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PAC01 | Cantonese Opera Excerpts – School Performances by Hong Kong Performing Stage of Cantonese Opera (In Cantonese) (Completed)parent


Hong Kong Performing Stage of Cantonese Opera is the Venue Partner of the Yuen Long Theatre. The Company is dedicated to advocate and promote Cantonese opera culture.  By converging enthusiasts of Cantonese opera delving into this art form, it aims at bringing a splendid array of Cantonese opera productions to the audience.

The programme is specially designed for primary and junior secondary students. The programme will cover a brief introduction to the origins and development of Cantonese opera, the artistic characteristics of Cantonese opera like “singing, acting, speech delivery and acrobatics” and the symbolic and formulaic performance style etc. Props, costumes and makeup of Cantonese opera will also be showcased. With the provision of guided appreciations as well as demonstration performances, the programme aims at inspiring students’ interest and enhancing their knowledge in appreciating Cantonese opera. Audio description services will be provided, if required, to enable the visually impaired students experience the arts of Cantonese opera and enrich their knowledge on the traditional Chinese culture.


Date
18.10.2021 (Mon)
19.10.2021 (Tue)
Venue
Auditorium, Yuen Long Theatre
Time
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Target
P.1 - P.6 students(18/10)
P.1 - S.3 students(19/10)
Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Capacity per performance
900

If audio description service is required, please indicate on the application form for arrangement.

The programme is offered by the Venue Partner of the Yuen Long Theatre in support of "2021/22 School Culture Day Scheme".