Theater
Fire engine mobilized for Cloud Gate performance in Bangkok
In an unusual move, a fire engine was mobilized Tuesday to support the performance of "Moon Water, " a signature work by Taiwan's Cloud Gate Dance Theatre, in Bangkok.
Chinese Clapper Opera Series to open
The Chinese Clapper Opera Series, a collection of different genres of clapper opera, or bangzi, will be presented by the Leisure & Cultural Services Department in July.
Playwright Finds a New Stage Home in New York
Anna Deavere Smith, who transformed the art of solo performance in the 1990s by embodying dozens of characters in her plays “Fires in the Mirror” and “Twilight: Los Angeles 1992,” is returning to the New York stage this fall for the first time in ...
Perth Theatre Presents Mystery Of Irma Vep
‘The Mystery of Irma Vep’ is the name of a new production with Andy Gray (The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, Two) and Steven McNicoll (Of Mice and Men, Humble Boy) starring.
Kicking off today, the world's top troupes show off their best moves in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket
The shrinking economy has shrunk most cultural events, but not the International Dance Festival. Starting today, the ninth edition of the fest has attracted more of the world's top troupes than ever before...
Thailand wins first prize at 36th International Snow Sculpture Contest
The Sapporo Snow Festival in Hokkaido, one of Japan's largest international winter events, continues to attract a growing number of visitors from Japan and abroad every year. For the seven days of the famous annual festival held in February, hundr...
Mambo Cabaret: Dozens of dazzling 'divas'
The 'katoey' has gained a good deal of international fame, and a visit to one of the capital's best known productions reveals why these 'divas' still play an important role in the tourism sector.
The Legend of Angkor Wat: When history comes to life! In Cambodia (Siem Reap), until Saturday, January 31, 2009
Enjoy the warmest Khmer hospitality as you begin this spectacular evening with a leisurely stroll along a traditional Khmer village market bustling with various folk performances, local delicacies, arts and handicrafts.
The Legend of Angkor Wat: When history comes to life! Cambodia (Siem Reap) Until Saturday, January 31, 2009
Enjoy the warmest Khmer hospitality as you begin this spectacular evening with a leisurely stroll along a traditional Khmer village market bustling with various folk performances, local delicacies, arts and handicrafts.
Sushigate more evidence that Broadway is in the tank
After a 15-year run of expansion, growth and optimism, Broadway has imploded in aptly dramatic fashion this fall. And when the tide of good times rolls back, all kinds of nastiness gets left behind on the shore. Even allegedly poisonous sushi.
Magician David Copperfield's assistant sucked into the blades of a giant wind machine as horrified audience looks on
Illusionist David Copperfield's assistant was rushed to hospital on Wednesday night after suffering horrific injuries during a live show.
Art to Art
The annual Arts Festival is back and better than ever. Priscilla Man and Julianne Chou check out the highlights for 2009.
Cinderella: The Panto
Pantomime is a strange beast, with many odd rules. Even for those well versed in the absurdities of this British Christmas tradition, it might be helpful to read the following to realise these aspects anew. Ditto for those who have no idea what pa...
“The Snowman & The Bear” - Family Concert by CCOHK on 5th & 6th of Dec
Howard Blake’s concert adaptations of Raymond Briggs' captivating storybooks The Snowman and The Bear continues to delight children and families as it returns to Hong Kong for a THIRD re-run by the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong and guest art...
Bangkok Theatre Festival is all grown up now, and really good-looking too
Once scoffed at as "the Banglampoo Theatre Festival", the fringe-style Bangkok Theatre Festival now sprawls across the city, from the Naked Masks Playhouse and Lido Multiplex to the Style by Toyota.
French poem brought to life in dance show
Unlock Dancing Plaza will present modern dance piece Love Sick November 28 and 29 at HKICC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity.
To Build, or Not to Build
The topic of heritage conservation has finally arrived in our theaters. Winnie Chau talks to the team behind an innovative play about our changing skyline.
Scottish group to stage Macbeth
Theatre Babel from Scotland will perform Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth at the Cultural Centre from December 12 to 14, presenting the dark and thrilling tale of murder and witchcraft, kingship and madness.
Exhibit celebrates Cantonese opera theatres
Visitors to the Hong Kong Heritage Museum will have an opportunity to feel the atmosphere of Cantonese opera theatres in their heyday and the glamour of opera stars in their prime at the "Majestic Stage: The Story of Cantonese Opera Theatres" exhi...
Peking opera virtuosi head to HK
The Peking Opera Theatre of Beijing and opera virtuosi including outstanding exponents of the Mei Lanfang School will perform at the Cultural Centre in January.