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 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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Tea House Theatre Student Matinees (English)
01.02.2021 to 31.03.2021, Xiqu Centre
This English-language programme for schools offers non-Chinese speaking secondary students an introduction to Cantonese opera through a guided tour of the Xiqu Centre and a narrated performance in the Tea House Theatre
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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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Boomabliss 2021 Cantonese Opera Extravaganza
21.02.2021 to 28.02.2021, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
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
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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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Cantonese Opera Movement Workshop – Mime a Carriage
21.03.2021, Atrium, Xiqu Centre
On 21 March 2021, join us with a friend or partner at our Atrium workshop and let the tutors of Cha Duk Chang Children’s Cantonese Opera Association guide you through the basic techniques for miming a carriage
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Tea House Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Tea House Theatre Experience due to take place from 3 to 31 December 2020 have been cancelled. Ticketing enquiries: (852) 2200 0022
