Events Calendar

Paul Taylor – 100% in English
Paul makes fun of the French and they love it. Or they tell him to go back to England! After 3 sell-out bilingual world tours, Paul shares his story of being a British expat in France, this time 100% in English. Hold onto your berets!

Personal Bio
Paul Taylor is a British comedian who has been living in France since 2009. His trademark is poking fun at the French and the French lifestyle, as well as at himself, by sharing his offbeat expat experiences, including linguistic misunderstandings and cultural mix-ups.

In 2016, he released his first bilingual show, "#FRANGLAIS," to phenomenal success. He followed it up with his second and third shows, "So British (ou presque)" and "Bisoubye". With this trilogy of bilingual shows, Paul has captivated tens of thousands of spectators with sold-out performances in the most prestigious of venues in France and around the world.

Alongside his stage performances, Paul has also ventured into creating video content. Spotted early in his career by the French TV channel Canal+, he developed and produced the hit TV show “WTF France," which catapulted him into the limelight. Paul’s online videos now have hundreds of millions of views, and he has over 1.5 million followers on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.

Please refer to Chinese

Inspired by Original Chinese Novel Journey to the West & Anthony Chan’s play of the same name 

Given the importance of mental health, the Hong Kong Mental Wellness Association will present a charity event — the "You've Got A Friend" concert. This event will take place from 9 April 2025 to 13 April 2025. It will feature Brian Chow, a media veteran, as the director and host of the talk show, and Susan Wong, a HiFi diva. They will perform together through singing and chatting to convey positive messages about emotional and mental well -being.

With soothing songs, real-life cases sharing, and interaction between performers and the audience, the audience will immerse themselves in a wonderful musical and spiritual journey. This will help people explore the real source and meaning of happiness, and further inspire them to overcome the hard times of life.

The magical life and journey of an iconic artist

One of the most important painters in the 20th century, the Mexican-born Frida Kahlo is a blazing symbol of artistic subjectivity, female liberation and the magical world of surrealism. Colombian-Belgian choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa (HKB’s Coco Chanel) produces a visually stunning Frida that tells the iconic artist’s multifaceted life story of triumph and tragedy with rich imagery from her bold paintings and deeply personal self portraits.

Seamlessly fusing the classical and the contemporary, this vivid work majestically showcases Ochoa’s inventive partnering as dancers weave a tale of tempestuous affairs, heart-wrenching struggle and complex, uncompromising art. Set against Peter Salem’s enchanting original score with vibrant touches of mariachi, flamenco and jazz music, the compelling characters in Frida’s magical world, including her husband and famed muralist Diego Rivera, are exuberantly brought to life.

Frida pays a hauntingly beautiful tribute to a visionary trailblazer who painted her version of the world against staggering odds and left an unforgettable social and artistic legacy.

Pi-hsien Chen’s dedication to new piano music evolved from personal collaborations with some of the most important composers of the 20th century, including John Cage, Pierre Boulez and György Kurtág. For her return to Hong Kong, she has selected a programme true to her motto: “Be happy with strange things.” Bach’s Partita No 4 is complemented by the Third Piano Sonata by Boulez, which explores aleatoric music, while Alban Berg’s Op 1 relies heavily on Schoenberg’s idea of “developing variation”.

Chen’s piano recital provides a unique opportunity to experience an eclectic mosaic of pieces that are rarely performed in concert. Her remarkable and insightful interpretations will showcase her undisputed mastery of a vast piano repertoire.

Approx. 2 hrs incl. one interval

Further programme information: https://visit.hkaf.org/qmdm6c

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Wuthering Heights, Emily Brontë’s epic story of love, revenge and redemption, is re-imagined in an audaciously inventive new stage adaptation by the National Theatre, Wise Children, Bristol Old Vic and York Theatre Royal, helmed by the multi-award-winning British theatre director Emma Rice.

Led by her singular vision and deep personal connection with the source material, Rice re-examines this haunting tale of revenge through a contemporary lens and transforms it into an exhilarating theatrical experience. Featuring a cast of 11 and a magical blend of live music, comedy, puppetry, dance and projections, this ambitious retelling serves as cautionary tale that warns how cruelty towards others can affect the world for decades to come.

Approx. 2 hrs 50 mins incl. one interval
Performed in English with Chinese surtitles
This production contains strong language and depictions of violence
Recommended for ages 12 and above

Further programme information: https://visit.hkaf.org/f5m8jl

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The Academy will present its 40th Anniversary Open Day on Sunday March 2 this year, filled with over a hundred free performing arts events prepared by students and faculty from six Schools on the Wanchai Main Campus and the Béthanie Landmark Heritage Campus in Pokfulam of the Academy.