About the Programme

Enter the glamorous world of New York high society in the Roaring Twenties! Septime Webre's Asian premiere of The Great Gatsby tells an extraordinary tale of abundant wealth, stunning excess and dark obsession.  Based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's Great American Novel, this production overflows with extravagant dancing, decadent parties and steamy jazz music.  Thought-provoking and emotional, The Great Gatsby reflects on the clash between "old money" and "new money", the disintegration of social and moral values and the empty pursuit of pleasure.  Academy Award-winning designer Tim Yip (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) designs original sets and costumes.

About the Arts Group

One of Asia's premier ballet companies, Hong Kong Ballet (HKB) is internationally recognised as a vibrant arts institution that represents Hong Kong's unique character.  Established in 1979 and led by Artistic Director Septime Webre, HKB has a dynamic repertoire performed by nearly 50 dancers from all over the globe and award-winning education and community programmes.

The programme is offered by the arts group in support of the "New to the Theatre: School Culture Day Scheme 2023/24".