PROGRAMMES

Choreographer Lai Tak-wai will discuss with participants about time and space, and share the inner stories and conflicts in his exploration of the relationship between time and man. Through the in-person interaction with the major props of So Low, and the lighting effects along with simple choreography, participants will be introduced to the language of…

L’Orphelin, described as the Chinese Hamlet, is a luminous reinvention of an ancient legend. As with any classic, several versions exist. But is there a “true” version? Who makes this decision? In L’Orphelin, without settings, props and costumes, the performers tell their alternative versions of the classic story solely with their bodies, creating a rich…

Life Education Theatre A 45-minute excerpt includes interactive sessions where students are invited to share their thoughts about the plot development, leading to a discussion on the meaning of life and attitude towards death.

Part I: Pre-show Guided Session+ (Approx. 45 minutes)
Conducted in groups, students explore the themes of L’Orphelin through warm up exercises and interactive sessions, and experience the artistic form of physical theatre: How do we tell a story with our bodies without the aid of settings and props? From whence students learn about different forms of theatre.

Based on So Low, Lai Tai-wai discusses with students about time and space, sharing his inner stories and conflicts in the exploration of the relationship between man and time. Students are presented with the major props and lighting effects, and with simple choreography they are introduced to the language of contemporary dance, where they can…

Transformed into whimsical and musical animals, musicians tell stories to the students while demonstrating the musical instruments. There is an interactive session where students, under the guidance of musicians, play with percussion instruments and sing along like in a carnival.

Contemporary dancers and traditional lion dance practitioners join hands to deconstruct lion dance moves by contemporary choreography, alongside explanations by professional lion dance practitioners. Students experience anew the spirit of the lost Chinese Lion Theatre and understand the language of dance through practice, as they reconnect with the Chinese culture deeply rooted in us all.

Dunhuang Reflections: A City Metamorphosis The School Tour consists of 3 parts: Part I: A Journey through Time (Approx. 20 minutes) Combining text, image, visual arts, etc., the mural images of the Mogao Caves are introduced to the students, including their historical context and value, the recurring characters and motifs, towards an understanding of Dunhuang…

How does literary classics on the printed page metamorphose into dance movements on the stage? How should the audience interpret the stage world of the dancer’s body vocabulary and imagery? Alongside excerpt footages, Thunderstorm choreographer and dancer Mui Cheuk-yin converses with senior literary critic Dr Ng Mei-kwan, from the creative process, artistic direction, literary input…

Deriving from the creation of The Big Happy Dying, Class 7A Drama Group invites social worker and Fellow in Thanatology of St. James’ Settlement to design and lead the workshop for participants’ contemplation therein. Guided by knowledgeable and experienced speaker, participants will develop the approach to care for the dying and the skill of palliative…

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As his cross-media ensemble performance Hong Kong Episode rounded off the second edition of JOCKEY CLUB New Arts Power with wide acclaim, renowned young jazz musician Tervier Cheung jammed, again, with a group of talented musicians to perform in public spaces to share the joy of jazz with all. This performance featured local jazz master…