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    Xiqu Centre Original Production: Experimental Cantonese Opera “Farewell My Concubine” (New Adaptation)
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    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”
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    Blending traditional Cantonese opera techniques with contemporary stage and lighting design, this ground-breaking adaptation reimagines the last moments of a hero caught between reality and illusion.

     

    The Xiqu Centre’s first commissioned work has received rave reviews for performances in various cities in Asia.

     

    This programme is commissioned and produced by the Xiqu Centre, and presented as part of the Black Box Chinese Opera Festival 2023. The Black Box Chinese Opera Festival 2023 is presented by the Xiqu Centre, with the Yam Kim Fai and Pak Suet Sin Charitable Foundation as title sponsor.

     

    Awards:

    • “The 40 Most Influential Experimental Theatre in Contemporary China” by the 40th Anniversary of Experimental Theatre in China
    • “Honorary Credential Award” by Xiqu Opera Black Box Festival (Beijing) 2018, 2019
    • “2017 Best Experimental Xiqu” by China (Beijing) Performing Arts Expo 2018

     

    A level of artistry rarely seen in Hong Kong. Excellent plot, acting and singing.

    ── Man Lai-fung, Hong Kong Cantonese opera performer

     

    A quality production that dazzles your eyes, touches your heart and captures your imagination.

    ── Wu Tong, Deputy Director of the Chinese Theatre Literature Association (Beijing, China)

     

    Title Sponsor:

    Yam Kim Fai and Pak Suet Sin Charitable Foundation

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    Artistic and Production Team: 
    Producer: Naomi Chung*
    Playwrights / Directors / Music Arrangers: Keith Lai, Janet Wong
    Technical Director: Rae Wu*
    Set Designer: Wong Yat-kwan
    Lighting Designer: Leo Siu
    Sound Designer: Wan San-hong
    Costume Designer: Mandy Tam
    Headgear Designer: Ken Tsang
    Assistant Producer: Peter Lee*
    Production Managers: Fung Chi*, Cherry Kwan*
    Producer’s Assistants: Sam Ko*, Eunis Chan*

     

    Cast:
    Keith Lai as Xiang Yu
    Janet Wong as Yuji (Concubine Yu)
    Ng Lap-hei as Groom / Soldier

     

    Musicians:
    Ensemble Leader: Mao Yijun
    Percussion Ensemble Leader: Chan Ting-pong
    Musicians: (In alphabetical order): Chen Yifan, Ho Cheuk-chun, Lai Ka-wai, Leung Shuk-in, So Siu-fun, Wong Yuen-ling, Zhong Shi-ling

     

    Production Team of 2016 premiere:
    Lighting Designer: Allen Fung
    Sound Designer: Yuen Cheuk-wa
    Costume Designer: Mandy Tam

     

    *Staff of West Kowloon Cultural District

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    Package Discounts

    20% discount* for purchases of standard tickets for three or more Black Box Chinese Opera Festival 2023 stage performances, of which shall include The Chairs or Sister A Da in one transaction.
     

    *Discounts apply only to tickets bought through phone booking or in person at the Xiqu Centre or Freespace ticket office. Subject to availability. No other concessions apply for this programme.

    Age Limit

    Children under the age of 6 will not be admitted.

    Remarks

    The organiser reserves the right to make changes to the programme without prior notice.

    Enquiries

    Ticketing Enquiries:
    (852) 2200 0022, ticketinfo@wkcda.hk

    Adverse Weather Arrangements

    If a black rainstorm warning or a typhoon signal no. 8 or above is in force three hours before the start of the event, the event will be cancelled.

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    Date and time

    21 October 2023 (Saturday)
    7:30pm

    22 October 2023 (Sunday)
    3:00pm

    Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes without intermission

    Venue

    Studio 1, Xiqu Centre

    Event Languages
    Regional languages with Chinese and English surtitles
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    $280
    (All prices are listed in Hong Kong dollars.)

    Tickets available from 23 August 2023 (Wednesday) at 10:00am.
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