Cantonese Opera by JV Entertainment Productions

09.05.2019 to 13.05.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre

This Cantonese Opera is presented by JV Entertainment Productions Ltd. Full Description in Chinese only

Four Dreams in the Camellia Hall by the Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe

02.05.2019 to 05.05.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre

The Hong Kong debut of the complete series of Four Dreams in the Camellia Hall – a Kunqu production rarely staged in its entirety – featuring performances of the classic plays: A Pair of Purple Hairpins, The Peony Pavilion, A Dream Under the Southern Bough and The Tale of Handan

A Master Selection of Cantonese Opera Excerpts

17.03.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre

An unmissable feast of classic Cantonese opera excerpts presented by an award-winning cast of renowned performers from Guangdong

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A Master Selection of Mixed Xiqu Excerpts

16.03.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre

This mixed excerpt performance offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience highlights from some of the less familiar regional xiqu variations, including a Gannan tea-picking opera from Jiangxi and an archaic Ouju piece from Zhejiang

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A Master Selection of Kunqu Excerpts

15.03.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre

Showcasing highlights from the oldest form of xiqu still performed today, this selection demonstrates the nuance, grace and regional characteristics of Kunqu acting and singing and the talents of the specialist performers

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A Master Selection of Peking Opera Excerpts

14.03.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre

Featuring a stellar cast of top Peking opera artists, this master selection showcases the distinct style and characteristics of China’s national form of traditional theatre

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“Revenge in Guang Chang Long” CD Launching Ceremony and Concert

02.03.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre

Featuring a line-up of talented nanyin performers, this special concert marks the launch of a live recording of a 1975 performance by blind singer Dou Wun, one of Hong Kong’s most renowned nanyin artists

Lady Spring Fragrance

28.02.2019 to 01.03.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre

Adapted from a Korean folk tale, this original new play is set in imperial China and recounts the forbidden love between a coutesan’s daughter and the son of a magistrate. Will their commitment prove stronger than the challenges that face them, or will fate tear them apart?

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The Legend of the White Snake

26.02.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre

Blending martial arts and romance, this new adaptation of a classic tale depicts the love between Madame White Snake and Xu Xian and their tragic separation by the powerful monk Fahai

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The Butterfly and the Red Pear Blossoms

23.02.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre

A talented scholar and a courtesan fall in love after years of exchanging letters and poetry. Although fate conspires to keep them apart, the pair are finally united after a series of tantalising twists and turns...

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Forty Years of Cherished Love

22.02.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre

Based on the life of poet Lu You, this heart-wrenching play tells the story of his tragic separation from his first wife, and their accidental meeting, many years later, after both of them have remarried...

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The Peregrinations of Confucius

20.02.2019 to 21.02.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre

Based on texts from the Analects, this new play recounts the exploits of Confucius, one of the most influential philosophers in Chinese history, who spent 14 years travelling to preach his wisdom to the warlords of ancient China

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The Sounds of Battle

19.02.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre

This complex political love triangle tells the story of princess Cuibi, her lover general Xia, and their struggle with the powerful King of Qin, whose one goal is to make Cuibi his wife

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The Knight Errant's Adventure in the Palace

18.02.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre

A belligerant war hero demands the hand of a beautiful princess. Discovering that she is in love with another he threatens the pair with an deadly ultimatum. Will the lovers manage to outwit this powerful and dangerous man?

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Goddess of the Ninth Heaven

17.02.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre

This romantic legend tells the tale of Ai and Yang. Separated by a raging fire set by a jealous prince, the young lovers jump to their death in the flames. Reunited in the afterlife, their love is blessed for eternity

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The Curious Case of A Red Embroidered Shoe

16.02.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre

In a tale of romantic intrigue and wrongdoing, a besotted court clerk murders his wife to elope with his lover. Although he carefully arranges the crime scene to make himself look innocent, there is one detail he overlooks...

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Bound-foot Liu Jinding Battles at the Fort

10.02.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre

After a heated duel, general Gao and Liu Jinding, the female chief of a mountain fortress, find themselves so drawn to each other that when Gao is captured by the enemy, Liu single-handedly comes to his rescue. An action-packed romantic drama offering a treat for martial arts fans

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Life's Blessing to Shen and Meng

09.02.2019, Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre

A Spring Festival staple, this entertaining comedy tells the story of a marital crisis involving a browbeaten scholar, a philandering father-in-law, false accusations and lies. But can there still be a happy ending?

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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