The acrobatic theatre production by the United Kingdom (UK)'s Motionhouse, "Starchitects", will be staged from July 10 to 12, kicking off the International Arts Carnival (IAC), the summer arts festival presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. The programme, themed around space exploration, combines advanced technology with digital projection, anti-gravity choreography and aerial acrobatics to take audiences on a fantastical journey into outer space.
 
     "Starchitects", winner of the Best Family Arts Activity award at the Fantastic for Families Awards 2023 in the UK, has been warmly received by audiences of all ages. With its simple yet humorous storyline, stunning visual effects, and an exhilarating performance that seamlessly combines acrobatics with dance, it is truly fun for the whole family. Making its Hong Kong debut, the programme is not to be missed.
 
     The story follows five kids who, to kill time, unleash their boundless creativity in their bedroom. They turn cardboard boxes into aeroplanes, launchpads and rockets, and imagine themselves blasting off to the moon. Showcasing superb aerial acrobatics and dance skills, they tumble and leap as if in zero gravity, weaving through a universe filled with comets and planets, and encountering quirky characters such as moon fairies, a giant green alien and a fearsome lava king.
 
     "Starchitects" will be held at 7.30pm on July 10 and 11, and 3pm on July 11 and 12 at the Hall, East Kowloon Cultural Centre. Tickets priced at $200, $300, $400 and $500 are now available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). For telephone bookings, please call 3166 1288, or use the mobile ticketing app URBTIX.
 
     After each performance, there will be a meet-the-artist session for the audience to exchange views with the performers. In addition, parent-child acrobatics workshops will be held at 4pm on July 9 and 11am on July 12 at Incubator 1 of the East Kowloon Cultural Centre, where performers from Motionhouse will teach simple acrobatic tricks, allowing families to experience the fun of acrobatics while improving body co-ordination.
 
     Moreover, the performance at 3pm on July 11 will be an accessible performance with audio descriptions in Cantonese. A touch tour will be provided prior to the performance for people with visual impairment and their companions.
 
     Acrobatic performers have undergone long-term professional training, and the audience is advised not to imitate their acts. For programme enquiries and discount schemes, please call 2370 1044 or visit www.hkiac.gov.hk.

     This year's IAC will present over 100 performances and related activities in July and August, bringing together artists from overseas, the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong for an exciting lineup of interactive, inspiring and family-friendly programmes, including acrobatics, dance, music, theatre and multimedia. The IAC will also offer film screenings, library activities, parent-child workshops, an online programme and exhibitions, providing the city with a fulfilling and diverse summer arts experience for families.

Ends/Friday, July 3, 2026
Issued at HKT 12:40

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