Past Events
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Our hands-on workshops are inspired by different elements of Chinese traditional theatre and regional cultural heritage, and offer interactive experiences for children, families and art lovers of all ages and abilities
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Traditional Music Notation in Kunqu and Cantonese Opera
14.01.2020 to 28.10.2020, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre and live-streaming
Talk 2 Literati Manuscripts due to take place on 28 October (Wednesday) has been cancelled
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Freespace x HKRep: The Great Pretender – a musical
21.05.2020 to 24.05.2020, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Freespace x HKRep: The Great Pretender – a musical due to take place 21–24 May 2020 (Thursday – Sunday) has been tentatively rescheduled to January 2021. Details will be announced on www.westkowloon.hk in due course. Ticketing enquiries: Hong Kong Repertory Theatre, (852) 3103 5900
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FUERZA BRUTA Look Up Hong Kong
12.05.2020 to 24.05.2020, The Box, Freespace
FUERZA BRUTA Look Up Hong Kong on 12-24 May 2020 will be rescheduled. Programme Enquiries: fuerzabruta.hk2020@gmail.com
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07.12.2019 to 17.05.2020, M+ Pavilion, Art Park
Six shortlisted artists selected by an international jury of the inaugural Sigg Prize, present a range of mediums, including sculpture, site-specific installation, video and performance. The work featured in this exhibition address pressing questions that resonate across contexts
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West Kowloon Young Fellows Scheme (Performing Arts) 2020
The West Kowloon Young Fellows Scheme supports young and aspiring talents to develop arts learning, public participation, community engagement and audience building projects that expand and contribute to the performing arts ecology in Hong Kong
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17.04.2020 to 19.04.2020, The Box, Freespace
ON VIEW: Panorama on 17-19 April 2020 (Friday-Sunday) will be rescheduled. Details will be announced on the West Kowloon Cultural District website www.westkowloon.hk in due course
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Dance on Screen: Dance and Film in Transformation
07.04.2020, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
Dance on Screen: Dance and Film in Transformation on 7 April (Tuesday) has been cancelled. Programme Enquiries: learning@wkcda.hk
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19.03.2020 to 05.04.2020, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Tong60+1 series: ArenA, Floral Princess and His Butterflies on 16 March-5 April 2020 (Monday-Sunday) has been cancelled. Ticketing Enquiries: (852) 2200 0022
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21.03.2020 to 31.03.2020, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Tong60+1 series: ArenA, Floral Princess and His Butterflies on 16 March-5 April 2020 (Monday-Sunday) has been cancelled. Ticketing Enquiries: (852) 2200 0022
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Dance on Screen: Dance Films and Videos
28.03.2020, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
Dance on Screen: Dance Films and Videos on 28 March 2020 (Saturday) has been cancelled
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21.03.2020, Studio, Xiqu Centre
Sugar Painting Workshop on 21 March 2020 (Saturday) has been cancelled
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2020 Hong Kong Arts Festival - Cantonese Opera – A Thorn Hairpin
10.03.2020 to 11.03.2020, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
2020 Hong Kong Arts Festival - Cantonese Opera – A Thorn Hairpin on 10-11 March 2020 (Tuesday to Wednesday) has been cancelled. Ticketing Enquiries: (852) 2200 0022, ticketinfo@wkcda.hk
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05.10.2019 to 08.03.2020, 2/F Foyer, Xiqu Centre
West Kowloon 101 Foyer Talks on 7 and 8 March 2020 have been cancelled
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Art+Feminism: Wikipedia Edit-a-thon 2020
07.03.2020, Asia Art Archive A Space
Co-presented by M+ and Asia Art Archive, this Wikipedia Edit-a-thon align with the campaign Art+Feminism. It brings together participants to discuss, create, share, and improve Wikipedia articles about women artists and makers in and from Asia
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Jockey Club “Once Under the Rock” Oral History Theatre Project Community Tour: Golden Hours
29.02.2020 to 01.03.2020, The Room, Freespace
Jockey Club “Once Under the Rock” Oral History Theatre Project Community Tour: Golden Hours on 29 February-1 March 2020 (Saturday-Sunday) will be rescheduled. Programme Enquiries: (852) 8106 8336
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22.02.2020 to 23.02.2020, Eaton House
M+ Hackathon—City of Objects on 22-23 February 2020 (Saturday-Sunday) will be rescheduled. Details will be announced on the West Kowloon Cultural District website www.westkowloon.hk in due course
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Creation for Freespace: Exploring Experimental Music with Aki Onda
21.02.2020 to 22.02.2020, The Room, Freespace
Creation for Freespace: Exploring Experimental Music with Aki Onda on 21-22 February 2020 (Friday-Saturday) will be rescheduled. Details will be announced on the West Kowloon Cultural District website www.westkowloon.hk in due course
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15.02.2020 to 16.02.2020, Freespace and Art Park
Freespace Outdoors on 15-16 February 2020 (Saturday-Sunday) will be rescheduled. Details will be announced on the West Kowloon Cultural District website www.westkowloon.hk in due course
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Ballet Classics for Children: The Sleeping Beauty
08.02.2020 to 09.02.2020, The Box, Freespace
Ballet Classics for Children: The Sleeping Beauty on 8-9 February (Saturday-Sunday) has been cancelled. Ticketing Enquiries: (852) 2200 0022
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06.02.2020 to 09.02.2020, The Box, Freespace
Hong Kong Cool: Ballet x Fashion on 6-8 February 2020 (Thursday-Saturday) and Ballet Classics for Children: The Sleeping Beauty on 8-9 February (Saturday-Sunday) have been cancelled. Ticketing Enquiries: (852) 2200 0022
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05.02.2020 to 09.02.2020, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Art of Cantonese Opera from 5- 9 February 2020 (Wednesday-Sunday) has been cancelled.Ticketing Enquiries: (852) 2200 0022
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Hong Kong Cool: Ballet x Fashion
06.02.2020 to 08.02.2020, The Box, Freespace
Hong Kong Cool: Ballet x Fashion on 6-8 February 2020 (Thursday-Saturday) has been cancelled. Ticketing Enquiries: (852) 2200 0022
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Exhibition: Constructing the Xiqu Centre
10.01.2020 to 31.01.2020, Atrium, Xiqu Centre
This exhibition of stunning photographs by photographer Ducky Tse documents the eight-year development process of the Xiqu Centre from initial design drafts to completed venue
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Cathay Pacific International Chinese New Year Carnival
25.01.2020 to 28.01.2020, Art Park
In view of the latest development of the novel coronavirus infection, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), after careful consideration of the need to protect the health and safety of local residents, visitors, performing groups and working staff, has decided to cancel the Cathay Pacific International Chinese New Year Carnival, which was scheduled to be held from 25 January to 28 January 2020
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Concert of Masterpieces of the Famous Screenwriter Mr Yip Shiu-tak (II)
20.01.2020, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
This Cantonese Opera is presented by "Versatile Winner"
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Cantonese Opera Movement Workshop – Spear Sparring
19.01.2020, Atrium, Xiqu Centre
Join this 30-minute family martial arts workshop and learn some basic martial art skills with an instructor from Cha Duk Chang Children’s Cantonese Opera Association
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Polymer Clay “Cloth Tiger” Workshop
18.01.2020, Studio, Xiqu Centre
With Lunar New Year approaching, join our hands-on workshop and learn how to create your own pair of colourful polymer clay “cloth tigers”
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14.01.2020, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
''Hey! Hay Sing Along!'' is presented by Quinny Chinese Classic Opera Workshop on 14 January 2020
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Company Wayne McGregor – Autobiography
10.01.2020 to 12.01.2020, The Box, Freespace
Inspired by the sequencing of McGregor’s own genome, Autobiography is performed by 10 dancers to a genre-defying soundscape by electronic musician Jlin and offers a mesmerising reflection on the fractured, multilayered nature of our lives and personal stories. Asian premiere
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10.01.2020 to 12.01.2020, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Fung Cheung Hung Troupe’s production of the familiar classic The Legend of Mulan blends traditional Confucian concepts with contemporary dramatic elements. Opening with a war between good and evil that is resolved by Mulan’s love for her country, the story conveys an important message of world peace
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Two Princesses: A Closer Look at Two Royal Cantonese Opera Tales
08.01.2020, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
In this talk, American born Cantonese opera artist Li Pui-yan shares anecdotes from her career and looks at two traditional works – Princess Chang Ping and Romance of the Phoenix Tower – that both feature complex princess characters in the lead role
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The Golden Age of Cantonese Opera
04.01.2020 to 05.01.2020, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
This Cantonese opera performance is presented by Fung Cheung Hung Troupe
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30.12.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
This Cantonese Opera is presented by "MING GOR OPERA"
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Cha Duk Chang Children's Cantonese Opera Association - Children’s Cantonese Opera
28.12.2019 to 29.12.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Children’s Cantonese Opera will be presented by Cha Duk Chang Children's Cantonese Opera Association on 28 – 29 Dec 2019
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28.12.2019 to 29.12.2019, Art Park
Creamfields returns to Hong Kong on 28-29 December 2019 (Saturday to Sunday) at Art Park, West Kowloon Cultural District, presenting the first-ever outdoor edition of the festival to electronic music fans in Hong Kong
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Paper Doll Workshop: Cantonese Opera Roles and Costumes
22.12.2019, 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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21.12.2019 to 22.12.2019, The Room, Freespace
Take centre stage in a communicative art experience that brings together hearing and hearing-impaired participants and encourages new perspectives on inclusivity. A participatory art experience created by local interdisciplinary artist Kingsley Ng and graduate students of the Hong Kong Baptist University
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Freespace Little Stage Managers
14.12.2019 to 22.12.2019, Freespace, West Kowloon
This interactive role-play workshop introduces children to the behind-the-scenes world of performing arts production at Freespace. Acting as mini assistant stage managers, participants explore the Freespace venue and learn fun facts about performing arts
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21.12.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
This performance is presented by Shan Opera
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21.12.2019, Studio, Xiqu Centre
Learn the basic techniques of this popular meditative drawing technique and create your own set of unique postcards in our Zentangle workshop
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Hong Kong Young Talent Cantonese Opera & Operatic Singing Gala
20.12.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
The gala celebrates the achievements of the local Cantonese opera young talents who were the winners of the Interschool Cantonese Operatic Singing Competition during the past two decades
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Cantonese Opera presented by Gold Star Cantonese Opera Association
18.12.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
This Cantonese Opera is presented by "Gold Star Cantonese Opera Association"
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West Kowloon Young Fellows Scheme (Performing Arts) 2019: Awardee Sharing Session
16.12.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
In this session, Bonnie Chan Yuen-yan, one of our 2019 fellowship awardees, talks about the practice and findings of “Little Bean – Cantonese is Fun!” – a project providing fun Cantonese-language drama and music workshops to help ethnic minority children enhance their language proficiency
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14.12.2019 to 15.12.2019, The Studio, Freespace
Boh Boh's New Friends is an interactive bi-lingual performance that takes children on an intergalactic space adventure with Boh Boh the alien puppet. Dancing and singing songs in Cantonese and English, the audience accompany Boh Boh on his journey through space, and helping him make new friends
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POP-UP Duets (fragments of love)
14.12.2019 to 15.12.2019, Parade Ground, Tai Kwun
POP-UP Duets (fragments of love) brings together the talents of award-winning UK choreographer Janis Claxton and four world-class dancers. The eight dynamic stand-alone duets evolve from simple everyday interactions and draw on the theme of love. Presented at the Parade Ground, Tai Kwun
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13.12.2019 to 15.12.2019, Freespace and Art Park, West Kowloon
Freespace Fest on 13-15 December 2019 (Friday-Sunday) will be rescheduled. Details will be announced on the West Kowloon Cultural District website www.westkowloon.hk in due course
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Rimini Protokoll – 100% Hong Kong
13.12.2019 to 15.12.2019, The Box, Freespace
Rimini Protokoll – 100% Hong Kong on 13 to 15 December 2019 (Friday-Sunday) has been rescheduled. Ticketing Enquiries: (852) 2200 0022
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03.12.2019 to 14.12.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
This Cantonese opera performance is presented by JV Entertainment Productions Ltd
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Community Engagement at the Core: Rethinking Museums for the Twenty-First Century
13.12.2019, Hotel Stage
In this talk, Kelly McKinley explores the ways in which museums are evolving in order to remain relevant and sustainable community resources in an increasingly divided and technology-driven world
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Rare Classics: Shanxi Opera Excerpts
11.12.2019 to 12.12.2019, Tea House Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Rare Classics: Shanxi Opera Excerpts on 11-12 December 2019 are cancelled. Ticketing Enquiries: (852) 2200 0022
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10.12.2019, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre
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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Global Museums in Shifting Times
07.12.2019, JC Cube Auditorium, Tai Kwun
In this M+ Matters | Keynote, Maria Balshaw, Director of Tate, discusses the significance of these projects and the institution’s overall strategy in the context of a global sociopolitical climate that is shifting more rapidly than ever
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International Symposium on the Transmission of Cantonese Opera and Traditional Music 2019
05.12.2019 to 06.12.2019, Seminar Hall and Tea House Theatre, Xiqu Centre
This two-day symposium invites regional and international scholars, researchers, ethnomusicologists and practitioners to share and discuss successful practices in the inheritance, education and creative developments of xiqu arts in a wide range of educational and social contexts
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Arts and Cultural Management: A Series of Three Talks
29.10.2019 to 26.11.2019, VTC Tower
In this series of three talks, practitioners from a range of local cultural industries share the requirements and unique functions of their areas of expertise, present case studies on successful execution of projects, and explore and compare Hong Kong’s current landscape with the international art scene
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Experimental Kunqu Opera "The Chairs" by the Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe
23.11.2019 to 24.11.2019, Xiqu Centre Studio 1
Experimental Kunqu Opera "The Chairs" by the Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe on 27-28 September and 23-24 November 2019 are cancelled. Ticketing Enquiries: (852) 2200 0022
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CCDC in Residence: VR Dance Video (22–24.11.2019)
22.11.2019 to 24.11.2019, The Studio, Freespace
Part installation, part experimental VR dance experience, this futuristic meta-fiction film by director Singing Chen and choreographer Chou Shu-yi, offers audience a unique look at the possibilities of moving image dance works
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16.11.2019 to 24.11.2019, The Box, Freespace
A reflection on the relationship between body, space and memory, this thought-provoking new work by CCDC Resident Choreography Sang Jijia explores the landscapes of Hong Kong’s contemporary culture, the city’s collective memory, and the traces of the past that echo through the years
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CCDC in Residence: VR Dance Video
13.11.2019 to 24.11.2019, The Studio, Freespace
Part installation, part experimental VR dance experience, this futuristic meta-fiction film by director Singing Chen and Choreography Chou Shu-yi, offers audience a unique look at the possibilities of moving image dance works
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Experimental Chinese Opera Series 2019
01.10.2019 to 24.11.2019, Studio, Xiqu Centre
Join us for three original experimental works offering a new perspective on traditional practices: The Chairs by the Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe, Destiny of Rebirth by the Shanghai Yue Opera Group, and the Xiqu Centre’s experimental Cantonese opera Farewell My Concubine (New Adaptation)
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