Boomabliss 2021 Cantonese Opera Extravaganza

21.02.2021 to 28.02.2021, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre

Boomabliss 2021 Cantonese Opera Extravaganza due to take place 20-28 February 2021 (Saturday-Sunday) (including all charity programme) has been cancelled. Programme enquiries: (852) 6748 4494 (Monday-Friday, 12:00-6:00pm)

The Stage Movements of Cantonese Opera

26.01.2021 to 23.02.2021, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre and live-streaming

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

LED Light Workshop: Create an Auspicious Cloud

21.02.2021, Atrium, Xiqu Centre

Join a hands-on workshop to create an LED neon light sign in the shape of an auspicious cloud and learn about the symbolism of cloud patterns in Chinese traditional theatre

Paper Lantern-crafting Workshop

20.02.2021, Studio, Xiqu Centre

In this hands-on workshop, local paper-crafting master Au Yeung Ping-chi guides participants to make an auspicious traditional bottle-shaped lantern from bamboo splints and strips of coloured paper and rice paper

Lecture-recital: Everlasting Cantonese Music - East meets West in the 1930s and 1940s

17.01.2021, Tea House Theatre, Xiqu Centre

Lecture-recital: Everlasting Cantonese Music - East meets West in the 1930s and 1940s due to take place on 17 January 2021 has been rescheduled. Details will be announced on www.westkowloon.hk in due course. Ticketing enquiries: (852) 2200 0022

Paper Doll Workshop: Cantonese Opera Roles and Costumes

17.01.2021, Atrium, Xiqu Centre

Paper Doll Workshop: Cantonese Opera Roles and Costumes due to take place on 17 Jan 2021 (Sunday) has been cancelled

The MET: Live in HD 2020 – Philip Glass’s Akhnaten

17.01.2021, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre

“The MET: Live in HD 2020 – Philip Glass’s Akhnaten” due to take place on 17 January 2021 (Sunday) has been cancelled. Ticketing Enquiries: (852) 2200 0022

Wearable Xiqu-inspired Jewellery – Resin Stone Brooch

16.01.2021, Studio, Xiqu Centre

Wearable Xiqu-inspired Jewellery – Resin Stone Brooch due to take place on 16 Jan 2021 (Saturday) has been cancelled

Memorial Talk Series Commemorating Wong Yuet-sang, Maestro of Cantonese Music Culture

20.11.2020 to 08.01.2021, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre

Commemorating our teacher and the bygone days in Memorial Talk Series Commemorating Wong Yuet-sang, Maestro of Cantonese Music Culture due to take place 8 January 2021 has been tentatively rescheduled. Details will be announced on www.westkowloon.hk in due course. Ticketing enquiries: (852) 2200 0022

Workshops at the Xiqu Centre

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

Music in the Atrium

26.12.2020 to 27.12.2020, Atrium, Xiqu Centre

Music in the Atrium due to take place on 26-27 December 2020 (Saturday & Sunday) have been rescheduled. Details will be announced on www.westkowloon.hk in due course

PAT Music Over Rainbow 雷有輝音樂會

19.12.2020 to 20.12.2020, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre

PAT Music Over Rainbow 雷有輝音樂會 due to take place on 19-20 December 2020 (Saturday to Sunday) has been rescheduled. Programme enquiries: (852) 2200 0022

Dream To Republic

09.12.2020 to 14.12.2020, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre

Dream to Republic due to take place 9-14 December 2020 (Wednesday to Monday) has been cancelled. Programme enquiries: (852) 2856 0161 / 6338 3281, sunbeam.chinese.club@gmail.com

The MET: Live in HD 2020 – The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess

01.11.2020 to 13.12.2020, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre

“The MET: Live in HD 2020 – The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess” due to take place on 13 December 2020 (Sunday) has been cancelled. Ticketing Enquiries: (852) 2200 0022

The Roles of Perfect Wives, Heartless Men and Abandoned Women in Cantonese Opera

31.10.2020 to 28.11.2020, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre

In this series of four talks, Dr Cheung Ping-kuen looks at three character types commonly found in Cantonese opera, exploring the social and cultural significance of these roles and some of the iconic tales they have inspired

The Face Painting and Costumes of Cantonese Opera

17.11.2020, Seminar Hall, 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

Blending Peking Opera, Street Dance and Rock

15.11.2020, Studio, Xiqu Centre and live-streaming

The young artists of Contemporary Legend Theatre, Taiwan share insight on creating cross-genre Peking opera productions for contemporary audiences and discuss their internationally acclaimed production Wu Song – The Tiger Warrior

Wearable Xiqu-inspired Jewellery – Simple Sequin Brooch

15.11.2020, 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

Experimental Chinese Opera Festival 2020

10.10.2020 to 15.11.2020, Studio, Xiqu Centre

Highlighting new perspectives on contemporary Chinese opera, this year’s festival includes performances of the experimental Cantonese opera productions Wenguang Explores the Valley and Farewell My Concubine (New Adaptation), as well as sharing sessions with four regional troupes

Xiqu Paper Headdress Workshop

14.11.2020, Studio, Xiqu Centre

Make your own life-size paper model and learn fun facts about xiqu headdresses in a fun, hands-on workshop

Experimental Cantonese Opera "Farewell My Concubine" (New Adaptation) – Xiqu Centre

06.11.2020 to 13.11.2020, Studio, 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”

Chinese Dance and Martial Arts Workshop

08.11.2020, Atrium, Xiqu Centre

In a 45-minute workshop, dancers Ho Ho-fei and Liu Wai-yee from the Hong Kong Dance Company lead young participants to explore the connections between Chinese dance and martial arts. The workshop is presented alongside the HKDC performance Convergence

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

A Woman’s Perspective, Past and Present

31.10.2020, Studio, Xiqu Centre and live-streaming

The Shanghai Yue Opera House discuss their immersive avant-garde production Destiny of Rebirth – a contemporary reimagining of a classic lyrical poem that merges modern aesthetics and traditional Yue opera techniques to explore past and present perspectives on female identity

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

Experimental Cantonese Opera "Wenguang Explores the Valley" – Xiqu Centre

22.10.2020 to 27.10.2020, Studio, 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

Make Your Own Xiqu-inspired Pencil Case

18.10.2020, Atrium, Xiqu Centre

Join a hands-on workshop and make your own wooden pencil case inspired by the wooden storage trunks used by xiqu troupes and learn more about life backstage at a Cantonese opera performance

Gaojia Opera’s Comic Tales of Human Lives

17.10.2020, Studio, Xiqu Centre and live-streaming

Artists from the Jin Liansheng Gaojia Opera Troupe of Xiamen City introduce their production Sister A Da – a morality tale about a well-meaning but hapless protagonist – and discuss how traditional comic techniques can be merged with contemporary elements to tell stories that resonate with audiences today

Paper Puppet Making Workshop: Lion Dance Head

17.10.2020, Studio, Xiqu Centre

Join our hands-on handicraft workshop and create your own paper puppet lion dance head and learn more about this unique cultural tradition

From Theatre of the Absurd to Kunqu

10.10.2020, Studio, Xiqu Centre and live-streaming

The Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe discuss their acclaimed production The Chairs – a Kunqu adaptation of Eugène Ionesco’s 1952 classic absurdist play Les Chaises – a minimalist production that incorporates traditional Kunqu techniques to offer a new perspective on the absurdity and loneliness of human existence

The Stage Movements of Cantonese Opera

02.09.2020, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre

The Stage Movements of Cantonese Opera due to take place on 2 September 2020 (Wednesday) has been cancelled

Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe: The Outburst of a Shrew

29.08.2020, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre

Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe Presents Three Classics due to take place 26-29 August has been rescheduled. Details will be announced on www.westkowloon.hk in due course. Ticketing enquiries: (852) 2200 0022

Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe Presents Three Classics

26.08.2020 to 29.08.2020, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre

Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe Presents Three Classics due to take place 26-29 August has been rescheduled. Details will be announced on www.westkowloon.hk in due course. Ticketing enquiries: (852) 2200 0022

Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe: The Story of the Jade Hairpin

28.08.2020, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre

Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe Presents Three Classics due to take place 26-29 August has been rescheduled. Details will be announced on www.westkowloon.hk in due course. Ticketing enquiries: (852) 2200 0022

Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe: Ringing the Palace Bell

26.08.2020, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre

Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe Presents Three Classics due to take place 26-29 August has been rescheduled. Details will be announced on www.westkowloon.hk in due course. Ticketing enquiries: (852) 2200 0022