Magic Tea House 2.0 – Dreams of the Future

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Xiqu Centre

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Fri, 09/06/2023 - 19:30 - Sat, 06/01/2024 - 15:45

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A fantasy journey through the history and future of Cantonese opera

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Programme Cancellation and Refund Arrangements

Due to inclement weather conditions, Friends of Hong Kong Association Presents: Magic Tea House 2.0 – Dreams of the Future scheduled for 8 October, 2:30pm at Tea House Theatre, Xiqu Centre, has been cancelled. We will offer a full refund to all ticket holders. For more information please see our Ticketing Arrangements page. For ticketing enquiries, please call (852) 2200 0022 (10:00am-9:00pm daily), or email us at ticketinfo@wkcda.hk.

A fantasy journey through the history and future of Cantonese opera

From June 2023, the new season of the Tea House Theatre’s regular original programme offers a new look at Cantonese opera and traditional Chinese music through an innovative framed story presentation.

The 90-minute performance follows the thoughts of a Cantonese opera actor, who travels through time and reimagines the future of his craft in a fast-changing, digitised world. The tale illustrates the richness and diversity of the art form through a highlight selection of familiar songs and instrumental music pieces, with Cantonese opera excerpts written by legendary librettist Tong Tik-sang and a new piece by acclaimed local actor-playwright Keith Lai.

Staged in the traditional setting of the Tea House Theatre and enhanced with state-of-the-art audio and visual technology, Magic Tea House 2.0 – Dreams of the Future is performed by our talented Tea House Rising Stars Troupe and directed by veteran icon of stage and screen Law Ka-ying and Naomi Chung.

Join us for a fun and engaging introduction to an age-old heritage art – perfect for the whole family and audiences of all backgrounds.

Artistic Team:
Artistic Curator and Director: Law Ka-ying
Producer, Playwright and Director: Naomi Chung^*
Performers: Tea House Rising Stars Troupe

^*Staff of West Kowloon Cultural District

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Concessions

Half price for senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and a companion, Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients, and full-time students. Ticket holders must present proof of eligibility on admission. Concessions are available on a first come, first served basis.

Concessions apply for $330 and $288 tickets

Age Limit

Children under the age of 6 will not be admitted.

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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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Friday and Saturday
7:30pm

Saturday and Sunday
2:30pm

*All audience members receive a complimentary drink from Daily Tea Time by Don’t Yell at Me to enjoy during the show.

Venue

Tea House Theatre, Xiqu Centre

Event Languages

Performed in Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles

Tickets

$330 (Balcony) / $288 (Stalls)

Family Package#:
$750 (2 standard tickets + 2 concession tickets, Stalls seating)
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(All prices are listed in Hong Kong dollars.)

Tickets available from 16 May 2023 (Tuesday) at 10:00am.

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A Cantonese opera actor from the 1950s finds herself transported one hundred years forward in time. Amazed by the technological world she sees around her, she contemplates the future of her traditional craft.

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November 2023

3 November 2023 (Friday) 7:30pm

Programme Type	Programme	Actor
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	"Matching of the Embroidered Shoes" from The Case of the Headless Body	Christie To Wing-sum Chan Hei-yu
Paiziqu-Wind and Percussion Sung Piece	Excerpts from A Celestial Princess Presents Her son	Wong Ho-yau Chan Hei-yu
Music Ensemble Performance
Nanyin	Butterfly on the Lonely Grave (Excerpt)	King Fa-lui
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	Apprehending an Outlaw	Wong Ho-yau Xiaoyu

4 November 2023 (Saturday) 2:30pm

Programme Type	Programme	Actor
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	"Matching of the Embroidered Shoes" from The Case of the Headless Body	Alan Tam Wing-lun Man Shuet-kau
Paiziqu-Wind and Percussion Sung Piece	Excerpts from A Celestial Princess Presents Her son	Alan Tam Wing-lun Man Shuet-kau
Music Ensemble Performance
Nanyin	An Imperial Lament by Night (Expert)	Wong Ho-yau
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	Apprehending an Outlaw	Alan Tam Wing-lun Xiaoyu

4 November 2023 (Saturday) 7:30pm

Programme Type	Programme	Actor
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	"Matching of the Embroidered Shoes" from The Case of the Headless Body	Christie To Wing-sum King Fa-lui
Paiziqu-Wind and Percussion Sung Piece	Excerpts from A Celestial Princess Presents Her son	Wong Ho-yau King Fa-lui
Music Ensemble Performance
Nanyin	An Imperial Lament by Night (Expert)	Christie To Wing-sum
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	Apprehending an Outlaw	Wong Ho-yau Xiaoyu

5 November 2023 (Sunday) 2:30pm

Programme Type	Programme	Actor
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	"Matching of the Embroidered Shoes" from The Case of the Headless Body	Christie To Wing-sum Chan Hei-yu
Paiziqu-Wind and Percussion Sung Piece	Excerpts from A Celestial Princess Presents Her son	Wong Ho-yau Chan Hei-yu
Music Ensemble Performance
Nanyin	Butterfly on the Lonely Grave (Excerpt)	King Fa-lui
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	Apprehending an Outlaw	Wong Ho-yau Xiaoyu

10 November 2023 (Friday) 7:30pm

Programme Type	Programme	Actor
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	"Matching of the Embroidered Shoes" from The Case of the Headless Body	Wong Ho-yau Man Shuet-kau
Paiziqu-Wind and Percussion Sung Piece	Excerpts from A Celestial Princess Presents Her son	Alan Tam Wing-lun Man Shuet-kau
Music Ensemble Performance
Nanyin	Butterfly on the Lonely Grave (Excerpt)	Xiaoyu
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	Apprehending an Outlaw	Alan Tam Wing-lun Chan Hei-yu

11 November 2023 (Saturday) 2:30pm

Programme Type	Programme	Actor
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	"Matching of the Embroidered Shoes" from The Case of the Headless Body	Alan Tam Wing-lun Chan Hei-yu
Paiziqu-Wind and Percussion Sung Piece	Excerpts from A Celestial Princess Presents Her son	Mo Huamin Chan Hei-yu
Music Ensemble Performance
Nanyin	An Imperial Lament by Night (Expert)	Wong Ho-yau
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	Apprehending an Outlaw	Mo Huamin Chan Hei-yu

11 November 2023 (Saturday) 7:30pm

Programme Type	Programme	Actor
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	"Matching of the Embroidered Shoes" from The Case of the Headless Body	Alan Tam Wing-lun Man Shuet-kau
Paiziqu-Wind and Percussion Sung Piece	Excerpts from A Celestial Princess Presents Her son	Mo Huamin Man Shuet-kau
Music Ensemble Performance
Nanyin	An Imperial Lament by Night (Expert)	Alan Tam Wing-lun
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	Apprehending an Outlaw	Mo Huamin Chan Hei-yu

12 November 2023 (Sunday) 2:30pm

Programme Type	Programme	Actor
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	"Matching of the Embroidered Shoes" from The Case of the Headless Body	Alan Tam Wing-lun Man Shuet-kau
Paiziqu-Wind and Percussion Sung Piece	Excerpts from A Celestial Princess Presents Her son	Wong Ho-yau Man Shuet-kau
Music Ensemble Performance
Nanyin	An Imperial Lament by Night (Expert)	Alan Tam Wing-lun
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	Apprehending an Outlaw	Wong Ho-yau Chan Hei-yu

17 November 2023 (Friday) 7:30pm

Programme Type	Programme	Actor
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	"Matching of the Embroidered Shoes" from The Case of the Headless Body	Vong Seng-pan Chan Kei-ting
Paiziqu-Wind and Percussion Sung Piece	Excerpts from A Celestial Princess Presents Her son	Mo Huamin Chan Kei-ting
Music Ensemble Performance
Nanyin	Butterfly on the Lonely Grave (Excerpt)	Xiaoyu
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	Apprehending an Outlaw	Mo Huamin Chan Hei-yu

18 November 2023 (Saturday) 2:30pm

Programme Type	Programme	Actor
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	"Matching of the Embroidered Shoes" from The Case of the Headless Body	Alan Tam Wing-lun Man Shuet-kau
Paiziqu-Wind and Percussion Sung Piece	Excerpts from A Celestial Princess Presents Her son	Mo Huamin Man Shuet-kau
Music Ensemble Performance
Nanyin	Butterfly on the Lonely Grave (Excerpt)	Chan Hei-yu
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	Apprehending an Outlaw	Mo Huamin Chan Kei-ting

18 November 2023 (Saturday) 7:30pm

Programme Type	Programme	Actor
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	"Matching of the Embroidered Shoes" from The Case of the Headless Body	Vong Seng-pan Man Shuet-kau
Paiziqu-Wind and Percussion Sung Piece	Excerpts from A Celestial Princess Presents Her son	Mo Huamin Man Shuet-kau
Music Ensemble Performance
Nanyin	Butterfly on the Lonely Grave (Excerpt)	Chan Hei-yu
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	Apprehending an Outlaw	Mo Huamin Chan Kei-ting

19 November 2023 (Sunday) 2:30pm

Programme Type	Programme	Actor
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	"Matching of the Embroidered Shoes" from The Case of the Headless Body	Vong Seng-pan Man Shuet-kau
Paiziqu-Wind and Percussion Sung Piece	Excerpts from A Celestial Princess Presents Her son	Mo Huamin Man Shuet-kau
Music Ensemble Performance
Nanyin	Butterfly on the Lonely Grave (Excerpt)	Chan Hei-yu
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	Apprehending an Outlaw	Mo Huamin Chan Kei-ting

24 November 2023 (Friday) 7:30pm

Programme Type	Programme	Actor
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	"Matching of the Embroidered Shoes" from The Case of the Headless Body	Alan Tam Wing-lun Chan Hei-yu
Paiziqu-Wind and Percussion Sung Piece	Excerpts from A Celestial Princess Presents Her son	Mo Huamin Chan Hei-yu
Music Ensemble Performance
Nanyin	An Imperial Lament by Night (Expert)	Wong Ho-yau
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	Apprehending an Outlaw	Mo Huamin Chan Kei-ting

25 November 2023 (Saturday) 2:30pm

Programme Type	Programme	Actor
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	"Matching of the Embroidered Shoes" from The Case of the Headless Body	Wong Ho-yau Chan Kei-ting
Paiziqu-Wind and Percussion Sung Piece	Excerpts from A Celestial Princess Presents Her son	Mo Huamin Chan Kei-ting
Music Ensemble Performance
Nanyin	Butterfly on the Lonely Grave (Excerpt)	King Fa-lui
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	Apprehending an Outlaw	Mo Huamin Xiaoyu

25 November 2023 (Saturday) 7:30pm

Programme Type	Programme	Actor
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	"Matching of the Embroidered Shoes" from The Case of the Headless Body	Wong Ho-yau Chan Kei-ting
Paiziqu-Wind and Percussion Sung Piece	Excerpts from A Celestial Princess Presents Her son	Mo Huamin Chan Kei-ting
Music Ensemble Performance
Nanyin	An Imperial Lament by Night (Expert)	Vong Seng-pan
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	Apprehending an Outlaw	Mo Huamin Xiaoyu

26 November 2023 (Sunday) 2:30pm

Programme Type	Programme	Actor
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	"Matching of the Embroidered Shoes" from The Case of the Headless Body	Wong Ho-yau Chan Kei-ting
Paiziqu-Wind and Percussion Sung Piece	Excerpts from A Celestial Princess Presents Her son	Wong Ho-yau Chan Kei-ting
Music Ensemble Performance
Nanyin	Butterfly on the Lonely Grave (Excerpt)	Xiaoyu
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	Apprehending an Outlaw	Mo Huamin Chan Kei-ting

December 2023

1 December 2023 (Friday) 7:30pm

Programme Type	Programme	Actor
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	"Matching of the Embroidered Shoes" from The Case of the Headless Body	Wong Ho-yau Man Shuet-kau
Paiziqu-Wind and Percussion Sung Piece	Excerpts from A Celestial Princess Presents Her son	Mo Huamin Man Shuet-kau
Music Ensemble Performance
Nanyin	An Imperial Lament by Night (Expert)	Wong Ho-yau
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	Apprehending an Outlaw	Mo Huamin Xiaoyu

2 December 2023 (Saturday) 2:30pm

Programme Type	Programme	Actor
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	"Matching of the Embroidered Shoes" from The Case of the Headless Body	Christie To Wing-sum Man Shuet-kau
Paiziqu-Wind and Percussion Sung Piece	Excerpts from A Celestial Princess Presents Her son	Mo Huamin Man Shuet-kau
Music Ensemble Performance
Nanyin	An Imperial Lament by Night (Expert)	Wong Ho-yau
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	Apprehending an Outlaw	Mo Huamin Xiaoyu

2 December 2023 (Saturday) 7:30pm

Programme Type	Programme	Actor
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	"Matching of the Embroidered Shoes" from The Case of the Headless Body	Christie To Wing-sum Man Shuet-kau
Paiziqu-Wind and Percussion Sung Piece	Excerpts from A Celestial Princess Presents Her son	Wong Ho-yau Man Shuet-kau
Music Ensemble Performance
Nanyin	An Imperial Lament by Night (Expert)	Christie To Wing-sum
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	Apprehending an Outlaw	Wong Ho-yau Xiaoyu

3 December 2023 (Sunday) 2:30pm

Programme Type	Programme	Actor
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	"Matching of the Embroidered Shoes" from The Case of the Headless Body	Christie To Wing-sum Man Shuet-kau
Paiziqu-Wind and Percussion Sung Piece	Excerpts from A Celestial Princess Presents Her son	Wong Ho-yau Man Shuet-kau
Music Ensemble Performance
Nanyin	An Imperial Lament by Night (Expert)	Christie To Wing-sum
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	Apprehending an Outlaw	Wong Ho-yau Xiaoyu

8 December 2023 (Friday) 7:30pm

Programme Type	Programme	Actor
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	"Matching of the Embroidered Shoes" from The Case of the Headless Body	Alan Tam Wing-lun Chan Kei-ting
Paiziqu-Wind and Percussion Sung Piece	Excerpts from A Celestial Princess Presents Her son	Mo Huamin Chan Kei-ting
Music Ensemble Performance
Nanyin	An Imperial Lament by Night (Expert)	Vong Seng-pan
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	Apprehending an Outlaw	Mo Huamin Xiaoyu

9 December 2023 (Saturday) 2:30pm

Programme Type	Programme	Actor
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	"Matching of the Embroidered Shoes" from The Case of the Headless Body	Alan Tam Wing-lun Chan Hei-yu
Paiziqu-Wind and Percussion Sung Piece	Excerpts from A Celestial Princess Presents Her son	Mo Huamin Chan Hei-yu
Music Ensemble Performance
Nanyin	An Imperial Lament by Night (Expert)	Vong Seng-pan
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	Apprehending an Outlaw	Mo Huamin Chan Kei-ting

9 December 2023 (Saturday) 7:30pm

Programme Type	Programme	Actor
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	"Matching of the Embroidered Shoes" from The Case of the Headless Body	Alan Tam Wing-lun Chan Hei-yu
Paiziqu-Wind and Percussion Sung Piece	Excerpts from A Celestial Princess Presents Her son	Mo Huamin Chan Hei-yu
Music Ensemble Performance
Nanyin	An Imperial Lament by Night (Expert)	Vong Seng-pan
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	Apprehending an Outlaw	Mo Huamin Chan Kei-ting

10 December 2023 (Sunday) 2:30pm

Programme Type	Programme	Actor
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	"Matching of the Embroidered Shoes" from The Case of the Headless Body	Alan Tam Wing-lun Chan Hei-yu
Paiziqu-Wind and Percussion Sung Piece	Excerpts from A Celestial Princess Presents Her son	Mo Huamin Chan Hei-yu
Music Ensemble Performance
Nanyin	An Imperial Lament by Night (Expert)	Vong Seng-pan
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	Apprehending an Outlaw	Mo Huamin Chan Kei-ting

15 December 2023 (Friday) 7:30pm

Programme Type	Programme	Actor
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	"Matching of the Embroidered Shoes" from The Case of the Headless Body	Wong Ho-yau Man Shuet-kau
Paiziqu-Wind and Percussion Sung Piece	Excerpts from A Celestial Princess Presents Her son	Christie To Wing-sum Man Shuet-kau
Music Ensemble Performance
Nanyin	Butterfly on the Lonely Grave (Excerpt)	Chan Hei-yu
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	Apprehending an Outlaw	Christie To Wing-sum Chan Kei-ting

17 December 2023 (Sunday) 2:30pm

Programme Type	Programme	Actor
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	"Matching of the Embroidered Shoes" from The Case of the Headless Body	Alan Tam Wing-lun Chan Hei-yu
Paiziqu-Wind and Percussion Sung Piece	Excerpts from A Celestial Princess Presents Her son	Mo Huamin Chan Hei-yu
Music Ensemble Performance
Nanyin	Butterfly on the Lonely Grave (Excerpt)	King Fa-lui
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	Apprehending an Outlaw	Mo Huamin Chan Kei-ting

23 December 2023 (Saturday) 2:30pm

Programme Type	Programme	Actor
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	"Matching of the Embroidered Shoes" from The Case of the Headless Body	Wong Ho-yau Chan Kei-ting
Paiziqu-Wind and Percussion Sung Piece	Excerpts from A Celestial Princess Presents Her son	Mo Huamin Chan Kei-ting
Music Ensemble Performance
Nanyin	Butterfly on the Lonely Grave (Excerpt)	Xiaoyu
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	Apprehending an Outlaw	Mo Huamin Chan Hei-yu

23 December 2023 (Saturday) 7:30pm

Programme Type	Programme	Actor
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	"Matching of the Embroidered Shoes" from The Case of the Headless Body	Wong Ho-yau Chan Hei-yu
Paiziqu-Wind and Percussion Sung Piece	Excerpts from A Celestial Princess Presents Her son	Mo Huamin Chan Hei-yu
Music Ensemble Performance
Nanyin	Butterfly on the Lonely Grave (Excerpt)	Xiaoyu
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	Apprehending an Outlaw	Mo Huamin Chan Kei-ting

24 December 2023 (Sunday) 2:30pm

Programme Type	Programme	Actor
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	"Matching of the Embroidered Shoes" from The Case of the Headless Body	Wong Ho-yau Man Shuet-kau
Paiziqu-Wind and Percussion Sung Piece	Excerpts from A Celestial Princess Presents Her son	Mo Huamin Man Shuet-kau
Music Ensemble Performance
Nanyin	Butterfly on the Lonely Grave (Excerpt)	Chan Hei-yu
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	Apprehending an Outlaw	Mo Huamin Chan Kei-ting

29 December 2023 (Friday) 7:30pm

Programme Type	Programme	Actor
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	"Matching of the Embroidered Shoes" from The Case of the Headless Body	Wong Ho-yau Man Shuet-kau
Paiziqu-Wind and Percussion Sung Piece	Excerpts from A Celestial Princess Presents Her son	Alan Tam Wing-lun Man Shuet-kau
Music Ensemble Performance
Nanyin	Butterfly on the Lonely Grave (Excerpt)	Chan Hei-yu
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	Apprehending an Outlaw	Alan Tam Wing-lun Chan Kei-ting

30 December 2023 (Saturday) 2:30pm

Programme Type	Programme	Actor
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	"Matching of the Embroidered Shoes" from The Case of the Headless Body	Wong Ho-yau Man Shuet-kau
Paiziqu-Wind and Percussion Sung Piece	Excerpts from A Celestial Princess Presents Her son	Mo Huamin Man Shuet-kau
Music Ensemble Performance
Nanyin	Butterfly on the Lonely Grave (Excerpt)	Xiaoyu
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	Apprehending an Outlaw	Mo Huamin Chan Hei-yu

30 December 2023 (Saturday) 7:30pm

Programme Type	Programme	Actor
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	"Matching of the Embroidered Shoes" from The Case of the Headless Body	Wong Ho-yau Man Shuet-kau
Paiziqu-Wind and Percussion Sung Piece	Excerpts from A Celestial Princess Presents Her son	Alan Tam Wing-lun Man Shuet-kau
Music Ensemble Performance
Nanyin	Butterfly on the Lonely Grave (Excerpt)	Xiaoyu
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	Apprehending an Outlaw	Alan Tam Wing-lun Chan Hei-yu

31 December 2023 (Sunday) 2:30pm

Programme Type	Programme	Actor
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	"Matching of the Embroidered Shoes" from The Case of the Headless Body	Wong Ho-yau Man Shuet-kau
Paiziqu-Wind and Percussion Sung Piece	Excerpts from A Celestial Princess Presents Her son	Alan Tam Wing-lun Man Shuet-kau
Music Ensemble Performance
Nanyin	Butterfly on the Lonely Grave (Excerpt)	Xiaoyu
Cantonese Opera Excerpt Performance	Apprehending an Outlaw	Alan Tam Wing-lun Chan Hei-yu

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