Principal artists Yu Kuizhi and Li Shengsu will lead an ensemble of outstanding Peking Opera performers in presenting three Peking Opera masterpieces. A new historical Peking Opera Cession for Consolidation of the Song Regime portrays how the King of Wuyue submits his territory to the Song dynasty for the greater welfare of his people. The impressive cast will also perform the classic tales from Romance of the Three Kingdoms, showcasing the enduring beauty of the vocal style. The widely beloved classic The Legend of the White Snake masterfully balances singing and acting as well as civil and martial elements, making for a captivating experience for the audience.20/6 (FRI) 7:30pmA New Historical Peking Opera – Cession for Consolidation of the Song Regime21/6 (SAT) 7:30pmA Meeting of Heroes, Invoking the East Wind and The Huarong Pass22/6 (SUN) 7:30pmThe Legend of the White SnakeMain Cast : Yu Kuizhi, Li Shengsu, Wang Yue, Du Zhe, Ma Xiangfei, Hu Bin, Wang Jue, Guo Zhufeng, Zhu Hong, Dai Zhongyu, et al.Programme of HKICH Month19/6 (THU) 7:30pmMeet-the-Artists: The Legacy and Development of Peking OperaSpeakers: Yu Kuizhi, Li ShengsuModerator: Hu GuangmingAC2, Level 4, Administration Building, Hong Kong Cultural CentreIn Putonghua and CantoneseFree admission. Limited seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. Online registration is required, please refer to Cultural Presentations Section website.21/6 (SAT) 3:30pmBackstage TourBackstage, Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural CentreIn Putonghua with Cantonese interpretationFree admission. Limited seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. Online registration is required, please refer to Cultural Presentations Section website.22/6 (SUN) 3:30pmDemonstration Performance of Peking OperaExtracts ofChasing the Boat on the Autumn RiverPerformers: Zhang Xinxin, Wang XuesongFoyer, Hong Kong Cultural CentreFree Admission

Performers: Warren Mok, Wang Bingbing, Cally Kwong Mei-yun, Felix Lam Chi-lok, Chantel Yiu Cheuk-faye, Tang Yuen-ha, Cheung Ming-man, Leung Ka-lok, Ricky Yeung Wai-kit, Cheng Wai, Alex Tam, Mak Ka-lok, Chan Wing-wah, Mui Kwong-chiu, Cheung Ka-shing, Law Kar-ying, Global Symphony Orchestra, Opera Hong Kong Chorus, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Students’ Union Choir, Harmonic Singers

Band culture has always been an integral part of Hong Kong’s pop culture. This year, renowned and award-winning producer Carl Wong is re-invited as the curator and music director, to curate two concerts at Ko Shan Theatre featuring bands from various decades, showcasing popular band hits.While Ko Shan Theatre is often associated with Chinese Opera, it was a place of pilgrimage for bands between the 80s to 90s. The semi-open stage design holds the cherished memories of generations. Apart from local bands, numerous well-known overseas bands also performed here, including Rock, Electronic Music, Punk, etc., contributing to the vibrant pop music scene. For the upcoming concerts, Carl will collaborate with bands with diverse backgrounds and styles, hoping to celebrate traditions and to encourage innovation, letting music lovers to immerse into the igniting music. With Ko Shan Theatre as a symbol, the concerts will re-introduce audiences to the history and culture of Hong Kong band music.Performers : 20/6Jason KuiThe HertzMr.21/6NiLiuInstinct of Sight Carl Wong x Jun Kung and Friends

The concert combines a diverse range of music genres including classical music, tango music, jazz, spirituals, French chanson and film scores. Programme includes works by Fauré (Arr. Wilhelm Kaiser-Lindemann), Piazzolla (Arr. José Carli) and Gershwin (Arr. Michael Zigutkin), etc.

Yoga Wisdom for All IATC(HK) Critics Award 2023 – Award of Scenography of the Year, Nomination of Director of the Year After a breathtaking premiere with a full house in 2023, this apotheosis of theatre will be re-staged in 2025! Hailed as “one of the most thought-provoking stage performances of the summer of 2023”, Bhagavad Gitacomes back in June this year! Bhagavad Gita, which originated from Indian epic Mahabharata, is a story of how two camps of cousins went to war over the kingdom. At the eve of war, Lord Krishna revealed the wisdom of the three paths of Indian Yoga to warrior Arjuna: Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, and Bhakti Yoga; by fulfilling their “Dharma” without selfish motives, everyone can be liberated from the wheel of samsara and granted the state of moksha. Their dialogue is the Bhagavad Gita. “Bhagavad” refers to “The Venerable”; “Gita” refers to “Chant”. Today, the scourge of war continues to ravage humanity, and we also face the relentless onslaught of artificial intelligence. In these turbulent times, the Bhagavad Gita may hold the answers to humanity's most pressing questions: What is existence? How can we find our roles and values in life?Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual journey filled with visual and auditory imagery. Director Tang Shu-wing presents the ultimate theatrical aesthetics in the Bhagavad Gita - storytelling, acting, singing, physical movement, dance, music, and visuals, along with the iconic open-close pool and inverted tree, leading the audience into the vast world of the Indian epic while also reflecting on the current situation of today’s era. In this re-performance, the renowned actress Mandy Wong reprises the lead role, joined by the acclaimed singer-songwriter and actor Endy Chow as narrators, working with a dynamic ensemble of performers to bring this epic masterpiece back to the stage. “It was like joining a guided meditation.” ——Theatre Critic, Bernice Chan “The cast otherwise excel in interpreting abstract ideas through dance and physical movement.” ——South China Morning Post “The stage design is an astonishing symbol…it reveals the core spirit of storytelling under the tree.” ——Hong Kong Economic Journal “If the goal was to spur the audience into “raising questions about the spiritual paths” available to us, Tang seems to have made it.” ——China Daily Director/Adaptation: Tang Shu-wingAdaptation/Script Editor: Jim HuiCast: Mandy Wong, Endy Chow, Lau Ting-kwan, Kingsan Lo, Peggy Chow, Jasmine Lam, Carmen Yu, Elvin CheungAssistant Director: Rocky WongStage Designer: Vanessa SuenLighting Designer: Yeung Tsz-yanMusic Composer: Lam Kwan-fai Sound Designer: Anthony YeungCostume Designer: Jade LeungVideo Designer: Henky ChanBharatanatyam Choreographer: Sandhya GopalProduction Manager: Lawrence LeeProducer: Effie Wong

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In Yue Opera, the handsome xiaosheng (young male role) played by female actors can be akin to the well-loved male idols of popular television series. Among the veterans, Wu Fenghua, two-time winner of the China Theatre Plum Blossom Award, is an exemplary figure commanding both talent and skills. The Peacock Flies Southeas, dubbed the ‘Chinese Romeo and Juliet’, offers a touching reinterpretation of love and loss. The Aloeswood Fan is a delightful take on of the classic scholar-and-beauty genre. The finale, Mu Guiying Takes Command, combines crisp martial arts moves with graceful operatic vocals to showcase the refined artistry of Yue Opera.18/7 (Fri) 7:30pmThe Peacock Flies Southeast19/7 (Sat) 7:30pmThe Aloeswood Fan20/7 (Sun) 7:30pmMu Guiying Takes CommandMain Cast: Wu Fenghua, Wu Suying, Chen Fei, Yu WeipingExtension Activity17/7 (THU) 7:30pmXiaobaihua Yue Opera Troupe of ShaoxingMeet-the-Artists: Timeless Appeal: The Legacy and Evolution of Yue OperaSpeakers: Wu Fenghua, Wu Suying, Chen Fei, Yu WeipingModerator: Chan Chun-miuAC2, Level 4, Administration Building, Hong Kong Cultural CentreIn Putonghua and CantoneseFree admission. Limited seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. Online registration is required, please refer to Cultural Presentations Section website.

Classic Kunqu and Peking Opera, with their exciting dramas and fascinating aesthetics, have sustained through time and space to become cultural classics. The Jingkun Theatre, in collaboration with the Shandong Peking Opera Theatre and the Yantai Cultural and Arts Centre, has selected representative Peking Opera and Kunqu excerpts which cover a variety of performing styles. Besides appreciating the provocative interpretation of the shrewish You Sanjie, the heroic demeanour of Liu Jinding and the charming innocence of Chen Xiuying, audiences will be impressed by Mi Heng's uncompromised denouncement of Cao Cao and how Xu Shiying teams up with the heroes of Liangshan to capture Gao Deng. This operatic journey is a showcase of meticulously crafted characters performed with fascinating literary and martial arts skills!Main Cast: Tang Yuen-ha, Cai Zhengren (Special Guest),Li Chunyu, Sun Jialiang, Hu Yulong, Cheung Ching-manExtension Activity19/8 (TUE) 7:30pmClassics Revisited – Highlights of Peking Opera and KunquMeet-the-Artists: Pre-performance TalkSpeakers: Tang Yuen-ha, Geng Tianyuan, Cheung Ching-manAC2, Level 4, Administration Building, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

The string puppetry has a long tradition that dates back to the Qin and Han dynasties. It was introduced to Fujian in the south by the migrants coming from the Central Plains over seven centuries, between the Jin and the Tang periods. A unique feature of Quanzhou string puppet theatre is its ability to mimic all sorts of movements and expressions of real people, with skilful hands controlling around 16 to 40 strings suspending the puppets. Quanzhou string puppetry was included in the First National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of China in 2006, followed by its inscription on UNESCO’s Register of Good Safeguarding Practices of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2012. The group will be staging a selection of classic short plays that would showcase the exquisite artistry of this traditional puppetry form.Extension ActivitiesAncient Chinese Puppetry with Timeless Charm Backstage TourDate: 13 Sept 2025 (Sat) Time: 11amVenue: Theatre, Sai Wan Ho Civic CentreTicket Price: $100Recommended for ages 6 and above.In Putonghua with Cantonese interpretation.The backstage tour lasts for about 1 hour.

In Yue Opera, the handsome xiaosheng (young male role) played by female actors can be akin to the well-loved male idols of popular television series. Among the veterans, Wu Fenghua, two-time winner of the China Theatre Plum Blossom Award, is an exemplary figure commanding both talent and skills. The Peacock Flies Southeas, dubbed the ‘Chinese Romeo and Juliet’, offers a touching reinterpretation of love and loss. The Aloeswood Fan is a delightful take on of the classic scholar-and-beauty genre. The finale, Mu Guiying Takes Command, combines crisp martial arts moves with graceful operatic vocals to showcase the refined artistry of Yue Opera.18/7 (Fri) 7:30pmThe Peacock Flies Southeast19/7 (Sat) 7:30pmThe Aloeswood Fan20/7 (Sun) 7:30pmMu Guiying Takes CommandMain Cast: Wu Fenghua, Wu Suying, Chen Fei, Yu WeipingExtension Activity17/7 (THU) 7:30pmXiaobaihua Yue Opera Troupe of ShaoxingMeet-the-Artists: Timeless Appeal: The Legacy and Evolution of Yue OperaSpeakers: Wu Fenghua, Wu Suying, Chen Fei, Yu WeipingModerator: Chan Chun-miuAC2, Level 4, Administration Building, Hong Kong Cultural CentreIn Putonghua and CantoneseFree admission. Limited seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. Online registration is required, please refer to Cultural Presentations Section website.

9/7 (WED) 7:30pmInvoking the East Wind (1957)Starring: Changhua Xiao, Ma Lian Liang, Tan Fu Ying, Ye Sheng LanDirector: Cen FanColour / 95 minsNo subtitles30/7 (WED) 7:30pmA Meeting of Heroes (1957)Starring: Changhua Xiao, Ma Lian Liang, Tan Fu Ying, Ye Sheng Lan, Shengrong Qiu, Yuan ShihaiDirector: Cen FanColour / 87 minsLyrics and dialogue with Chinese subtitles6/8 (WED) 7:30pmThe Sworn Brothers’ Reunion at the Old City (1976) (1957)Starring: Shenglin Gao, Shihai Yuan, Shizhang LiDirector: Guoquan ZhengColour / 57 minsLyrics and dialogue with Chinese subtitles27/8 (WED) 7:30pmZhuge Liang Mourns Zhou Yu (1980)Starring: He Quanzhi, Shen Xiaomei, Chen JingDirector: Huaiai ChenColour / 104 minsLyrics and dialogue with Chinese subtitles3/9 (WED) 7:30pmThe Goddess of Luo River (1955)Starring: Mei Lanfang, Jiang MiaoxiangDirector: Wu ZuguangColour / 65 minsLyrics with Chinese subtitles10/9 (WED) 7:30pmThe Battle at Changbanpo (1976)Starring: Shihai Yuan, Jialin Li, Dalu YuColour / 87 minsLyrics with Chinese subtitlesSource and information provided by China Film Archive

Curated by renowned pianist Colleen Lee and watercolour artist Fu Man-yat, this cross-genre arts programme presents works of French composers Debussy, Saint-Saëns and Ravel. Lee, together with three vibrant musicians - Aaron Chan (violin), Letty Poon (cello) and Rhythmie Wong (piano) - will perform alongside Fu's paintings. The concert features interactions between painting and music, enabling the audience to experience the commonalities between the two art forms.

31/5 (SAT) 7:45pmZhou Yu Thrice Humiliated by Zhuge Liang (1956)Starring: Sun-Ma Sze-Tsang, Kim Fai Yam, Kwun-Lai Ng, Choi Zhen-chuDirector: Hok Sing WongB&W / 118 minsLyrics with Chinese subtitles14/6 (SAT) 7:45pmThe Beauty of the Warring States (1959)Starring: Ho Fei-fan, Lam Dan, Leung Sing-por, Mak Bing-wingDirector: Yeung Kung-leongB&W / 102 minsLyrics with Chinese subtitles12/7 (SAT) 7:45pmThe Goddess of Luo River (1957)Starring: Yim-Fen Fong, Kim Fai Yam, Mak Bing-Wing, Yat-On PoonDirector: Zhixiong LuoB&W / 108 minsLyrics with Chinese subtitles30/8 (SAT) 7:45pmLu Bu Rivals for Diao Chan (1956)Starring: Sun-Ma Sze-Tsang, Tang Pik-wan, Lau Hak Suen,Lung-Chu PakDirector: Gongliang YangB&W / 103 minsLyrics with Traditional Chinese subtitlesCourtesy of Hong Kong Film Archive

This concert will feature Ricky Yeung Wai-kit, the first dizi performance doctoral graduate in China, and Sha Jingshan, a well-known plucked instrument player from Guangzhou. The concert title, Cantonese Rhyme, Poetic Homeland, is derived from Yeung’s original composition supported by the China National Arts Fund 2024 Performing Arts Production Project. The programme includes a diverse selection of music, featuring original dizi and pipa pieces by Yeung and Sha, as well as new interpretations of Cantonese music and dizi classics. Renowned Hong Kong pianist Dr Timothy Kwok will provide the accompaniment.

Presented by Miranda Chin Dance CompanyFor details, please refer to the website of the presenter.

Artistic Director/ Conductor: Tan DunPerformers: Dunhuang Academy Ancient Music Consort, Candice Chung, Hasibagen, Yong Jiangfan

Trumpet: Erik TruffazBass: Marcello GiulianiKeys: Alexis AnérillesDrums: Raphaël Chassin