-up of top local artists
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Freespace Jazz Fest: Angelita Li Sings Billie Holiday – Feat. Patrick Lui Jazz Orchestra
07.11.2020 to 08.11.2020, The Box, Freespace
Veteran singer Angelita Li teams up with award-winning musician Patrick Lui and his orchestra in a tribute to the legacy of iconic jazz legend Billie Holiday, with performances of classic Holiday songs and images and stories from her life
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Giant Steps – Jazz Rhythms for Kids
14.11.2020 to 22.11.2020, The Room, Freespace
In this 90-minute workshop, young participants work with local musicians to learn about simple jazz rhythms and improvisation through rhythm clapping, movement games and dance, and join an impromptu finale performance with tap dancers and the band
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Blending Peking Opera, Street Dance and Rock
15.11.2020, Studio, Xiqu Centre and live-streaming
The young artists of Contemporary Legend Theatre, Taiwan share insight on creating cross-genre Peking opera productions for contemporary audiences and discuss their internationally acclaimed production Wu Song – The Tiger Warrior
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HKDC in Residence 2020: VR Video
08.12.2020 to 13.12.2020, The Studio, Freespace
Moving between the real and the imaginary, Hong Kong Dance Company’s 15-minute virtual reality video is a vibrant, other-wordly immersive experience that offers viewers an unusual up-close glimpse into the world of traditional martial arts
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09.12.2020 to 14.12.2020, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Written by Master Li Kui-ming, “Dream to Republic” is the 3rd episode of the “Mao Zedong-Xuyun’s Dreams” series, a sequel to “Trump On Show”. With famous historical figures’ stories of the past century performed by Cantonese Opera artists, it is sophisticatedly produced for promoting the education of China’s modern history
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12.12.2020, The Box, Freespace
Part hip-hop dance off, part choreographed performance, The Battle is a cross-genre mix of street dance, contemporary dance, theatre, storytelling – an immersive, interactive experience, where audiences participate as spectators and judges, or as competitors in an experimental dance battle
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On & On Theatre Workshop – Waking Dreams in 1984
08.01.2021 to 11.01.2021, The Box, Freespace
This new adaptation of Chan Ping-chiu’s acclaimed tale of identity and idealism features original cast member Leung Tin-chak plus Lau Chun-him and Cecilia Choi in the lead roles. Named Best Play at the 2016 Hong Kong Drama Awards
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17.10.2020 to 29.11.2020, Xiqu Centre
Supplemented with multimedia elements, our 60-minute guided tours help you explore the Xiqu Centre facilities and discover fascinating facts about the design of our venue and the culture and stories behind the ancient art of Chinese opera
