China Theatre Newsroom

Following the success of Dream of the Past: Ancient Chinese Court Dances and Myth of the Dancing Durumi, Hong Kong Dance Company will present its third piece in the series, A Dance of Drumming Pulses.

This November to early December, the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra will present three programmes led by Maestro Elim Chan, Brad Lubman and HK Phil Artistic Partner Daniele Gatti.

Masters Play IV will be performed at National Kaohsiung Center For The Arts next year. There will be post-show talks 5 minutes after each performance at Opera House Auditorium. Learn more about the show here!

Hong Kong Films @ Tokyo 2024 is now at TIFFCOM through 1 November during the Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF).

For the first time since 2019, the full Philadelphia Orchestra will return to China to share the joy of orchestral music through concerts and residency activities that serve as a bridge for people-to-people exchange.

In October and November, the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) will perform two programmes featuring masterpieces by Brahms and Dvořák. Learn more here!

 The Hong Kong Film Development Council, Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) are jointly organising Hong Kong Films @ Busan 2024 at the Asian Contents and Film Market (ACFM) on 5-8 October during the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF).

Twinkle Dance will launch its Silver Swans program, a unique ballet experience specifically designed for adults aged 55 and up. With this program, Twinkle Dance reaffirms its belief that ballet is a lifelong passion that transcends age, bringing joy, movement, and connection to everyone-from toddlers to seniors.

The 10th China (Anqing) Huangmei Opera Art Festival, organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China and the Anhui Provincial People's Government, will be held in Anqing City, Anhui Province from late September to October 8, 2024. 

Wang Junkai, the lead singer of the hugely popular Chinese music band TFBOYS, was appointed as the image ambassador of the 19th China Changchun Film Festival on Monday.

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra has announced the launch of the Jockey Club TUTTI Programme – a new flagship education initiative, exclusively sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust.

Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion as they journey to Emerald City to find the Wizard of Oz and triumph over the Wicked Witch!

The Beijing Music Festival has announced its 27th edition, 'Voices From Afar,' featuring diverse performances from October 5 to 13. Highlights include premieres of Porgy and Bess, Émigré, and Andy Akiho's latest work.

Experience the musical intimacy and joyful interactions in Brahms’ captivating Double Concerto, performed by HK Phil Concertmaster Jing Wang and Principal Cello Richard Bamping, alongside Principal Guest Conductor Long Yu.

A musical adaptation of Grave of the Fireflies by Akiyuki Nosaka, came to Kaohsiung Weiwuying, Playhouse last week. The story dives into a war-torn Japan where Seita, a 15 year old boy tries everything in his power to take care of his 5 year old sister Setsuko whilst battling the death of their parents.

Swire Proudly will sponsor Belt and Road: Vasily Petrenko & Anna Fedorova. Performances run 27-28 September at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall.

Finnish conductor Tarmo Peltokoski will become the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra’s next Music Director, beginning in the 2026/27 season, succeeding Jaap van Zweden.

Silkroad has announced the continuation of its Global Musician Workshop (GMW) in the summer of 2024, including the first-ever international iteration of the program in Hangzhou, China presented in partnership with Zhejiang Conservatory of Music.

Angus Lee has been awarded a commission for a new composition for the third edition of The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Hong Kong Composers Scheme. This new piece will receive its world premiere by the HK Phil in its 2024/25 season.

After Life is headed to Hong Kong Repertory Theatre next month.  The production runs from July 13th to 28th at the Hong Kong City Hall Theatre. 

Timothy L. Michuda, Carter-Quinn Tanis, and Oscar Chang will bring their rock fable AROUND THE WORLD to Taiwan with the sequel TAKE A QUACK AT IT! Learn how to purchase tickets.

 Looking ahead to the 51st season and beyond, the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra  announced its 2024/25 season line-up, presenting 30 mainstage programmes with internationally renowned conductors and soloists, the launch of HK Phil String Instruments Circle, the remastering programme of its performances with Spatial Audio for Apple Music and Apple Music Classical, and more.

 From 8 to 18 May 2024, the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) held a successful large-scale tour across seven cities in Mainland China, receiving enthusiastic support from audiences at every concert.

A concert filled with captivating melodies, conducted by Long Yu. The programme features lively selections from the orchestra suite, Chinese Sights and Sounds, including “Flowing Stream”, “Going to West Gate” and “Dialogue on Flowers”. Using traditional folk melodies, the suite depicts a vivid picture of Chinese cultural traditions.

Hong Kong Dance Company will host the Art Education Theatre All About The Three Kingdoms to be held on 14-15 June 2024 at Jockey Club Auditorium, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Learn more about the event here!