New Cantonese opera stars from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao to perform excerpts of classics in December
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The cast from the Guangdong Cantonese Opera Institute, including Gong Jieying, Li Yuqi, Su Guojin, Xian Jiantang, Wu Sihua and Mai Shaocong, will perform "The Drunken Wu Song Beats Jiang Zhong", "Picking Cherries" and "The Gift of a Pearl on Rainbow Bridge". The three performances are a combination of civil and martial pieces showcasing the solid stylised movements of the performers. From the Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong, artists Chin Shan, Sum Yung, Ng Lap-hei, Ng Man-ting, Ng Sin-hang, Chow Lok-tung, Cheung Siu-lun, Wong On-ching, Vong Seng-pan and Wan Yiu-sing will present classic excerpts from "The Reunion by a White Hare", written by renowned librettist Tong Tik-sang, including "The Forced Divorce Letter" and "The Triumphant Return and the Reunion". With knotty plots, these plays demonstrate the artists' acting and vocal skills. The Chinese Opera Artists (Macau) Association will stage "Reunion in the Nunnery" from "Princess Changping" and "Wandering in the Garden and The Interrupted Dream", starring Ruan Dewen, Cheong Sut-ian, Chang Hoi-ieng and Kong Io-hei. The two plays evoke the poetic sentiment of deep affection and the poignant sorrow of parting and reunion through the delicate vocal techniques and expressive interpretation by artists. This Showcase not only provides a platform for mutual learning and exchanges among the young performers from the three regions but also stands as a testament to the evolving vitality of Cantonese opera across generations.
"A Showcase of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Cantonese Opera New Stars 2025", one of the Greater Pearl River Delta Cultural Cooperation Projects, is jointly presented by the Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangdong Province, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government, and is organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. It will be held at 7.30pm on December 9 (Tuesday) at the Theatre of Ko Shan Theatre. Tickets priced at $180, $220, $260 and $300 are now available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). For telephone bookings, please call 3166 1288. For programme enquiries and concessionary schemes, please call 2268 7325 or visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/chinese_opera/programs_1929.html.
Ends/Friday, November 7, 2025
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