30
May
31
May
A Groovy Kind of Love Concert
As a multi-talented singer, Raymond has an extensive repertoire that spans Chinese and Western classical music, folk music as well as popular songs. At his coming concerts at the Academy for the Performing Arts, he will regale audiences with his trademark lyrical numbers, as well as present some of his new compositions. Raymond is also a staunch supporter of youth development work, and he will donate all proceeds from the concert to the Hong Kong Association of Youth Development. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy good music and contribute to society at the same time!
Date:30 May (Fri) - 31 May (Sat)
Venue:HK Jockey Club Amphitheatre
20
May
Paul Taylor – 100% in English
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.
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.
Date:20 May (Tue)
Venue:HK Jockey Club Amphitheatre
16
May
01
Jun
Paradise of the Suck
Please refer to Chinese
Date:16 May (Fri) - 01 Jun (Sun)
Venue:Academy Lyric Theatre
08
May
18
May
My Grandmother's Funeral (11th Rerun)
Renowned Hong Kong playwright and actress Wong Wing Sze is best known for her solo performance My Grandmother’s Funeral. Born into a Taoist family specializing in funeral rites but raised with a Catholic education, she was deeply moved by her grandmother’s elaborate Taoist funeral in 2006. This experience inspired a year of research and a collaboration with esteemed director Lee Chun Chow, resulting in a landmark one-woman show that won her the Hong Kong Drama Award for Best Actress (Comedy/Farce).
Premiering in 2008, My Grandmother’s Funeral blends dark humor with deep emotion. Performed ten times over 17 years to sold-out audiences, it remains a beloved and enduring work in Hong Kong theatre.
Premiering in 2008, My Grandmother’s Funeral blends dark humor with deep emotion. Performed ten times over 17 years to sold-out audiences, it remains a beloved and enduring work in Hong Kong theatre.
Date:08 May (Thu) - 18 May (Sun)
Venue:Rita Tong Liu Drama Theatre
08
May
10
May
School of Dance Summer Performances
Date:08 May (Thu) - 10 May (Sat)
Venue:HK Jockey Club Amphitheatre
07
May
10
May
Academy Musical: What the Buddha Said
Inspired by Original Chinese Novel Journey to the West & Anthony Chan’s play of the same name
Date:07 May (Wed) - 10 May (Sat)
Venue:Academy Lyric Theatre
09
Apr
13
Apr
"You've Got A Friend" Concert
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.
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.
Date:09 Apr (Wed) - 13 Apr (Sun)
Venue:Rita Tong Liu Drama Theatre
04
Apr
06
Apr
Frida
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.
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.
Date:04 Apr (Fri) - 06 Apr (Sun)
Venue:Academy Lyric Theatre
25
Mar
29
Mar
Academy Opera: Don Giovanni
Date:25 Mar (Tue) - 29 Mar (Sat)
Venue:Rita Tong Liu Drama Theatre
02
Mar
HKAPA 40th Anniversary Open Day
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.
Date:02 Mar (Sun)
Venue:Academy Atrium
13
May
(Mon)
18
May
(Sat)
Academy Musical: Bernarda Alba
This is a musical adaptation of the famous Spanish poet Lorca’s work of the same title. The powerful matriarch, Bernarda Alba, following her second husband's funeral, decrees to her five daughters that the household will enter a period of mourning during which they will shut the doors on the world outside of the village. Yet, the house can trap “people” but not with their hearts. As everyone tries their best to escape, Angustias, the eldest daughter, seems to be the only one to escape this fate as she is already betrothed to Pepe el Romano, the most attractive young bachelor of the village. In the strict confines of the house, jealousy and suppressed sexuality rise to the surface among the daughters.
Words and Music: Michael John LaChiusa
Director: Shaw Mei-kwan
Musical Director: Pong Law
Spoken Text Translation, Singing & Voice Coach: Li Wing-hong
Choreographer: Lim Wei-wei
Cantonese Lyrics: Chung Chi-wing
Set Designer: Jobelle Wang
Costume Designer: Vanessa Suen Wing-kwan
Lighting Designer: Cheng Lai-chiu
Sound Designer & Assistant to Musical Director: Tam Pak-huen
Production Manager: Kyle Yen Wing-yin
Cast: Chan Ka-yan, Renee Ching, Tsang Sin, Yip Shu-yan, Yu Tsz-wing, Simi Cheng, Chin Wing-kar, Li Mei-yan, Tsang Wing-yam, Tsoi Suet-yi, Wong Sze-wing, Yiu Lok-wai
BERNARDA ALBA
Words and Music by MICHAEL JOHN LaCHIUSA
Based on the play "The House of Bernarda Alba" by Federico García Lorca
BERNARDA ALBA is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
BERNARDA ALBA was originally produced by Lincoln Center Theater, New York City, 2006
Words and Music: Michael John LaChiusa
Director: Shaw Mei-kwan
Musical Director: Pong Law
Spoken Text Translation, Singing & Voice Coach: Li Wing-hong
Choreographer: Lim Wei-wei
Cantonese Lyrics: Chung Chi-wing
Set Designer: Jobelle Wang
Costume Designer: Vanessa Suen Wing-kwan
Lighting Designer: Cheng Lai-chiu
Sound Designer & Assistant to Musical Director: Tam Pak-huen
Production Manager: Kyle Yen Wing-yin
Cast: Chan Ka-yan, Renee Ching, Tsang Sin, Yip Shu-yan, Yu Tsz-wing, Simi Cheng, Chin Wing-kar, Li Mei-yan, Tsang Wing-yam, Tsoi Suet-yi, Wong Sze-wing, Yiu Lok-wai
BERNARDA ALBA
Words and Music by MICHAEL JOHN LaCHIUSA
Based on the play "The House of Bernarda Alba" by Federico García Lorca
BERNARDA ALBA is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
BERNARDA ALBA was originally produced by Lincoln Center Theater, New York City, 2006
Date: 13 May (Mon) - 18 May (Sat)
Venue: Academy Studio Theatre
04
May
(Sat)
10
May
(Fri)
Academy Cello Festival 2024
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts welcomes everyone in joining the Cello Festival 2024 this May 4-10.
Our cellists will feature music dedicated to cello. Programmes include from the Classical to the Avantgarde. Join us in unveiling the spirit of music-making.
Our cellists will feature music dedicated to cello. Programmes include from the Classical to the Avantgarde. Join us in unveiling the spirit of music-making.
Date: 04 May (Sat) - 10 May (Fri)
Venue: Academy Concert Hall
03
Apr
(Wed)
Academy Piano Festival - Prokofiev Meets the Great Romantics (3 April 2024)
Following the success of last year’s Rachmaninoff Piano Festival, this year we are presenting ‘Prokofiev Meets the Great Romantics’ Piano Festival from 29 March to 3 April. Program includes sonatas by Schubert, Chopin, Schumann, Brahms, Liszt and Prokofiev performed by our distinguished staff, alumni and students.
3.4.2024 programme and performers: Prokofiev Sonata No.4 in C minor, Op.29 - Amy Sze; Prokofiev Sonata No.9 in C major, Op.103 - Kwok Pak Yu; Chopin Sonata No.3 in B minor, Op.58 - Tao Chang
3.4.2024 programme and performers: Prokofiev Sonata No.4 in C minor, Op.29 - Amy Sze; Prokofiev Sonata No.9 in C major, Op.103 - Kwok Pak Yu; Chopin Sonata No.3 in B minor, Op.58 - Tao Chang
Date: 03 Apr (Wed)
Venue: Academy Concert Hall
