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IAC presents additional "Cinderella" performance in Cantonese to address overwhelming response
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     The opening programme of the International Arts Carnival (IAC) "Cinderella", jointly presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) and the Hong Kong Ballet, will include one additional performance in view of the overwhelming response. The performance will be presented in Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles. Details are as follows:
 
Date and time: 7.30pm on July 10 (Sunday)
Venue: Hong Kong Cultural Centre Grand Theatre
Prices: $180, $280, $380 and $480
 
     "Cinderella" is one of three IAC programmes designated for celebrating the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). The programme is under the exclusive sponsorship of the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC), and is one of the many initiatives supported by the HKJC's approved donation of $630 million to the Government of the HKSAR to mark the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the HKSAR, demonstrating that the HKJC is resolute in pursuing its purpose of acting continuously for the betterment of society, all in support of creating stronger communities together.
 
     The Hong Kong Ballet's Artistic Director, Septime Webre, collaborates with veteran theatre director Ata Wong to reinterpret the classic fairy tale "Cinderella", bringing audiences a new fun-filled show based on an original concept and script for "Ballet Classics for Children: Cinderella" by Yuri Ng and Rick Lau.
 
     Tickets for the additional performance of "Cinderella" is available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk) from today (June 16). For credit card telephone bookings, please call 2111 5999, or use the mobile ticketing app "My URBITX".

     The IAC, organised by the LCSD, will run from July 8 to August 14 and offer an array of inspirational and enjoyable programmes for family entertainment.
 
     For programme enquiries and concessionary schemes, please call 2370 1044 or visit www.hkiac.gov.hk.
 
     In order to comply with the requirements stipulated in the Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation (Cap. 599F) and relevant requirements of administrative instructions, members of the public are required to scan the "LeaveHomeSafe" venue QR code with their mobile phones/other mobile devices before being allowed to enter the performance venues managed by the LCSD for necessary contact tracing if a confirmed case is found. Moreover, in accordance with the Prevention and Control of Disease (Vaccine Pass) Regulation (Cap. 599L) and relevant requirements of administrative instructions, all persons entering indoor venues under the management of the LCSD must comply with the requirement of the Vaccine Pass.
 
Ends/Thursday, June 16, 2022
Issued at HKT 15:36
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