Past Events
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06.01.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
Between 1940 and 1970, a large number of stars from the Cantonese opera stage entered the film industry in Hong Kong. This talk looks at the impact of this phenomenon, and the importance of Cantonese opera films as historical records of performances from that era
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31.12.2018 to 06.01.2019, 2/F Foyer, Xiqu Centre
During the Xiqu Centre Pre-opening Gala, experienced professional performers share their experience and insight on various aspects of Cantonese opera in free and informal lunchtime and evening talks
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Creation for Freespace: Dramaturgy and Beyond
Through a range of public round-table discussions, small group practicum sessions and workshops, “Dramaturgy and Beyond” will delve into the discourse in and around the practice of dramaturgy and the tools that are useful to the creation of dance and theatre within the contemporary context
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Cantonese Opera in the Hong Kong Religious Context
05.01.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
Professor Chan Sau-yan, expert on the musical structure, performance practice, ethnographic and historical aspects of Cantonese opera, looks at the tradition of religious operas in Hong Kong, and the challenges of preserving an ancient art form in a market-oriented economy
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Perfect Wives in Cantonese Operas
04.01.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
Cantonese operas are often based on stories of love and married life. The wives in these tales may be meek and loving or powerful and cunning. This talk looks at some of the Xiqu Centre opening performances to explore what makes a “perfect wife” on the Cantonese opera stage
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The Functions and Practice of Xiaoqu (short tunes) in Cantonese Opera
03.01.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
Melodic and song-like, xiaoqu can incorporate traditional instrumental melodies, folk songs, contemporary pop songs and even theme tunes from films and TV shows. This talk explores the origins and development of xiaoqu and its unique function in Cantonese opera
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Chinese Culture – A series of four talks
21.10.2018 to 18.12.2018
What is the relationship between modern society and these time-honoured art forms? In this series of talks, speakers from specialist fields will take you on a journey of discovery that reveals the beauty and history behind specific arts for your appreciation
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M+ Screenings: The Film Life of Ann Hui
08.12.2018 to 16.12.2018, KITEC & Broadway Cinematheque
M+ Screenings: The Film Life of Ann Huiaddresses the work of the acclaimed director, who has been quietly contributing to Hong Kong cinema for four decades
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Arts and Cultural Management – A series of five talks
09.10.2018 to 11.12.2018
In this series of talks, local practitioners offer insight into the different areas of work involved in running cultural organisations and explore the qualifications and passion required for a career in the arts and culture field
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07.12.2018, Asia Society Hong Kong Center
In this M+ Matters | Keynote talk, Manuel Rabaté, Director of Louvre Abu Dhabi and a key figure in the development of the project, discusses this twenty-first-century encyclopedic museum as ‘a museum of experimentation, and a museum of meeting points’
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Negotiating Access and Preservation in the Contemporary Museum
06.12.2018, Hotel Stage
In this talk, the speaker examines the relationship between the notions of access and preservation in museums
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The Stories Behind the Xiqu Centre
24.11.2018, Asia Society Hong Kong Center
In this talk, West Kowloon’s Executive Director of Performing Arts Louis Yu offers insight into the design and venue positioning of the Xiqu Centre, looking at the venue’s unusual use of space and its relationship with local Cantonese opera communities
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20.11.2018, H6 CONET
This talk explores the wide range of musical elements used in Cantonese opera, looking at the different vocal styles used for male and female roles, and the use of percussive instruments and rhythmic melodies to enhance mood and narrative
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Face Painting and Costumes of Cantonese Opera
13.11.2018, D2 Place ONE
This talk looks at the face painting and dressing processes used in contemporary Cantonese opera, and at the ways in which costumes contribute to the portrayal of different characters
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Cultural Leadership Summit 2018
08.11.2018 to 09.11.2018, The Hong Kong Academy For Performing Arts
Join cultural heavyweights from Hong Kong and beyond in a series of keynote speeches, debates, discussions and workshops to rethink the opportunities and challenges presented by cultural tourism, and the relationship between arts and cities
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The Design of the Tea House Theatre
08.11.2018, CityU SCOPE Admiralty Learning Centre
In this talk, West Kowloon’s Head of Xiqu, Naomi Chung, offers insight into the positioning and operation of the Tea House Theatre, looking at how the venue offers visitors an intimate experience with the productions and how programmes are curated with first-time audiences in mind
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Hong Kong International Black Box Festival
11.10.2018 to 03.11.2018
Co-presented with HKREP, the four-week festival showcases unconventional theatre forms that blur the lines between representations of fiction and reality. Each production invites the audience to become aware of our agency, allowing us to experience theatre in energising ways. Tickets available at URBTIX now
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SHOWTIME! Launching West Kowloon’s Artistic Strategy for Performing Arts
27.10.2018, Asia Society Hong Kong Center
In this free talk, Alison M Friedman, West Kowloon’s Artistic Director, Performing Arts shares the vision and plans for the district’s upcoming performing arts venues, the Xiqu Centre, Freespace and the Art Park, and looks at some of the projects lined up for the future
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The Stage Movements of Cantonese Opera
23.10.2018, CityU SCOPE Admiralty Learning Centre
This talk looks at how acting, martial arts and dance are combined in Cantonese opera stage movement to create patterns of formulaic gesture that help define character and contribute to the unfolding of plot
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Behind the Design of the Xiqu Centre
18.10.2018, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
In this talk, West Kowloon’s Executive Director of Performing Arts Louis Yu offers insight into the design and venue positioning of the Xiqu Centre, looking at the venue’s unusual use of space and its relationship with local Cantonese opera communities
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In Search of Southeast Asia through the M+ Collections
22.06.2018 to 30.09.2018, M+ Pavilion, West Kowloon
Encompassing visual art, design and architecture, and moving image works from, and about, Southeast Asia, the exhibition highlights how M+ is developing a unique perspective on the region as a place that is defined by multiple narratives, histories, and identities
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18.09.2018, Campfire – Wong Chuk Hang
Cantonese opera plays an important role in the lives of people in Hong Kong. This talk explores its transition from the use of Mandarin to the Cantonese vernacular, demonstrating vocal styles and techniques and offering a deeper understanding of the aesthetic features of the art form
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Dialogue | Gender Fluidity in Traditional Indonesian Dance
06.09.2018, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Looking at gender fluidity in traditional Indonesian dance forms and the recognition of multiple genders in Indonesian cultural practices, dance artist Rianto, shares how his training and cultural background have helped him develop a unique dance vocabulary that embodies gender fluidity
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M+ Matters: Art and Design in the Digital Realm
01.09.2018, Tai Kwun
‘M+ Matters: Art and Design in the Digital Realm’ features a full day of artist talks, exploring how data collection, artificial intelligence, simulations, social media, and creative programming are all being leveraged by contemporary practitioners working online
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Tanzmesse 2018 - Dance in Hong Kong
With the theme “Dance in Hong Kong”, West Kowloon and HKADC are collaborating to present a delegation of Hong Kong dance artists and contemporary dance works at Tanzmesse 2018 from 30 August to 1 September 2018. Before Tanzmesse, West Kowloon has organised workshop and sharing for local dance practitioners
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“What Is Stage” Public Seminar Two: Jan Pappelbaum’s Aesthetics of Scenography
10.08.2018, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Amphitheatre
To wrap up this year’s “What Is Stage: From Text To Space” series on the work of Jan Pappelbaum, Head of Stage Design at the Schaubühne Berlin, we are delighted to welcome Pappelbaum to join us in Hong Kong to share his experience in an in-depth public seminar
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What Is Stage: From Text to Space
10.06.2018 to 10.08.2018
Taking the theme “From Text to Space”, this year’s programme looks at the scenographic aesthetics of Jan Pappelbaum, head of Stage Design of Schaubühne Berlin. Register now
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Envisioning the Museum in the Age of Participation
03.08.2018, Hotel Stage
The talk invites the audience to consider the roles a museum plays in society, as well as the forms of participation that can both emerge from and shape a contemporary museum of visual culture
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17.07.2018, H6 CONET
This talk explores the musical elements of Cantonese opera, including vocal styles used by actors playing male and female roles, “melo-rhythmic” vocal forms and programmatic tunes, and more
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