Current & Forthcoming
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The Craft of Cantonese Musical: Composition and Lyrics
07.01.2021 to 21.01.2021
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
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The MET: Live in HD 2020 – Philip Glass’s Akhnaten
17.01.2021, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
“The MET: Live in HD 2020 – Philip Glass’s Akhnaten” due to take place on 17 January 2021 (Sunday) has been cancelled. Ticketing Enquiries: (852) 2200 0022
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Freespace x HKRep China Everbright Limited proudly sponsors The Impossible Trial – a musical
24.01.2021 to 31.01.2021, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Freespace x HKRep China Everbright Limited proudly sponsors The Impossible Trial – a musical due to take place from 24 to 31 January 2021 (Sunday–Sunday) has been cancelled. Programme Enquiries: (852) 3103 5900
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The Stage Movements of Cantonese Opera
26.01.2021 to 23.02.2021, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre and live-streaming
The talk The Stage Movements of Cantonese Opera: Male Roles due to take place at the Xiqu Centre and live-streamed on 26 January 2021 (Tuesday) will now change to a live-streamed talk only. No audience will be admitted in the venue. Details will be announced on www.westkowloon.hk soon
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Dance on Screen: Dance Films and Videos
27.01.2021
Renowned dance video director Maurice Lai shares his experience of creating works for the screen. Exploring the relationship between video and dance, he looks at what we understand by screendance, and how a work of screendance can be appreciated
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02.02.2021, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre and live-streaming
The talk The Music of Cantonese Opera due to take place at the Xiqu Centre and live-streamed on 2 February 2021 (Tuesday) will now change to a live-streamed talk only. No audience will be admitted in the venue. Details will be announced on www.westkowloon.hk soon
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19.03.2021 to 23.03.2021, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
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
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The travelling creative studio has featured Wong Tin Yan’s commissioned work Yes but Why? on its tours to local primary school and community spaces, bringing teachers, students and public a series of learning activities and online educational resources
