Xiqu Centre
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See the Xiqu Centre transformed by an immersive, kinetic, light and sound installation generated by hundreds of reactive robotic modules
10:00am–10:30pm
88 Austin Road West,
Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
(near China Hong Kong City)
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Don’t forget to try the delicious Chinese food offered in our restaurants. There’s something for all tastes
Xiqu Centre Ticket Office Opening Hours: 10:00am-9:00pm daily
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High quality traditional and contemporary performances
Events for seasoned fans and newcomers alike
Xiqu-related educational and family activities for all audiences
Striking architecture, spectacular instagrammable views
Welcoming open space to relax and unwind
Delicious food at our restaurants and cafes
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Supplemented with multimedia elements, this 60-minute guided tour helps you explore the Xiqu Centre facilities and discover fascinating facts about our venue, and the culture and stories behind the art of xiqu
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Featuring rare stage recordings, interviews, photos and costumes, this special exhibition celebrates the life and work of one of the most versatile and well loved artists in the history of Cantonese opera
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A magical new production about the history and heritage of Cantonese opera – blending live performance and state-of-the-art technology
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A series of Cantonese opera-inspired workshops specially created for families in the Yau Tsim Mong District
En Voyage with Claude Monet is an immersive journey into the work of the most famous impressionists of all-time: Monet (1840-1926)! A 360-degree journey, the immersive show takes the audience through the history and works of one of the most influential artists of the past century: Claude Monet
Through introducing the accessible and welcoming features of the West Kowloon Cultural District, participants can enjoy the arts and cultural activities from an inclusive point of view
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Registered non-profit making organisations in the Yau Tsim Mong District are invited to help recruit residents for the lion-head-making, seal stamp-carving and mini-flower-plaque-making workshops
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Hua Mulan is a well-known story about a woman joining the army in place of her father. It reflects the Chinese spirit of great love together with the virtue of filial piety and self-sacrifice
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Supplemented with multimedia elements, this 60-minute guided tour helps you explore the Xiqu Centre facilities and discover fascinating facts about our venue, and the culture and stories behind the art of xiqu
Xiqu Centre
Supplemented with multimedia elements, this 60-minute guided tour helps you explore the Xiqu Centre facilities and discover fascinating facts about our venue, and the culture and stories behind the art of xiqu
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The Xiqu Centre is a world-class arts venue dedicated to the promotion of Chinese traditional theatre. It offers a comprehensive venue solution for xiqu-related productions and cultural events. Find out more about hiring our facilities.
The main entrances lead into an open public atrium with a large podium – an urban stage where visitors can relax, see music performances, exhibitions and related cultural activities.
A world-class venue showcasing high-quality traditional and contemporary xiqu performances by artists from Hong Kong, mainland China and the region. Tailor-made for professional xiqu presentations and fitted with state-of-the-art lighting and sound equipment, the theatre has a seating capacity of 1,000 plus.
Designed to recreate the intimate atmosphere of a traditional tea house, the Tea House Theatre offers flexible table and chair seating arrangements in stall and balcony areas and is suitable for small-scale performances of regional xiqu genres or traditional music. It is the venue for the regular programme Magic Tea House, an introduction to Cantonese opera presented by the Tea House Rising Stars Troupe (special performances for tour groups and student groups available on request). Seating capacity up to 200.
Designed for screenings, talks and cultural exchanges, the Seminar Hall allows close communication and interaction between speakers and audience. Seating capacity 112.
The Xiqu Centre houses four rehearsal studios of different sizes, each equipped with projection facilities and basic lighting and sound systems. Studios 1 and 3 have ceilings that are 8m high, providing realistic, stage-like overhead space. Studio 1 has dimensions the same as those of the Grand Theatre stage, giving performers an accurate sense of space and staging possibilities.
In addition to enjoying xiqu performances here, don’t forget to try the delicious Chinese food offered in our restaurants with your friends and family. There’s something for all tastes!
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A great place to pick up traditional sweet and savoury snacks from around the world
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Cha chaan teng - style restaurant with a menu inspired by Chinese and Western cuisines and the art and culture of xiqu
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Provide different kinds of Chinese tea for you to choose, including Da Hong Pao tea, Pu Erh Tea, White Tea, Red Tea, and different tea accessories
The Xiqu Centre offers the perfect environment to explore and learn about Chinese cultural heritage and the different regional forms of xiqu. Find out more about our high quality learning facilities and rich programme of educational activities below.
Our free 90-minute talks offer insight into a range of performance-related topics, from the history and traditions of Cantonese opera and other forms of xiqu, to dance and music. Talks feature informal sharings and live demonstrations are held after office hours and at weekends.
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Our workshops offer interactive experiences for art lovers of all ages and abilities. Join us and try your hand at a variety of performance-related crafts and skills, such as creating your own miniature Cantonese opera figures and headdresses.
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Our student matinees are designed to help secondary school-aged youngsters learn about Chinese culture and the art of xiqu in a fun and informative way. The matinee programme is available in live and online versions, both made possible with the support of The D. H. Chen Foundation.
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A world-class performance venue promoting Chinese traditional theatre, Cantonese opera and regional forms of xiqu.
Established with the goal of preserving, promoting and developing the heritage art of Chinese opera, the Xiqu Centre presents performances from Hong Kong, mainland China and around the world. Catering for seasoned fans and newcomers alike, we showcase award-winning troupes, master artists and emerging talent, and offer large-scale classic dramas, rare regional productions and experimental contemporary creations. The Xiqu Centre also presents a specially-curated introduction to Cantonese opera, Tea House Theatre Experience – performed by our resident troupe of emerging local artists the Tea House Rising Stars Troupe – as well as film screenings, music performances and a range of related educational activities.
The open public atrium provides a stage for free concerts and exhibitions and a cool, calm space to relax and escape the heat of the sun. You can also enjoy gourmet food and drinks at a selection of restaurants and cafes, and browse xiqu-related items in our gift shop.
Located on the eastern side of the West Kowloon Cultural District, the Xiqu Centre is easy to access. Its state of the art facilities include the large Grand Theatre, the intimate Tea House Theatre, four professional rehearsal rooms and a lecture hall.
The Xiqu Centre’s striking design, created by Revery Architecture (formerly Bing Thom Architects) and Ronald Lu & Partners, blends elements of traditional and contemporary Chinese architecture to reflect the evolving nature of the art of Chinese opera.
Designed to meet recognised sustainability standards and reduce energy consumption, the Xiqu Centre was awarded a Gold rating by Hong Kong’s internationally recognised Building Environmental Assessment Method (BEAM) in 2019.
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Revery Architecture (formerly Bing Thom Architects) and Ronald Lu & Partners
There are very few contemporary examples of purpose-built venue for xiqu anywhere in the world. As such, the design requires in-depth study of the art form and its practices. This is compounded with the added challenge of having to respond to an evolving artform that is both historic and contemporary in equal measure.
In order to find the ideal design and consultancy team for the Xiqu Centre, we launched a ten-month long competition in March 2012. Over fifty practices from around the world expressed interest. In December 2012, a joint venture by leading Canadian architecture Revery Architecture (formerly Bing Thom Architects) and Hong Kong award-winning architect Ronald Lu & Partners was selected from a shortlist of five consortiums to design this landmark venue.
Revery Architecture (formerly Bing Thom Architects) and Ronald Lu & Partners’ design answered what we were looking for – the essence of xiqu embodied in a building. It successfully blends theatre, arts education and public space together and the design reflects four core design principles integral to the art form and Chinese culture:
Our performing arts programmes are collaborative efforts. If you or your organisation have specialist professional knowledge and would like to partner with us on original artistic and programme-related ideas, we invite you to get in touch. Simply email an outline of your proposal and related experience to [email protected].
There is no fixed format for proposals, and all submissions are considered equally. Thank you for your support.
The mission of the Xiqu Centre is to preserve, promote and develop the art of Chinese traditional theatre, to nurture the local form of Cantonese opera and to promote other forms of xiqu
The Xiqu Centre at West Kowloon invites you to a new world of Chinese traditional theatre
The Xiqu Centre is located on the eastern edge of the West Kowloon Cultural District, at the junction of Canton Road and Austin Road.
Opening Hours:
10:00am–10:30pm
Address:
88 Austin Road West, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon (near China Hong Kong City)
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In line with the Government’s disease prevention and control measures, and to ensure the safety of the public, audiences and staff members, West Kowloon Cultural District has enhanced hygiene measures with the following special arrangements implemented at all performing arts venues