Current & Forthcoming
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Art of Cantonese Opera
05.02.2020 to 09.02.2020, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
This Cantonese opera series is presented by Art of Cantonese Opera Association on 5-9 February 2020
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Floral Princess
19.03.2020 to 05.04.2020, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Tong60+1 series: Floral Princess, His Butterflies, ArenA
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His Butterflies
21.03.2020 to 31.03.2020, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Tong60+1 series: His Butterflies, Floral Princess, ArenA
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Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe: Ringing the Palace Bell
29.04.2020, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Based on a classic tale, this award-winning production presents a philosophical portrayal of an emperor facing the end of his rule. A rare Kunqu tale of war with Plum Blossom Award winner Li An taking the lead as Emperor Chongzhen
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Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe: The Story of the Jade Hairpin
01.05.2020, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
A tale of young love, this popular Kunqu romance – often seen as a measure of the skills of the lead male and female actors – sees a young scholar fall hopelessly for a pretty nun. Forced to part, they tearfully pledge to honour their love
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Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe: The Outburst of a Shrew
02.05.2020, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
This much-loved comic tale of marital strife features the award-winning team of Yu Bin as the domineering wife and Li An as the henpecked husband forced to recognise the error of his wandering ways and the importance of submitting to a woman’s demands
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Freespace x HKRep: The Great Pretender – a musical
21.05.2020 to 24.05.2020, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Bringing together some of Hong Kong’s top creators and performers, The Great Pretender uses the language of musical theatre to enact a fable for our contemporary world and hold up a bright mirror in defence of justice for all
