Highlights
Experimental Chinese Opera Series 2019
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)
27.9-19.10.2019｜Studio, Xiqu Centre
"Li Yaxian" and A Master Selection of Sichuan Opera Excerpts by Chongqing Chuanju Theatre
Three-time Plum Blossom Award winner Shen Tiemei leads the Chongqing Chuanju Theatre in a full-length production of Li Yaxian and a master selection of excerpts showcasing some of the distinct characteristics of Sichuan opera
15-17.11.2019｜Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Tea House Theatre Experience
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
3.4-29.9.2019｜Tea House Theatre, Xiqu Centre
GuoGuang Opera Company “Dowager Xiao-Zhuang and Dorgon”
Based on Qing dynasty folklore, GuoGuang Opera Company’s royal tragedy explores the depths of the human condition and reflects the new aesthetics of Peking opera in Taiwan
30-31.8.2019｜Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Passing Down the Legacy: Cantonese Opera Showcase
In this special tribute showcase, stage veterans and emerging talent perform side by side in two Southern School classics known for their spectacular action sequences, Wu Song and The Hero’s Blood on Mount Pipa
15.9.2019｜Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Showcase of Classic Cantonese Opera Excerpts
Over two evenings, celebrated Cantonese opera troupes from Guangdong, Guangxi, Hong Kong and Macau stage a selection of classic excerpts from their distinctive repertoires
6-7.9.2019｜Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Memorial Concert Commemorating Wong Yuet-sang, Maestro of Cantonese Music Culture
To mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Wong Yuet-sang, maestro of Cantonese music culture in Hong Kong, the Xiqu Centre and the Centre for Chinese Music Studies of the CUHK present a memorial concert showcasing a selection of Wong’s compositions and a series of talks
19.9.2019｜Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre
Xiqu Centre Guided Tours
Supplemented with multimedia elements, this 60-minute guided tour helps you explore the Xiqu Centre facilities and discover fascinating facts about our new venue, and the culture and stories behind the art of xiqu
West Kowloon 101
West Kowloon 101 is a series of 90-minute public talks on arts appreciation, arts and cultural management and Chinese culture. Casual and informative, the talks offer a fundamental level of understanding to aid appreciation and enhance enjoyment of arts and cultural programmes. Register Now
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
Studio and Atrium, Xiqu Centre
