Past Events
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The Face Painting, Costumes and Props of Kunqu
22.06.2019, Seminar Hall & Studio, Xiqu Centre
Exploring the makeup and costumes of different role-types and characters, Chinese opera scholar Chan Chun-miu looks at how stage presentation lends richness and meaning to Kunqu performances
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Wearable Xiqu-inspired Jewellery Workshop – Imitation Kingfisher Feather Brooch
15.06.2019, Studio, Xiqu Centre
Join a hands-on workshop and learn how to process and use ribbon to imitate the effect of kingfisher feathers, and design and create your own individual brooch
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The Face Painting and Costumes of Cantonese Opera
04.06.2019, Seminar Hall & Studio, Xiqu Centre
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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ExecLab: Executive Short Courses 2019 – University of the Arts London
31.05.2019 to 02.06.2019, Studio, Xiqu Centre
Presented in collaboration with the University of the Arts London Short Courses, this three-day professional course offers insight into the skills required for managing arts and cultural events and developing sustainable creative business
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The Music of Cantonese Opera
01.06.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
In this talk, Professor Yu Siu-wah examines the concepts and characteristics of Cantonese opera music, offers insight into basic structures and arrangements, and discusses some of the transformations that have taken place over the centuries
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Reading Cantonese Music Notation
28.05.2019, Seminar Hall & Studio, Xiqu Centre
In this talk, members of the arts group The Gong Strikes One demonstrate how to read traditional gongche music sheets and perform live on the zheng (Chinese zither) and dongxiao (bamboo flute)
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The Musicality of Kunqu
25.05.2019, Seminar Hall & Studio, Xiqu Centre
In this talk, Dr Chan Chun-miu offers audiences insight into the distinctive sounds and melodies of the Kunqu art form, exploring the relationship between the use of dialects and the evolution of the art form, and the way that music and language is used to highlight different roles and characters
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Xiqu Paper Headdress Workshop
18.05.2019, Studio, Xiqu Centre
Make your own life-size paper model and learn fun facts about xiqu headdresses in a fun, hands-on workshop
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The Literature in Kunqu
30.04.2019, Seminar Hall & Studio, Xiqu Centre
In this talk, Chinese opera scholar Chan Chun-miu looks at some of the literary texts used in Kunqu, and shares insight into Kunqu influence on xiqu songs and performance
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Between Cantonese Opera and Film: Connie Chan and Female Cross-dressing
27.04.2019, Seminar Hall & Studio, Xiqu Centre
Since the post-war years, the convention of nüwenwusheng – female performers playing civil and military male roles – in Cantonese opera has been a popular practice in Hong Kong. In this talk, Prof Li Siu-leung looks at the recent history of female cross-dressing in Hong Kong Cantonese opera and film, with special reference to Connie Chan Po-chu
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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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