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Additional performances of three stage programmes at the International Arts Carnival (IAC) have been scheduled in response to overwhelming public demand. The programmes are the multimedia theatre show "Fluff", the theatre production "L'Après-midi d'un Foehn - Version 1" and the black light theatre production "Gala Show - The Best of Black Light Theatre". Details of the extra shows are as follows:
1. "Fluff" (in simple English dialogue)
Date and time: July 18 (Friday), 3pm
Venue: Sheung Wan Civic Centre Theatre
Prices: $220, $160, $120
2. "L'Après-midi d'un Foehn - Version 1"
Date and time: July 24 (Thursday), 3pm
Venue: Kwai Tsing Theatre Black Box Theatre
Price: $160
3. "Gala Show - The Best of Black Light Theatre"
Date and time: August 3 (Sunday), 7.30pm
Venue: Kwai Tsing Theatre Auditorium
Prices: $240, $180, $120
In "Fluff", the Australian trio of Christine Johnston, Lisa O'Neill and Peter Nelson of the quirky Gingham Family set out on a special mission to rescue misplaced toys and take them home. They cleverly combine eye-catching projection, hilarious vocal feats, amazing movement and cheerful music to create a colourful world full of joy.
In "L'Après-midi d'un Foehn - Version 1", the Compagnie Non Nova from France uses the simple idea of air currents to inject vitality into everyday objects, turning plastic bags into ballerinas. This is the second additional show of the programme due to the enthusiastic response.
Regarded as the pioneer of the Czech Republic's famous black light theatre performances, the Black Light Theatre Srnec will showcase its most-acclaimed vignettes in the "Gala Show - The Best of Black Light Theatre", combining classical ballet, modern dance and a comic twist with masterful black light innovation.
Tickets for these additional performances will be available at URBTIX from tomorrow (June 13) onwards. Half-price tickets are available for full-time students, senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and their minders, and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance recipients. Booking discounts of up to 20 per cent are available for other IAC full-price performing arts/film programmes.
The IAC, organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, will run from July 11 to August 17 featuring a variety of events for family entertainment. Programme brochures are available at URBTIX outlets or at the carnival website www.hkiac.gov.hk.
For programme enquiries, please call 2370 1044. Internet bookings can be made at www.urbtix.hk. Telephone credit card bookings can be made on 2111 5999.
Ends/Thursday, June 12, 2014
Issued at HKT 12:04
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