Hong Kong Dance Company and Helen Lai: HerStory｜15–17.12.2023

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Fri, 15/12/2023 - 19:45 - Sun, 17/12/2023 - 15:00

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The award-winning final work in Helen Lai’s Women’s Trilogy – a powerful depiction of female identity and women’s role in history, literature and dance

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A choreographic exploration of esoteric stories by and about women

First staged in 2007, HerStory is an award-winning original work by internationally renowned Hong Kong choreographer Helen Lai, and the final piece in Lai’s "Women's Trilogy" series.

HerStory takes inspiration from Nüshu, the ancient written language developed and used exclusively by women in rural areas of Hunan province, as well as the contemporary prose of Xi Xi and Wong Bik-wan, two women authors from Hong Kong. Drawing on personal and collective memories, it explores women’s role in history and literature through a blend of Chinese and western practices of dance, music and imagery, and presents a powerful depiction of female identity.

This important and groundbreaking work was recognised with awards for choreography and performance at the 2008 Hong Kong Dance Awards.

“A powerful dance about modern women searching for their own identities” – China Daily

“The use of fans and red handkerchiefs add a fascinating visual dimension to the scene.” – South China Morning Post

This programme is co-presented by WestK and the Hong Kong Dance Company.

Artistic Team:
Artistic Coordinator: Yang Yuntao
Choreographer: Helen Lai
Set Designer and Image Consultant: Charfi Hung
Lighting Designer: Yeung Tsz-yan
Sound Designer: Liang Tin-ning

Co-presented by:

The West Kowloon Cultural District

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HK$190
Concessions for senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and a companion, CSSA recipients, wheelchair users and a companion and full-time students. Ticket holders must present proof of eligibility on admission. Concessions are available on a first come, first served basis.

Discounts (available at art-mate only)

Friends of Hong Kong Dance Company Prestige Members are eligible for a 20% discount, while Classic Members are eligible for a 10% discount. Discounts apply to standard tickets purchase and cannot be used in conjunction with other promotions. Available on a first come, first served basis. Ticket holders must present proof of eligibility on admission.

Package Discounts (available at art-mate only)

15% discount on single-transaction purchases for two or more standard tickets per programme for both Convergence and HerStory. The discount cannot be used in conjunction with other promotions and is available on a first come, first served basis.

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Suitable for ages 6 and above.

Remarks

Latecomers will only be admitted at a suitable break or may not be admitted.
The organiser reserves the right to make changes to the programme without prior notice.

Enquiries

Ticketing Enquiries:
Hong Kong Dance Company (852) 3103 1888, hkdance@hkdance.com

Programme Enquiries:
Hong Kong Dance Company (852) 3103 1888, hkdance@hkdance.com
West Kowloon Cultural District (852) 2200 0742, yvonne.ws.yau@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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