Current & Forthcoming
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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 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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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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Cantonese Opera – A Thorn Hairpin
04.11.2020 to 05.11.2020, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
This riveting drama of unwavering love through separation and reunion will be performed by on-and-off-screen couple Law Kar-ying and Liza Wang, alongside a star-studded cast of veteran Cantonese opera artists. This version preserves the poignant, dramatic tension of the script and recalls the indelible original production from 2003
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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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“The Detective House of Agatha Christie” Series: Verdict
13.11.2020 to 22.11.2020, The Box, Freespace
“The Detective House of Agatha Christie” Series: Verdict is presented by Theatre Space Foundation Limited on 13-22 November 2020
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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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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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19.12.2020 to 20.12.2020, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
PAT Music Over Rainbow 雷有輝音樂會 is presented by IMEMC Limited on 19–20 December 2020 (Saturday to Sunday)
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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
