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The Xiqu Centre’s second experimental Cantonese opera production combines traditional and new set pieces, digital backdrops and other modern theatre technology to illustrate the preservation and innovation of Cantonese opera in the modern era.
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
- “Best Play (Contemporary Small Theatre–Xiqu category)” by Beijing New Arts and Culture Outstanding Theatre Showcase Series 2019
- “Best Performer (Contemporary Small Theatre–Xiqu category)” (Keith Lai) by Beijing New Arts and Culture Outstanding Theatre Showcase Series 2019
- “Honorary Credential Award” by Xiqu Opera Black Box Festival (Beijing) 2019
“A powerful performance, and a well-deserved Best Actor win for Keith Lai.”
── Pak Yiu-charn, Hong Kong theatre artist
“A clever blend of tradition and technology…Needless to say the actors’ hard work in portraying the characters.”
── Ms Ng Mei-ying, Cantonese opera veteran
Title Sponsor:
Collaborating Partner:
Artistic and Production Team:
Producer / Director: 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
Video Designer: Dan Fong
Assistant Producer: Peter Lee*
Production Managers: Fung Chi*, Cherry Kwan*
Producer’s Assistants: Sam Ko*, Eunis Chan*
Cast:
Keith Lai as Yang Jiye/Yang Zongbao
Janet Wong as Yang Qiniang (Du Jiner)
Ng Lap-hei as Yang Wenguang
Shum Pak-chuen as Yang Hong/Wang Wen
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
*Staff of West Kowloon Cultural District