Principal artists Yu Kuizhi and Li Shengsu will lead an ensemble of outstanding Peking Opera performers in presenting three Peking Opera masterpieces. A new historical Peking Opera Cession for Consolidation of the Song Regime portrays how the King of Wuyue submits his territory to the Song dynasty for the greater welfare of his people. The impressive cast will also perform the classic tales from Romance of the Three Kingdoms, showcasing the enduring beauty of the vocal style. The widely beloved classic The Legend of the White Snake masterfully balances singing and acting as well as civil and martial elements, making for a captivating experience for the audience.
China National Peking Opera Company
20 – 22/6 (FRI – SUN) 7:30pm
Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
$560 $460 $360 $260
China National Peking Opera Company
20/6 (FRI) 7:30pm
A New Historical Peking Opera – Cession for Consolidation of the Song Regime
21/6 (SAT) 7:30pm
A Meeting of Heroes, Invoking the East Wind and The Huarong Pass
22/6 (SUN) 7:30pm
The Legend of the White Snake
Main Cast : Yu Kuizhi, Li Shengsu, Wang Yue, Du Zhe, Ma Xiangfei, Hu Bin, Wang Jue, Guo Zhufeng, Zhu Hong, Dai Zhongyu, et al.
Programme of HKICH Month
Extension Activities
19/6 (THU) 7:30pm
China National Peking Opera Company
Meet-the-Artists: The Legacy and Development of Peking Opera
Meet-the-Artists: The Legacy and Development of Peking Opera
Speakers: Yu Kuizhi, Li Shengsu
Moderator: Hu Guangming
AC2, Level 4, Administration Building, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
In Putonghua and Cantonese
Free admission. Limited seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. Online registration is required, please refer to Cultural Presentations Section website.
Moderator: Hu Guangming
AC2, Level 4, Administration Building, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
In Putonghua and Cantonese
Free admission. Limited seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. Online registration is required, please refer to Cultural Presentations Section website.
21/6 (SAT) 3:30pm
China National Peking Opera Company
Backstage Tour
Backstage Tour
Backstage, Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
In Putonghua with Cantonese interpretation
Free admission. Limited seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. Online registration is required, please refer to Cultural Presentations Section website.
In Putonghua with Cantonese interpretation
Free admission. Limited seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. Online registration is required, please refer to Cultural Presentations Section website.
22/6 (SUN) 3:30pm
China National Peking Opera Company
Demonstration Performance of Peking Opera
Demonstration Performance of Peking Opera
Extracts ofChasing the Boat on the Autumn RiverPerformers: Zhang Xinxin, Wang Xuesong
Foyer, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Free Admission
Foyer, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Free Admission
Other information
The performance will run for about 2.5 hours including a 15-minute intermission.
Programme offerings differ by date. With Chinese and English surtitles.