Past Events
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Chinese Fan Painting and Movement Workshop
16.06.2019, Atrium, Xiqu Centre
In this free family workshop, Cantonese opera artist Xie Xiaoyu, and facilitator Vivian Ng and Ava Yau, show you how to decorate a flat fan with an image of a Chinese opera character and demonstrate how fans are used by performers in dan (female) roles
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Shanghai Pingtan Troupe "Gao Bowen performs Blossoms"
23.05.2019 to 02.06.2019, Tea House Theatre, Xiqu Centre
This four-part adaptation of an award-winning novel brings to life an intricate tale and showcases the unique charm of the narrative Pingtan tradition. Each part is performed on consecutive evenings, with two complete four-night runs over the programme period
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Wearable Xiqu-inspired Jewellery Workshop – Hairpin with Imitation Kingfisher Feather
19.05.2019, Atrium, Xiqu Centre
In this fun, free workshop, local artists Kong Hoi-kan and Ng Sze-yu demonstrate how to use ribbons to imitate the effect of kingfisher feathers and help you discover fun facts about the symbolic role of garments and head pieces in xiqu performances
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Egg-painting Workshop
21.04.2019, Atrium, Xiqu Centre
This Easter, join us at the Xiqu Centre Atrium for a new spin on egg painting, and learn about the face-painting process used for female Cantonese opera roles at the same time
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Standard Chartered Tea House Theatre Experience
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. To recreate the atmosphere of Hong Kong’s early 20th century tea houses, audiences are also served traditional tea and dim sum during the show
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Wearable Xiqu-inspired Jewellery – Simple Sequin Brooch
17.03.2019, Atrium, Xiqu Centre
In this fun, free workshop, local artists Kong Hoi-kan and Ng Sze-yu show you how to make a simple xiqu-inspired brooch using colourful sequins and share insight into the symbolic role of garments and head pieces in xiqu performances
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Paper Doll Workshop: Cantonese Opera Roles and Costumes
17.02.2019, Atrium, Xiqu Centre
Learn about the costumes, colours and accessories worn by different characters in Cantonese opera plays in a fun free workshop for participants of all ages
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Pre-opening Gala Guided Tours
30.12.2018 to 06.01.2019, Xiqu Centre
Explore our new facilities and discover fun facts about the rich art of xiqu on our 60-minute guided tours
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Presentations by the Tea House Rising Stars Troupe
30.12.2018 to 06.01.2019, Tea House Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Our special narrated programme offers visitors an introduction to Cantonese opera through a selection of short excerpts demonstrating a range of vocal and music styles
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